What 4 Bears Casino & Lodge does

4 Bears Casino & Lodge is a Native American casino resort operated by the MHA Nation (Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation) on tribal land just west of New Town, North Dakota, on the shores of Lake Sakakawea. The property functions as a vertically integrated regional entertainment and hospitality destination, combining gaming (700+ slot machines ranging from 1 cent to $25 denomination, five table games including blackjack with limits from $3 to $100 and a high-stakes area up to $250, and a Sports Book with pay-per-view UFC), lodging (150 rooms expanding to 240 with a new 7-story tower), multiple F&B outlets spanning a 7th-floor fine dining steakhouse, a sports bar and grill, a food court with brick-oven pizzas and Caribou Coffee, a C-Store with 18 gas pumps, a full-service marina, and an Event Center seating up to 4,000. Outdoor and family amenities include a seasonal outdoor water park, the River Willow indoor water park, a riverboat cruise operation on Lake Sakakawea, an 84-site RV park with 24-hour security, and seasonal lakeside cabins.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a regional tribal casino and is not software-defined: a Players Club loyalty card system integrated with slot machines and table games for points accumulation, an online membership application, and digital promotional delivery via kiosks. Ticketing is outsourced to third-party platforms Etix and Eventbrite. The Roar, a professional basketball team in The Basketball League launching in 2026, extends the brand beyond the physical property.

The business model is transaction-fee based across gaming, food and beverage, retail, events, and water park admissions, with subscription-style recurring revenue from hotel rooms (standard $129/night, junior suite $159/night), RV park monthly stays ($550/month), and the Players Club loyalty program. Revenue concentration is diversified across consumer entertainment spend rather than enterprise contracts. The primary customer segments are regional entertainment and gaming travelers, Lake Sakakawea outdoor recreation visitors, and group events and conventions; demand is driven by a multi-channel marketing approach including email newsletters (Bear Facts), organic social (Facebook, X/Twitter), and the Fun Bus package program that transports visitors from Bismarck, Minot, Stanley, and Williston. The MHA Nation owns the underlying tribal land and cultural tourism assets, including the MHA Interpretive Center and Earth Lodges nearby.

Name

4 Bears Casino & Lodge

Legal name

4 Bears Casino & Lodge

Website

https://4bearscasino.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

4 Bears Casino & Lodge is a Native American tribal casino resort operated by the MHA Nation in New Town, North Dakota, offering gaming, lodging, dining, an Event Center, water park, and outdoor recreation to regional visitors from across western North Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (72112), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Casino Hotels (THAGAJAE), Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming resort
• Hotel and lodging
• Entertainment and events
• Native American casino
• Lakefront recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Town

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Revenue from slot machines (700+ machines, 1 cent to $25 denomination) and table games (blackjack, poker, high-stakes area $25-$250 limits). Includes sports betting.
2. Lodging: Hotel rooms at lodge overlooking Lake Sakakawea. Standard rooms at $129 + tax, junior suites at $159 + tax. New 7-story tower expansion adding 90 guest rooms.
3. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining venues: Cache Marketplace (grill, brick oven pizzas, mini-buffet, Caribou Coffee), Bison Room Steakhouse (7th floor, fine dining), Roughies Bar & Grill, Marina Bar, C-Store convenience store, Leads The Way Liquor Store.
4. RV Park & Camping: 84 full-service hookup sites at $35/day or $550/month, 5 electric-only picnic spots, primitive camping. Lakeside cabins available seasonally.
5. Water Park & Riverboat: River Willow Water Park (seasonal outdoor) and Riverboat cruises on Lake Sakakawea. Water park pricing: Adults $10, Kids $6. Riverboat tickets $25 or redeemable with Players Club points.
6. Events & Entertainment: Event Center (up to 4,000 capacity) hosting concerts, boxing, rodeos, seminars, weddings. Ticket sales and catering for events. Pocket Aces Lounge smoke-friendly facility.
7. Retail: Blue Buttes Gift Shop (clothing, blankets, jewelry, tobacco, snacks), C-Store (gas, convenience items, expanded kitchen with pizzas, chicken, subs, salads, burgers), Marina retail.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

4 Bears Casino & Lodge operates a Native American casino resort featuring 700+ slot machines, table games, and a sports book, complemented by 150+ hotel rooms (expanding to 240), multiple dining venues, a 4,000-capacity Event Center, an indoor/outdoor water park, a riverboat on Lake Sakakawea, an 84-site RV park, lakeside cabins, and a marina. The property is owned by the MHA Nation and functions as a full-service gaming, lodging, dining, and entertainment destination.

Product overview

4 Bears Casino & Lodge is a Native American casino resort operated by the Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara (MHA) Nation near New Town, North Dakota. The property operates as a unified resort offering gaming, lodging, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Gaming includes over 700 slot machines, table games with blackjack and poker, and a Sports Book. Accommodations span the main Lodge with 150+ rooms, an expanding 7-story tower adding 90 more rooms, an RV Park with 84 hookups, and Lakeside Cabins. Dining venues include the upscale Bison Room Steakhouse on the 7th floor, Roughie's Bar & Grill, Cache Marketplace food court, and a C-Store with expanded kitchen. Entertainment facilities feature an Event Center (up to 4,000 capacity), Pocket Aces Lounge, River Willow Riverboat cruises, and River Willow Water Park. The property also offers a Players Club loyalty program, gift shop, marina services, banquet/meeting facilities, and proximity to the MHA Interpretive Center. The Roar professional basketball team will represent the property in The Basketball League starting 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Roar: Professional basketball team in The Basketball League starting in 2026
• River Willow Water Park
• 4 Bears Water Park
• Players Club
• Pocket Aces Lounge
• Blue Buttes Gift Shop
• Cache Marketplace
• Bison Room Steakhouse

Products and services

• Slots
• Table Games
• Sports Book
• Players Club
• 4 Bears Lodge
• RV Park
• Lakeside Cabins
• Bison Room Steakhouse
• Roughie's Bar & Grill
• Cache Marketplace
• C-Store
• Event Center
• Pocket Aces Lounge
• River Willow Riverboat
• River Willow Water Park
• Blue Buttes Gift Shop
• Marina
• Banquets and Meetings
• The Roar Basketball Team

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,428+ winners won over $7,087,543.43 in December 2025 - January 2026

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MHA Nation (Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Indian Nation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4 Bears Casino & Lodge is owned by the Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara (MHA) Nation. The resort is located on tribal land and represents a major economic development initiative for the tribe. MHA Nation also operates the MHA Interpretive Center and Earth Lodges nearby, offering cultural tourism experiences.
• Racine Promotions LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRacine Promotions LLC presents Saturday Night Slugfest boxing events at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, featuring fighters from across the Upper Midwest region.
• The Links of North DakotaminorOthersPremier 18-hole golf course located about 50 miles from 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, offering links-style golfing on bluffs overlooking Lake Sakakawea. Recommended as nearby attraction for guests.
• Edgewater Country ClubminorOthers9-hole golf course located just 3 miles from 4 Bears Casino & Lodge. Recommended as nearby attraction for guests.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mohegan Sun: Major federally recognized tribal casino resort in Connecticut offering gaming, multiple hotels, dining, entertainment venues, and convention space. Comparable as a tribal integrated resort operator with similar amenity diversification, but operates at materially larger scale and in a different regional market.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Large tribal casino resort operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut, featuring gaming, hotels, dining, entertainment, and convention facilities. Comparable business model as a diversified tribal integrated resort, though at far greater scale and in a different geography.
• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel: Large Minnesota tribal casino hotel operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community near the Twin Cities. Much larger and broader incumbent in the same regional tribal gaming market, with overlapping amenities (hotel, gaming, dining, events) but at materially greater scale and urban proximity.

Direct peers

• Seven Clans Casino: Multi-property tribal casino operation in Minnesota operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, with hotels, gaming, water park, and event space. Comparable integrated tribal resort model in a neighboring Upper Midwest state with similar seasonality.
• Spirit Lake Casino & Resort: North Dakota tribal casino operated by the Spirit Lake Tribe near Devils Lake with gaming, hotel rooms, restaurants, RV park, and event center. Comparable as a same-state tribal casino resort competing for the same regional drive-to market as 4 Bears.
• Sky Dancer Casino & Resort: North Dakota tribal casino operated by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians near Belcourt offering gaming, hotel, dining, and event space. Directly comparable tribal resort competing for western and central North Dakota players.
• Grand Casino Mille Lacs / Hinckley: Minnesota tribal casino resort pair operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, offering gaming, hotels, event centers, and entertainment venues. Comparable regional tribal casino competitor in the Upper Midwest driving distance of 4 Bears' core markets.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino: Minnesota tribal casino resort operated by the Prairie Island Indian Community on the Mississippi River, featuring gaming, hotel, marina, RV park, event center, and water park. Comparable lake/river-based tribal integrated casino resort with similar amenity mix to 4 Bears.
• Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel: North Dakota tribal casino and hotel operated by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe near Hankinson, providing gaming, lodging, dining, and event facilities. Comparable scale tribal casino-hotel in the same North Dakota market.
• Prairie Knights Casino & Resort: North Dakota tribal casino resort operated by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe near Fort Yates, offering gaming, hotel, F&B, RV park, and event space in a similar rural regional setting. Closest geographic and structural comparable to 4 Bears as a state-based tribal integrated casino resort.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/4BearsCasino
• Facebookfacebook.com/4bearscasino

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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