Wilton Rancheria, a federally recognized Native American tribe, in collaboration with Boyd Gaming Corp., officially disclosed their expansion blueprint for Sky River Casino, inaugurated in August 2022. Situated off Hwy. 99 in Elk Grove, Calif., the forthcoming developments aim to elevate the casino experience.
The expansion proposal encompasses an enlarged gaming floor, a new high limit room, a cutting-edge 300-room hotel, a lavish spa, an outdoor pool, and a meeting and entertainment area. Notably, a hotel atrium ceiling promises views of the sky.
The first phase will commence this year with the construction of a multi-story parking garage offering 1,600 spaces, alongside enhancements to the valet service and a new Porte Cochere (entrance). Phase II will feature a 300-room hotel, an outdoor pool, a day spa, event and entertainment space, 400 additional gaming options, and an elevated VIP gaming area.
While timelines are subject to adjustments based on construction logistics, Phase I is slated for completion by summer 2025, followed by Phase II in early 2027.
To accommodate the expanded facilities, the current workforce of approximately 1,600 employees is expected to expand with approximately 200 new job opportunities. The expansion will extend beyond gaming, setting new benchmarks for hospitality and entertainment experiences in Northern California.
“We are very proud of what we have created—and continue to imagine—at Sky River Casino,” says Jesus Tarango, Wilton Rancheria chairman. “With these expansion plans now firmly in process, the future is even brighter for the Elk Grove community, greater Sacramento area, and for generations of Wilton Rancheria people—the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County. I want to thank the tribal elders and citizens of Wilton Rancheria for their support. We would also like to gratefully acknowledge the invaluable support extended by the City of Elk Grove, Sacramento County, and our state leaders, along with the incredible reception by an amazing and welcoming Northern California community.”
Sky River Casino was built by Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corp., which manages the property for the tribe. The space includes 100,000 square feet of gaming, 2,100 slot machines, 80 table games, and 18 restaurants, bars, and lounge destinations.
