202 Frontage Road New Town, North Dakota 58763-9402
(701) 627-4018 (800) 294-5454
4 Bears Casino & Lodge is spending $100 million to renovated and expand with construction of new 7-story hotel, a 7th floor ballroom, more gaming space, an upscale steakhouse and a sports bar. The entire project will be completed by mid-2025.
4 Bears Casino is an Indian gaming casino opened in 1993 by the Three Affiliated Tribes. The casino and lodge is located 4 miles west of New Town on Hwy 23 in the northern part of the Fort Berthold Reservation.
The 4 Bears casino features 700 slot machines, table games, a sports book, three restaurants, a 180-room lodge, event center, marina, RV park, water park and C store/car wash.
A new seven-story hotel will open this summer replacing the oldest section of the original lodge. The new hotel will include 90 rooms, views of Lake Sakakawea, indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and an exercise room. Phone 800-294-5454 for reservations.
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4 Bears Casino Nears Completion of $100M Expansion as New Hotel Tower Prepares to Open
NEW TOWN, ND - June 9, 2026. 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, owned by the MHA Nation, is nearing completion of a sweeping $100 million renovation and expansion, highlighted by a new seven-story hotel tower that will open later this summer. The project marks one of the largest development investments in the property's history and positions the casino as a premier destination on the shores of Lake Sakakawea.
A new seven-story hotel tower
Construction on the new hotel tower began in June 2023 and is now in its final phase. The tower adds 90 new guest rooms, bringing the resort's total to 264 rooms once fully opened. The design replaces the former two-story lodge, which was demolished to make way for the expanded footprint.
90 new rooms with modern amenities
Dedicated glass-back elevator to the seventh-floor suite
Expanded lobby and upgraded first-floor kitchen
New gift shop and recreation spaces
The final interior work - including guest rooms and spa areas - is expected to wrap up later this summer.
Expanded gaming, dining & entertainment
The expansion also includes a full renovation of the existing casino and dining areas:
Extended gaming floor with additional space for slots and table games
Remodeled 20,271-sq-ft restaurant converted into a modern sports bar with gaming stations
New ballroom and meeting rooms, including a 2,500-sq-ft seventh-floor ballroom
These upgrades significantly expand the property's entertainment and event-hosting capabilities, supporting both tourism and regional economic development.
New spa, salon & wellness amenities
A major addition to the resort is the new Sakakawea Spa, offering:
Couples' massage rooms
Hair, nail, and pedi salon
Fitness center
These amenities are designed to elevate the resort into a full-service destination for both leisure and business travelers.
Project team & tribal leadership
The expansion is being delivered by a Native-led project team, including:
Wenaha Group - Native-owned owner's representative
The MHA Nation has emphasized that the project reflects long-term investment in tribal economic growth, job creation, and tourism development across the Fort Berthold Reservation.
Opening timeline
While most major construction is complete, final interior work continues. The new hotel tower is expected to open later this summer, completing the multi-year expansion and ushering in a new era for 4 Bears Casino & Lodge.
4 Bears Casino & Lodge | New Hotel Tower Opens Summer 2025
March 24, 2025
The MHA Nation is scheduled to open a new seven-story hotel tower this summer. The hotel is part of a $100 million renovation project that has been underway since June 2023.
4 Bears Casino's New Hotel Tower 2026
The 4 Bears Casino project includes 108,000 square feet of new construction and 20,200 square feet of renovation.
The new hotel features 90 guest rooms and 14 luxury suites, a new Sakakawea Spa, fitness room, and a gift shop.
A sports bar with dining room and gaming stations will occupy 3,100-square-feet on the first floor.
The seventh floor will include a 2,500-square-foot ballroom, meeting rooms, and a fine dining steakhouse restaurant. The steakhouse will have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Sakakawea. A glass elevator will provide direct service to the seventh floor.
4 Bears Casino & Lodge now operates a gaming riverboat on Lake Sakakawea. The new riverboat, named River Willow, took its first cruise after its christening ceremony on July 10, 2024. Public cruises operate twice a day Wednesday through Sunday 3 PM - 6 PM and 7 PM - 10 PM.
River Willow is 80 feet long riverboat with 3 decks. The lower deck features casino gambling and is limited to 19 years of age or older. It has 45 slot machines and live blackjack tables. The second deck features events, such as entertainment, weddings, and meetings, and is available to guests of all ages. The top deck is an observation deck to enjoy the scenic views of the cruise. Each deck has a full bar and bathrooms.
Cruise tickets are $20. Children 5 and under are free with an adult ticket. Private bookings are available for groups, For more information, visit 4bearscasino.com.
4 Bears Casino and Lodge lowered its minimum gambling age this week to 19 years old. A security guard now checks IDs at the entry door and places a wristband on all those who are 19 and 20 years old.
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4 Bears Casino and Lodge decreases gambling age limit - Courtesy of KFYR-TV, Jan 10, 2024. Available from YouTube
The change of age limit was authorized for Native American casinos by the State of North Dakota in 2022, but the measure did not become effective until this month. Spirit Lake Casino and Resort has also lowered its minimum age to 19.
4 Bears Casino celebrates 30th Anniversary with new Grand Openings and Hotel Groundbreaking
June 26, 2023
4 Bears Casino, which originally opened in 1993, celebrated its 30th anniversary Friday. To mark the event, the casino celebrated with grand openings of its all-new Sports Book and the Cache Marketplace. This was followed by a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 7-story hotel tower, which will open in the summer of 2025.
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4 Bears Casino Renovations - Courtesy of KX News, https://www.youtube.com/@KXNewsND. Available from YouTube
The new 4 Bears Sports Book features betting kiosks, large-screen TVs, and a bar. The new Cache Marketplace is a food court featuring pizza, pasta, burgers and shakes, plus a coffee bar serving Caribou coffee.
At 2 p.m. Friday 4 Bear Casino broke ground on its new 7-story hotel tower, which will feature 80 rooms, a fine dining restaurant, a new sports bar, an indoor pool, and a top-floor ballroom.
The 30th anniversary celebration will continue with free-play and cash-giveaways in July. On July 15-16, $60,000 in cash will be given away at a 30th anniversary Super Slot Tournament. On July 29, a 2023 Corvette Stingray Convertible will be given away.
4 Bears Casino & Lodge will replace its existing hotel with a new 7-story, 264-room hotel tower. Construction will start in June and be completed in Summer 2025. The existing hotel will be demolished.
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4 Bears Casino: $100 million upgrades Courtesy of KX News, Mar 1, 2023. Available from YouTube
The new 4 Bears hotel was announced last week as part of a $100 million renovation and expansion project now underway.
The project will add 90 guest rooms, a 7th-floor ballroom, meeting rooms, additional gaming space, an upscale steakhouse, and a sports bar with a dining room. This will include 108,000 square feet of new construction and 20,200 square feet of renovation.
4 Bears Casino's business has returned after 2 years
September 6, 2022
Business has returned to 4 Bears Casino. After two slow years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 4 Bears Casino is finally seeing its business come back. David Bren, Marketing Director, says "We started having our big concerts again and events showing the public we're back." And now the overall business level is once again good.
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4 Bears Casino Business Courtesy of KX News, Aug 30, 2022. Available from YouTube
In the coming months 4 Bears Casino plans to launch a riverboat casino, as well as start construction of a hotel.
4 Bears Casino player wins 2nd largest jackpot in ND history
July 3, 2022
A lucky slots player from Mandaree, North Dakota won a $1,668,961.83 jackpot at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge last week. The win came on a $5.88 bet while playing Dancing Drums Explosion.
General Manager Scott Wilson congratulated the winner, Elton Spotted Horse, saying "We are happy to be part of Elton's winnings and congratulate him."
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