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Indy Gaming: Boyd’s tribal partner planning Northern California casino expansion

The Sacramento-area property, which is managed by the Las Vegas company, could add a hotel, convention space and other non-gaming amenities. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this…

Industry ・ 01 November 2023

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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino celebrates one-year anniversary

The Wilton Rancheria and their Las Vegas-based partner, Boyd Gaming Corporation, are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Elk Grove's Sky River Casino. Located near Highway 99 and Kammerer Road, the $550 million casino opened on Aug. 15, 2022, two weeks ahead of its scheduled opening. The casino was built on the former site of the "Ghost Mall" -…

Travel ・ 16 August 2023

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California's Sky River Casino considers hotel, convention center expansion six months after opening

Six months after opening the doors of their Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California, the Wilton Rancheria tribe is already considering an expansion that could involve a hotel, convention center, and more restaurants. In its original designs, the tribe had planned on building a 302-room hotel and convention center at the casino. But as increasing…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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Sky River Casino edging closer to expansion

Just six months after opening the doors of their Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, the Wilton Rancheria is already considering an expansion, which could include a hotel, convention center and more restaurants. In a statement sent to the Citizen this week, Wilton Rancheria Tribal Chair Jesus Tarango referred to this Miwok and Nisenan tribe's continued…

Land-based ・ 03 March 2023

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Getting the Casino Rolling

It's a few days before Christmas at the Sacramento region'snewest gaming resort, but inside, it feels like its own world. The resort is Sky River Casino, which opened Aug. 16 just offGrant Line Road near Elk Grove. The smell of cigarette smoke inthe air is just one reminder that this is sovereign tribal landfor Wilton Rancheria - and therefore not…

Land-based ・ 27 December 2022

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Online gambling Prop 27 sparks debate over tribal sovereignty

GUY MARZORATI, BYLINE: Most of the California tribes who have weighed in on Proposition 27 are against it. But if you've seen YES on Prop 27 ads, you've probably noticed the guy in a bright red shirt. MOKE SIMON (MS): Prop 27 supports financially disadvantaged tribes that don't own big casinos MARZORATI: That's Moke Simon, chair of the Middletown…

Strategy Guide ・ 04 November 2022

LA Progressive

California Gambling Can't Lose

You can't miss the brand-new casino on Highway 99 in the southern Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove. It's the size of a Costco, with the look of a new mall, next door to a still-under-construction hotel and spa. And above the structure's large entry doors bright blue signs declare, "Sky's the Limit!" That might seem like mere marketing, a sunny pun on…

Sports ・ 02 November 2022

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Why Gambling Can't Really Lose in California

You can't miss the brand-new casino on Highway 99 in the southern Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove. It's the size of a Costco, with the look of a new mall, next door to a still-under-construction hotel and spa. And above the structure's large entry doors bright blue signs declare, "Sky's the Limit!" That might seem like mere marketing, a sunny pun on…

Sports ・ 01 November 2022

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No matter what happens in November, gambling’s expansion is unstoppable

Back in 2000, when California voters approved casino gambling for Indian tribes, we were told that gambling here would be governed by strict limits. Only certain games would be permitted in California. Sports gambling and Vegas-style gaming would stay in Vegas. And tribal casinos wouldn't show up in our big cities and suburbs. They'd be limited to…

Sports ・ 30 October 2022

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Mathews: Why Prop 26 and 27 losses are still victories for gambling

You can't miss the brand-new casino on Highway 99 in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove. It's the size of a Costco, with bright blue signs above the entrances, proclaiming, "Sky's the Limit!" That might seem like mere marketing, a sunny pun on the casino's name, Sky River. But it describes the reality of gambling across California today: there are…

Sports ・ 29 October 2022

GV Wire

Expected Defeats of Props. 26 & 27 Are Still Victories for Gambling

You can't miss the brand-new casino on Highway 99 in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove. It's the size of a Costco, with bright blue signs above the entrances, proclaiming, "Sky's the Limit!" Joe Mathews Opinion That might seem like mere marketing, a sunny pun on the casino's name, Sky River. But it describes the reality of gambling across…

Sports ・ 27 October 2022

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California: Boyd-run Sky River Casino in Sacramento holds official grand opening ceremony

Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, Sacramento has hosted its official grand opening event. The California gaming venue held a weekend-long event earlier this month beginning Friday, September 16 with speeches by Wilton Rancheria officials and Boyd Gaming, followed by a traditional Awakening Ceremony on Saturday, September 17 featuring lion dances and…

Travel ・ 26 September 2022

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Who can own and operate a casino in California?

According to the CGCC, Native Americans were allowed to establish gaming operations on tribal land after the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. SACRAMENTO, Calif - Following the early opening of Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, many community members have made their voices heard about their excitement and opposition to the casino.…

Gaming Authorities ・ 30 August 2022

Review Journal

Sky River Casino near Sacramento, California, opens its doors two weeks early

The first tribal casino in California's Sacramento County opened its doors two weeks early, the tribe and representatives of Boyd Gaming Corp. announced. The Wilton Rancheria Indian Tribe surprised the public last week with a Facebook post announcing the doors were open for its Sky River Casino, a $500 million project in Elk Grove. Shortly after…

Religion ・ 23 August 2022

The Sports Geek

Sky River Casino in Elk Grove is Now Open

In a surprise move, the Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened weeks ahead of schedule. Originally targeted for a September opening, the new casino opened its doors to the public opened late Monday night, doing so with a "you up?" social media post and surprise opening: Built on 36 acres of land, the Sky River casino has an area of 300000 square feet…

Law ・ 19 August 2022

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Sky River Casino is now open in Elk Grove

The Sky River Casino, the $500 million complex operated by Boyd Gaming and built on land owned by the local Wilton Rancheria, is now open in Elk Grove. They are Sacramento County's first Indian casino. The casino staff made a surprise announcement about their soft opening on Facebook after midnight on Aug.16. "Psst…you up? We're open," they stated…

Religion ・ 04 September 2022

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Wilton Rancheria to open Sky River Casino in September

Elk Grove will welcome the new Sky River Casino this September, around two months ahead of the original timeline. The construction process has taken less time than expected, so guests will be able to enjoy all the 100000-square-foot casino has to offer very soon. The hiring process continues as the property prepares to open. Under Construction…

Religion ・ 20 July 2022

Marin Independent Journal

California Voice: Online gambling measure would hurt Indian tribes

For the past 20 years, California voters have repeatedly stood with Indian tribes as we've sought to authorize and uphold gaming on tribal lands. Indian gaming has promoted tribal self-reliance - supporting education, infrastructure, health care, housing and other vital resources for our people. In return, Indian tribes have upheld our commitment…

Sports ・ 12 February 2022

Times of San Diego

California and its Indian Tribes Would Be Losers if Online Gambling Is Permitted

For the past 20 years, California voters have repeatedly stood with Indian tribes as we've sought to authorize and uphold gaming on tribal lands. Indian gaming has promoted tribal self-reliance - supporting education, infrastructure, health care, housing and other vital resources for our people. In return, Indian tribes have upheld our commitment…

Sports ・ 08 February 2022

CalMatters

Online gambling measure would hurt Indian tribes

A broad coalition of Indian tribes is unified in opposition to the online gambling measure and in support of in-person sports wagering. Raymond Welch is chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians in San Diego County. Greg Sarris is tribal chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County. For the past 20 years, California…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

VC Star

Why the defeats of Propositions 26 and 27 are still wins for gambling

You can't miss the brand-new casino on Highway 99 in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove. It's the size of a Costco, with bright blue signs above the entrances, proclaiming, "Sky's the Limit!" That might seem like mere marketing, a sunny pun on the casino's name, Sky River. But it describes the reality of gambling across California today: there are…

Sports ・ 28 October 2022