Southwest Michigan’s Four Winds Casino New Buffalo has been named the best-rated casino in Michigan, topping a new survey that analyzed Tripadvisor reviews from casino visitors across the country.
According to the report from Sporting Post, 35% of all visitor reviews for Four Winds New Buffalo earned a full five-star rating—the highest proportion of any casino in the state. The New Buffalo resort drew 867 reviews overall and maintains an average rating of 3.7 stars.
For many Southwest Michigan residents, Four Winds’ top-ranked status may come as no surprise. With its expansive gaming floor, popular entertainment lineup, multiple dining options—including the well-known Copper Rock Steakhouse—and its easy access from I-94, the casino continues to anchor the region’s gaming tourism scene.
How Other Michigan Casinos Ranked
While Four Winds led the pack, several other major Michigan casinos followed closely behind:
Tied for Second Place – Soaring Eagle Casino & FireKeepers Casino (34% five-star reviews)
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Soaring Eagle Casino (Mount Pleasant) drew 1,029 reviews and holds an average rating of 3.49 stars.
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FireKeepers Casino (Battle Creek) received 877 reviews and matches Four Winds with a 3.7-star average.
Third – MGM Grand Detroit (31% five-star reviews)
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One of Detroit’s major downtown draws, MGM Grand logged 504 reviews and a 3.51-star average.
Fourth – Odawa Casino (28% five-star reviews)
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Located in Petoskey, Odawa collected 557 reviews with an average rating of 3.58 stars.
Fifth – Blue Chip Casino (24% five-star reviews)
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Just across the state line in Michigan City, Blue Chip—often frequented by Southwest Michigan residents—has 501 reviews and a 3.45-star average.
Statewide Perspective
Across all Michigan casinos, an average of 31% of visitor reviews earned five stars, placing Four Winds New Buffalo comfortably above the norm.
