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Win a truck at casino
January 2, 2012
This article on the Dowagiac Daily News Web site reported that W Club Members can win one of two 2012 GMC Sierra SLT trucks in January at Four Winds and that W Club members won jackpots totaling more than $5 million in December 2011.

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Indian casinos target Las Vegas-style features
December 4, 2011
The Las Vegas Review Journal reported that Four Winds Casino will be adding a 12,000-square-foot Hard Rock Cafe as part of its expansion plans for 2012.

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Local man wins Continental SUV at Four Winds Casino
November 30, 2011
This Harbor Country News article reported that New Buffalo resident Tom Kakaletris won a brand new Lincoln Continental at Four Winds New Buffalo.

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Indiana slot player wins more than $1.5 mil
November 22, 2011
The South Bend Blackjack Examiner included information about one lucky guest who won a $1.5 million jackpot at Four Winds Hartford on Thursday, November 17.

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Take Five Gala Apple Tart
November 18, 2011
Four Winds' pastry chef John Logan prepared a delicious Thanksgiving dessert on WZZM-TV's "Take 5 & Company."

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Hard Rock Cafe coming to Michiana
November 13, 2011
This article on the WNDU-TV Web site reported that a Hard Rock Cafe will open at Four Winds New Buffalo in the summer of 2012.

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Take Five's Death By Chocolate
October 18, 2011
Four Winds' pastry chef John Logan prepared a tasty Halloween dessert on WZZM-TV's "Take 5 & Company."

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Casino Comeback
September 23, 2011
Global Gaming Business reported on the recent opening of Four Winds Hartford, which offers 500 slot machines and nine table games, as well as a 100-seat Timbers restaurant, a 15-seat bar and a gift shop featuring Tribal items.

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Midwest Poker Medley
September 12, 2011
This article in the Poker Player Newspaper included information on a recent visit to the poker room at Four Winds New Buffalo.

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Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo and Hartford hiring with most opportunities for dealers and servers
August 31, 2011
MLive.com discussed employment and employment benefits at Four Winds New Buffalo and Four Winds Hartford.

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Offbeat: Four Winds Casino hits jackpot with expansion, new location
August 31, 2011
The report from the Times of Northwest Indiana profiled Four Winds Hartford and the expansion plans for Four Winds New Buffalo.

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Four Winds Hartford casino fills up during opening day for the public
August 30, 2011
The Kalamazoo Gazette reported on the grand opening at Four Winds Hartford and noted that the casino was at full capacity on opening day.

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New casino opens in Hartford
August 30, 2011
WWMT-TV reported that Four Winds Hartford created 400 jobs and features 500 slot machines and nine table games including blackjack, roulette and poker.

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Four Winds Casino earns multiple industry awards
August 24, 2011
The South Bend Examiner reported that Four Winds New Buffalo received 34 awards in 2011 from various trade and regional media.

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The Golf Club at Harbor Shores: Second look much better
August 16, 2011
The A Position Web site reported on the Golf Club at Harbor Shores and mentioned its proximity to Four Winds New Buffalo. The author also discussed their positive experience at Four Winds New Buffalo and the casino’s Copper Rock Steakhouse.

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The Pokagon Fund awards 300th grant
August 16, 2011
The Dowagiac Daily News reported that the Pokagon Fund distributed its 300th grant. The article noted that the Pokagon Fund gives out a portion of Four Winds Casino Resort slot money to community projects and organizations each month and has awarded over $9.4 million in grants since its inception in 2007.

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Four Winds Casino giving away $150,000 Labor Day weekend
August 4, 2011
The report from the South Bend Examiner included information about the $150,000 Labor Day promotion at Four Winds New Buffalo and Four Winds Hartford.

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Four Winds Hartford casino sets opening date of Aug. 30
July 25, 2011
The Kalamazoo Gazette reported on the grand opening date of Four Winds Hartford and mentioned the expansion plans for Four Winds New Buffalo.

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What's the deal: Casino briefs
July 2, 2011
The Kalamazoo Gazette reported that Four Winds Casino Resort is awarding a lucky W Club Member with a Porsche Panamera in July!

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Hotel tower, multi-use center to open at Four Winds Casino in 2012
July 1, 2011
The article in Harbor Country News reported on the expansion plans for Four Winds New Buffalo, which includes adding 250 additional hotel rooms and a multi-use event center.

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Four Winds expands resort
July 1, 2011
WNDU-TV reported on the expansion plans for Four Winds Casino Resort including a 250 room hotel expansion and new multi-use event center, which are expected to open in summer 2012.

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Ask the Experts: Spotlight on Player Trends
June 1, 2011
Four Winds Casino Resort general manager Matt Harkness offered his perspective on player trends in Northwest Indiana in this column from Indian Gaming Magazine.

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2011 Best of the Region Awards
May 23, 2011
Readers of the Times of Northwest Indiana voted the hotel at Four Winds Casino Resort as the best hotel in the region!

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Casino money funds New Buffalo scholarships
May 5, 2011
The report from WNDU-TV noted that $25,000 in scholarship money is available to every graduating senior in the New Buffalo area school district. The report noted that the scholarship is funded by revenue the district receives from Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Win a Guaranteed $100,000 Cash Prize in May at Four Winds Casino Resort
April 26, 2011
The Chicago Daily Herald reported that W Club members can win a share of $150,000, including a guaranteed cash prize of $100,000 on Sunday, May 29.

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Hartford casino opening early
April 12, 2011
WSBT-TV reported that Four Winds Hartford is expected to open in August and will include 500 slot machines, nine table games and employ approximately 300 people.

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Try a gambling trip for your next girls' getaway
March 6, 2011
An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette profiled several gambling getaways that are good for girls’ trips. Included in the list was Union Pier, Mich., due to its proximity to Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Buchanan man wins big
February 28, 2011
The Niles Daily Star reported that W Club member from Buchanan, Mich., won the Bad Beat Jackpot worth $237,500 at Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Take Five Chocolate Covered Strawberries
February 8, 2011
Four Winds Casino Resort's executive chef, Craig Lewkowitz discussed the 4-foot tall Eiffel Tower cake he made for a special Sweet 16 Party and showed how to make chocolate covered strawberries. The recipe is included in the article!

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Four Winds Casino announces contest with big prizes
January 6, 2011
WNDU-TV reported that W Club members at Four Winds Casino Resort can win one of two new 2011 Lexus Sedans in January!

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Take Five Chocolate Mint Pancakes
December 15, 2010
Watch this video on WZZM-TV's "Take 5 & Company" of Four Winds Casino Resort's executive chef Craig Lewkowitz making Chocolate Mint Pancakes, a perfect Christmas dessert! Also included is the complete recipe.

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Great Escapes: Family-Friendly Getaways
November 24, 2010
This article in City's Best profiled several family-friendly vacation destinations around Chicago including Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Trip to Four Winds brings fun Switch in blackjack
November 6, 2010
The Chicago Sun-Times profiled Four Winds Casino Resort including the innovative game, Blackjack Switch.

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Take Five Halloween Recipes
October 27, 2010
Watch this video on WZZM-TV's "Take 5 & Company" of Four Winds Casino Resort's executive chef Craig Lewkowitz making Halloween desserts such as Pumpkin Creme Brule and Candied Apples. Also included are the complete recipes!

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Winning at Winds
October 1, 2010
This article in Long Weekends Magazine profiled Four Winds Casino Resort including the luxurious hotel, gourmet restaurants and various gaming options.

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Enjoy Copper Rock's shining seasonal menu
September 4, 2010
The Times of Northwest Indiana profiles the Copper Rock Steakhouse and highlights the Copper Classics pre fixe menu.

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Four Winds Casino Resort W Club Members Have a Chance to Win One of Two 2010 Nissan 370Z Convertibles and a Share of $10,000
July 1, 2010
The Rockford Register Star reported that Four winds Casino Resort is awarding two Nissan 370Z convertible's in July.

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Granger woman strikes it rich at Michigan casino
May 13, 2010
Upper Michigan Source reported that Louise L., from Granger, Ind., won a $1.7 million progressive jackpot at Four Winds Casino Resort!

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Win a Maserati GranTurismo at Four Winds Casino Resort This Memorial Day Weekend
May 6, 2010
The Daily Herald reported that Four Winds Casino Resort is awarding a new Maserati GranTurismo™, valued at over $130,000, and a share of $18,000 in May.

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Graduate from the Slots
March 2, 2010
Revue Magazine profiled different table games and included commentary from an interview with Four Winds Casino Resort general manager Matt Harkness.

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Bring in the New Year at Four Winds Casino Resort With More Than $40,000 in Cash Drawings
December 3, 2009
Hotels & Travel reported on December promotions and New Year’s Eve festivities at Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Playing baccarat the 'EZ' way
November 13, 2009
The Times of Northwest Indiana profiled EZ Baccarat, noting that the game is available at Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Culinary Review; Four Winds Casino Resort's Copper Rock Steakhouse
October 1, 2009
Indian Gaming Magazine reviewed the Copper Rock Steakhouse at Four Winds Casino Resort.

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Spectacular Dining Options at Four Winds
July 10, 2009
Radio Harbor Country sits down with Food and Beverage Vice President, Mr. Dan Richardson to discuss the first class dining experience offered at Four Winds. From quick grab & go options to the elegant Copper Rock Steakhouse, Four Winds prides themselves on using the freshest ingredients and creating unique dishes by their top-notch chefs.

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2009 Midwest Gaming & Travel Readers’ Choice Awards for Native American Casinos
July 1, 2009
According to Midwest Gaming & Travel’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards survey of Native American Casinos for the state of Michigan, Four Winds Casino Resort won 11 awards, including favorite casino hotel in Michigan, best casino buffet, most comfortable hotel rooms and most friendly staff. Read the article to learn more about the awards Four Winds received.

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Four Winds Copper Rock Steakhouse
May 30, 2009
This segment on 24/7 Chicago profiled the Copper Rock Steakhouse at Four Winds Casino Resort and showcased the restaurant’s menu and desserts. View the segment to learn more about the selection and ambience Copper Rock Steakhouse has to offer its guests.

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Take it easy in Michigan’s Harbor Country
May 10, 2009
In this article from the Associated Press, Four Winds Casino Resort was noted as one of the biggest tourist destinations in Michigan’s Harbor Country.

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Unique Eats: Copper Rock Steakhouse
April 4, 2009
The Unique Eats segment on WNDU-TV (NBC) featured Four Winds Casino Resort's Copper Rock Steakhouse and showcased several dishes including steaks, seafood, desserts and the restaurants vast wine selections.

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Readers’ Choice 2009: Places & Entertainment; Favorite Casino; Four Winds Casino Resort
March 27, 2009
Readers of the South Bend Tribune named Four Winds Casino Resort as their favorite casino. Information related to Four Winds can be found on pages 4 and 13.

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‘Bad’ never felt so good; GR man, WMU grad among winners of ‘Bad Beat Jackpot’
February 26, 2009
This article from the Kalamazoo Gazette profiled George Dempsey, one of the eight people that split the $304,742 Bad Beat Jackpot won at Four Winds Casino Resort on Saturday, January 24. The article also detailed the day’s events and the hand that triggered the Bad Beat Jackpot.

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$304,742 Bad Beat Jackpot Won at Four Winds Casino Resort
February 5, 2009
On Saturday, January 24, 2009, eight people split a Bad Beat Jackpot worth $304,742 at Four Winds Casino Resort. Read more about the excitement in this article from Reuters.

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Players’ clubs are win-wins
February 1, 2009
Players clubs have their perks, and the W Club at Four Winds Casino Resort is no exception. In this article from the Grand Rapids Press, several Michigan casino players clubs are profiled, including Four Winds’ W Club. Details about Four Winds’ W Club and the benefits to its members are included.

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Interview with Matt Harkness, General Manager of Four Winds Casino Resort
January 9, 2009
In this article from Michigan Gaming Newsletter, Matt Harkness, general manager at Four Winds Casino Resort, discusses his background and role as general manager at Four Winds. The article begins on page two of the newsletter.

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Four Winds’ John Irwin: A VIP's Best Friend
November 16, 2008
John Irwin, director of player development at Four Winds Casino Resort, discusses the casino host role and the gaming experience at Four Winds in this article from Shore Magazine.

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Are automated poker tables the future?
October 30, 2008
The PokerTek PokerPro automated tables have been a hit in Four Winds Casino Resort’s World Poker Tour Poker Room. Read more about their popularity at Four Winds and how they may be the future of poker in this article from Michigan Casinos Magazine.

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Four Winds Casino approaches first anniversary
June 20, 2008
In a relatively short period, the Four Winds Casino Resort has made quite an impact on the northwest Indiana and greater Chicago-area gaming markets. Read more in this article from the Times of Northwest Indiana.

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Casino brings tourists to an overlooked corner of Michigan
May 29, 2008
An article in USA Today reported that the early success of the Four Winds Casino Resort is increasing tourism throughout Harbor Country. The article also profiled the W Club, Four Winds restaurants and the World Poker Tour Poker Room.

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New Buffalo Casino Brings a Crowd to Harbor Country
November 25, 2007
Whoever said "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" was wrong when the Four Winds Casino Resort decided to bring Las Vegas style action to the Midwest. Read about Lauren Viera's visit to the new Four Winds Casino Resort at the Chicago Tribune's website.

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