Casinos see dramatic declines year-to-year in January

In what has been termed “new normal” by gaming officials and observers, all five Northwest Indiana casinos saw a combined 9.2 percent decline in January revenues compared with one year ago, according to revenue figures released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Four Winds to host Rick Springfield Concert Feb. 8

NEW BUFFALO | Four Winds, the premier gaming destinations in the Midwest, is pleased to announce that it will host a concert by the multi-talented Rick Springfield on Friday, February 8 at 9 p.m. Eastern. Tickets can be purchased beginning on Saturday, December 8-10 a.m. Eastern, exclusively…

Silver Creek Events Center at Four Winds Casino and Hotel New Buffalo

The entrance to the new Silver Creek Events Center at Four Winds Hotel and Casino in New Buffalo welcomes guest to a 1,500-seat stage space and the promise of headline entertainment.

Four Winds General Manager Matt Harkness in the Stage Space of the New Silver Creek Event Center

Four Winds Casino and Hotel Matt Harkness for the New Buffalo gaming property unveiled the interior of the 1,500-performance space of the new Silver Creek Event Center Friday for a media preview. In addition to chair seating, additional riser seats can be added at the back of the ballroom.

Silver Creek Events Center at Four Winds Casino and Hotel New Buffalo

The entrance to the new Silver Creek Events Center at Four Winds Hotel and Casino in New Buffalo welcomes guest to a 1,500-seat stage space and the promise of headline entertainment.

Four Winds ready to unveil event center, Hard Rock Cafe, in July

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. | Four Winds Casino and Hotel in New Buffalo is ready to welcome 400 new employees, plus new guests and rock star Rod Stewart, all in July with a new expansion.

Four Winds Casino Hartford Interior

The interior of the new Four Winds Casino Hartford include custom decor interior touches and a spacious gaming area in an intimate and elegant setting.

Four Winds Hartford Casino Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal leaders cut the ribbon to officially open Four Winds Hartford. Left to right: Kelly Curran, executive secretary to Tribal Council; Lynn Davidson, Steve Winchester, and Tom Topash, Tribal Council members; Ruth Saldivar, Jean Mollette, and Audrey Huston, Elder…

Region may lose millions over casino expansion

NWI communities and the state of Indiana could lose up to 15 percent of their gaming tax revenue if Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signs pending legislation permitting new casinos in Chicago and the south suburbs, according to industry expert.

Four Winds to open new casino in August

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, owner of the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Mich., on Tuesday announced its newest casino is scheduled to open in August.

Four Winds giveth; and traffic backs up

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. | A camcorder and instant credit giveaways at Four Winds Casino Resort tied up traffic in two states on Saturday as tribal, local and state police forces scurried to help undo the mess.