Chippewa Cree Tribe Enhances Northern Winz Casino II with Century Gaming Machines

2026-07-09

The Chippewa Cree Tribe has completed a major machine conversion at Northern Winz Casino II, replacing 51 older units with new electronic gaming terminals from Century Gaming, a subsidiary of Accel Entertainment. This expansion builds on an existing partnership, as Century Gaming already supplies machines to the tribe's adjacent casino, with both parties expressing confidence in the continued collaboration.

The Chippewa Cree Tribe has completed a significant upgrade at its Northern Winz Casino II in Box Elder, Montana, opting to replace its existing electronic gaming terminals with new equipment from Century Gaming, a subsidiary of Accel Entertainment. This move saw 51 privately owned gaming machines retired and new units installed, modernizing the casino's offerings.

The decision to partner with Century Gaming for this conversion stems from a pre-existing successful relationship. Century Gaming already provides 49 machines to the tribe's adjacent Northern Winz Casino, establishing a history of performance and service that influenced the latest selection.

Andy Rubenstein, Chief Executive Officer of Accel Entertainment, highlighted the importance of their tribal partnerships. "Earning the trust of a tribal partner who knows your work first-hand is the highest compliment in this business," Rubenstein stated. He further added that the tribe's direct experience with Century Gaming's reliability and service at the first casino underpinned their decision to extend the partnership.

Echoing this sentiment, Calvin Jilot, Tribal Business Committee Member and Acting General Manager for the Chippewa Cree Tribe, explained the ease of their decision-making process. Jilot noted, "Working with Century Gaming at Northern Winz Casino gave us a clear picture of what their equipment and service could do." He concluded that when the time came to upgrade Northern Winz Casino II, Century's systems and team commitment made them the obvious choice.

This development comes as Accel Entertainment, Century Gaming's parent company, reported a robust start to the year. In the first quarter, Accel's revenue reached $352 million, marking a 9 percent increase year-over-year. The company's adjusted EBITDA also grew by 9 percent, reaching $54 million, while net income remained stable at $15 million. Additionally, in May, Accel announced the appointment of six directors to its board, including new independent director Bruce D. Wardinski.