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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…
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Indy Gaming: Boyd’s tribal partner planning Northern California casino expansion
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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino celebrates one-year anniversary

The Wilton Rancheria and its 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" -…
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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino celebrates one-year anniversary
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After eight months, Boyd’s Northern California tribal casino may expand

The Sky River Casino near Sacramento, which is operated by Boyd Gaming, has been open since August, but the Wilton Rancheria Tribe is already exploring development opportunities for the property. Boyd CEO Keith Smith said last week the 100000-square-foot casino has been so successful in its first eight months that the company revised its predicted…
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After eight months, Boyd’s Northern California tribal casino may expand
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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…
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Sky River Casino edging closer to expansion
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Sky River Casino Celebrates Grand Opening

ELK GROVE, CA - Sky River Casino celebrated its grand opening weekend, which began Friday, Sept. 16, with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring speeches from both Wilton Rancheria leadership and Boyd Gaming. Festivities continued Saturday, Sept. 17 with a traditional awakening ceremony featuring lion dancers and a mystery prize giveaway for Sky River…
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Sky River Casino Celebrates Grand Opening
Sacramento Local News

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.…
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Sky River Casino welcomes over 33 Asian Media to experience the full spectrum of $500 million complex and the height of hospitality

Sky River Casino, the $500 million complex built-in partnership between the Wilton Rancheria and Boyd Gaming, today hosted the 1st Asian Media Day for over 33 Asian Media who have traveled from the Bay Area, Sacramento, Elk Grove, and as far as Los Angeles. "Wilton Rancheria has struggled for decades to regain federal recognition, reclaim our land…
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What are the closest casinos in the Sacramento area?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) - The Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened its doors in August, becoming Sacramento County's first tribal casino. On the casino's opening day, there were long lines of cars full of people eager to check out the new 100000-square-foot-facility. The casino is located off Highway 99 on 1 Sky River Parkway in Elk Grove and…
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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…
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove: Need to Know

Elk Grove is getting a casino. It's a project nearly 12 years in the making for the Wilton Rancheria tribe. ELK GROVE, Calif. - The casino opened on August 16th. Original Story: The Sky River Casino in Elk Grove will be a massive 100000 square foot addition to the city that'll bring along 1500 jobs. It's a project more than decade in the making…
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove surprisingly opens early

ELK GROVE, Calif. (KTXL) - After announcing a September opening, the Sky River Casino in Elk Grove has opened its doors ahead of schedule. Casino officials announced on it officially opened its doors Tuesday morning, a couple of weeks before the calendar turned to September. "The first official bets have been placed! What game are you most excited…
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Sky River Casino to open in September 2022

SACRAMENTO COUNTY'S FIRST CASINO IS JUST WEEKS AWAY FROM OPENING. CONSTRUCTION IS NEARLY COMPLETE FOR THE SKY RIVER CASINO IN ELK GROVE. WORK STARTED EARLY LAST YEAR AT THE SITE OF AN ABANDONED SHOPPING MALL OFF OF HIGHWAY 99 NEAR GRANT LINE ROAD. THE CASINO IS LOOKING TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER. IT WILL INCLUDE 2000 SLOT MACHINES AND 80 TABLE GAMES. THE…
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Sky River Casino to Utilize TransAct's Epic Edge Printer

Supplier of software-driven technology and printing solutions TransAct Technologies Incorporated has been selected by the operator of Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California, to provide slot machine printing solutions. TransAct will provide its Epic Edge TITO printer to all 2000 slot machines available on the gaming floor of the casino that was…
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Boyd closes acquisition of Pala Interactive for $170M

Casino and gaming operator Boyd Gaming announced Wednesday it has closed on its previously confirmed acquisition of Pala Interactive and its subsidiaries for a total net cash consideration of $170 million. Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: "Online casino gaming is an attractive growth opportunity for our…
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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…
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California Gambling Can't Lose
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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…
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Why Gambling Can't Really Lose in California
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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…
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No matter what happens in November, gambling’s expansion is unstoppable
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JOE MATHEWS: Why the defeats of Propositions 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!" 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…
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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…
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Mathews: Why Prop 26 and 27 losses are still victories for gambling
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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…
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Why the defeats of Propositions 26 and 27 are still wins for gambling
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Sky River Casino To Open in Early September

ELK GROVE, CA - With construction nearing completion and hiring underway, Sky River Casino will open its doors to the public in early September 2022.Located 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, Sky River will be the closest casino to Sacramento and the South and East Bay areas. In addition to a 100000 sq. ft. casino featuring 2000 slot machines…
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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…
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Expected Defeats of Props. 26 & 27 Are Still Victories for Gambling
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Here’s how gambling operators surprise casino fans and keep them engaged

Throughout history, casino operators have used several techniques and strategies to attract and retain casino players. After all, keeping players hooked means more revenue and profit for the casino. As such, here's a look at some of the ways casinos drive engagement on their platforms. Being generous Being generous is one of the go-to ways for…
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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. International Game Technology (IGT) announced that its award-winning cashless gaming solutions, Resort Wallet and IGTPay, are…
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TransAct Selected to Provide Printing Solutions for the New Sky River Casino

TransAct Technologies Incorporated announced that it has been selected by Sky River Casino located in Elk Grove, California to provide TransAct's industry-leading Epic Edge TITO printer in all slot machines within the 100000 square foot gaming floor. Sky River Casino was developed and built for the Wilton Rancheria Tribe by Boyd Gaming who will…
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TransAct Selected to Provide Printing Solutions for the New Sky River Casino
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TransAct Technologies signs deal with Sky River Casino

TransAct Technologies has been selected by Sky River Casino to provide its Epic Edge TITO printer in all slot machines within the 100000-square-foot gaming floor. Located in Elk Grove, California, Sky River Casino was developed and built for the Wilton Rancheria Tribe by Boyd Gaming. Boyd will operate the 2000 slot machines and 80 table games…
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TransAct Technologies signs deal with Sky River Casino
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Northern California’s New Sky River Casino Debuts Complete Cashless Convenience with Konami Gaming, Inc.’s SYNKROS and Everi’s CashClub Wallet Technology

Konami Gaming, Inc., Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI), and Sky River Casino announced the launch of industry-leading cashless options as the newly constructed destination opens its doors to the public 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, Calif. Sky River Casino is debuting a true cashless experience on the gaming floor by combining Everi's…
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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…
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California: Boyd-run Sky River Casino in Sacramento holds official grand opening ceremony
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Sky River Casino opened this week in Elk Grove

After announcing the opening date for September, the Sky River Casino opened early. Officials announced this week that the casino opened for business yesterday morning, a few weeks ahead of schedule. In a Facebook post, the California casino stated the official bets had been placed and asked followers what game they were excited to play first. The…
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Sky River Casino opened this week in Elk Grove
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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…
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Sky River Casino is now open in Elk Grove
Sacramento Local News

Sky River Casino in Elk Grove causing parking worries

Elk Grove Police Department told ABC10 that they are monitoring the area and have assigned an officer to the neighborhood for patrol. ELK GROVE, Calif. - When some people moved into an Elk Grove neighborhood near Sky River Parkway, they had no idea they were moving their family across from the Sky River Casino. Carol Naka, a mother of four, says…
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Casino Bets On Early Elk Grove Opening

Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer The team at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove put on its poker face and had a "surprise" opening after estimating that they'd open in mid-September. Sky River opened ahead of schedule Aug. 16 to huge crowds clamoring to see the 100000-square-foot casino that boasts 2000 slot machines and 80 table games.…
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Casino Bets On Early Elk Grove Opening
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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…
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Sky River Casino near Sacramento, California, opens its doors two weeks early
The Nevada Independent

Boyd Gaming opens its Sacramento-area casino a month ahead of schedule

Boyd Gaming and the Wilton Rancheria Tribe quietly opened a $500 million casino near Sacramento last week with neither fanfare nor a grand opening celebration. The Sky River Casino in the capital city's suburb of Elk Grove was scheduled to open in mid-September. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 16, the casino's Facebook page carried the message,…
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Boyd Gaming opens its Sacramento-area casino a month ahead of schedule
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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…
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove is Now Open
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Sky River Casino visitors thrilled casino opens early

Sky River Casino visitors thrilled casino opens early - but say parking improvements are a must Sacramento County's first tribal gaming casino opens early in Elk Grove KCRA 3'S LEE ANNE DENYER IS LIVE NOW. LEE ANNE, LOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE FINALLY STARTING TO CLEAR OUT AFTER A BUSY NIGHT. LEE ANNE: BUSY SEEMS LIKE AN UNDERSTATEMENT, PEOPLE ARE STILL…
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Sacramento Local News

Elk Grove's Sky River Casino has surprise midnight opening

If opening two months early wasn't surprise enough, the Sky River Casino went with a surprise midnight opening. ELK GROVE, Calif. - The Sky River Casino opened around midnight Tuesday as a surprise opening. The casino posted on social media and within half an hour 600 people started streaming through the doors. The casino was originally set to open…
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Elk Grove's Sky River Casino has surprise midnight opening
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opens ahead of schedule

Sacramento County's first tribal gaming casino opened early in Elk Grove. Sky River Casino, off Highway 99 at Kammerer Road, was supposed to begin operating in September, but the doors opened at midnight on Tuesday.By 3 a.m., the parking lot was jam-packed and hundreds of people were already gambling in Elk Grove.Sky River Casino said it's hired…
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The highly anticipated Sky River Casino set to open early September

With construction nearing completion and hiring well underway, Sky River Casino announced plans to open its doors to the public in early September 2022. Located 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, Sky River will be the closest casino to Sacramento and the South and East Bay areas. In addition to a 100000-square-foot casino featuring 2000 slot…
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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…
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Wilton Rancheria to open Sky River Casino in September
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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino to open in early September

The Wilton Rancheria on July 18 announced that that it will open its Sky River Casino in Elk Grove in early September, a couple of months earlier than expected. This $500 million project is located near Kammerer Road and Highway 99 on the former site of the "Ghost Mall" - Elk Grove's longtime partially built outlet mall, which was demolished in…
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Elk Grove’s Sky River Casino to open in early September
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove to open in September

ELK GROVE, Calif. (KTXL) - A new casino in Elk Grove will open ahead of schedule. Casino officials announced Monday that the Sky River Casino will open in September The casino will be located off Highway 99 and will feature 2000 slot machines, 80 table games, food vendors and other entertainment in the 100000-square-foot facility. The casino also…
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove to open in September
Sacramento Local News

Elk Grove's Sky River Casino opening date moved up to September

ELK GROVE, Calif - A massive casino in Elk Grove is coming even sooner than expected. The Sky River Casino announced plans Monday that they'll be opening to the public in early September. However, an exact date has not been released at this time. The casino has been under construction since breaking ground near Highway 99 in Elk Grove in early…
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Elk Grove's Sky River Casino opening date moved up to September
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Sky River Casino to open in early September

The Wilton Rancheria on July 18 announced that that it will open their Sky River Casino in Elk Grove in early September. A specific opening day has not been announced, as of press time. This $500 million project is located near Kammerer Road and Highway 99 on the former site of the "Ghost Mall" - Elk Grove's longtime partially built outlet mall,…
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Sky River Casino to open in early September
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove slated for September Opening

Elk Grove, Calif. - With construction nearing completion and hiring well underway, Sky River Casino today announced plans to open its doors to the public in early September 2022. Located 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, Sky River will be the closest casino to Sacramento and the South and East Bay areas. In addition to a 100000-square-foot…
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Sky River Casino in Elk Grove slated for September Opening
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Seventeen restaurants, bars announced for EG casino

Hungry or thirsty customers will have 17 options when the Sky River Casino opens its doors in Elk Grove this late fall. There will also be a food hall-style plaza that features 12 small bars and restaurants that include Fukuro, which is a sushi bar created by Billy Ngo of Sacramento's acclaimed Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine restaurant. "It will…
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Grand Opening of Sky River Casino Coming Soon!

A New Gaming Destination in Elk Grove, California Sky River Casino, the much anticipated and long-awaited new gaming destination in Northern California is scheduled for grand opening in Fall 2022. Officially broke ground on March 9, 2021, this $500Mgaming development in Elk Grove, South Sacramento, is right off Highway 99, a convenient commute from…
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Grand Opening of Sky River Casino Coming Soon!
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Sky River Casino holds job fair in Elk Grove

Job seekers gathered at the future Sky River Casino's job fair that was held on May 23 at Laguna Town Hall. The $500 million casino project, which is owned by the 900-member Wilton Rancheria tribe and operated by Boyd Gaming, is scheduled to open this fall. It is located near Kammerer Road and Highway 99 on the former site of the "Ghost Mall" - Elk…
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Red Hawk Casino to Add Entertainment Center, Hotel by Fall 2022

The owners of Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs, California have submitted an environmental impact report with El Dorado County officials as they look to add a 75000-square-foot entertainment center to the existing gambling facility. California has gaming compacts with 75 tribes and 63 of these currently operate 66 casinos around the state. The…
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Red Hawk Casino to Add Entertainment Center, Hotel by Fall 2022
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