Project is on track to add hotel, day spa, pool, event space, and 300 slot machines by 2027 to complement existing gaming, entertainment, restaurants and bars
ELK GROVE, Calif. (September 17, 2025) – Today, Sky River Casino marked a major milestone in its highly anticipated expansion project with a ‘topping off’ ceremony to install the final precast concrete piece on the new parking garage. Plans to build an enhanced Valet service and new Porte Cochere are moving forward. Patrons will soon enjoy convenient, covered parking starting early 2026.
“Today’s milestone is about more than a parking garage,” said Vice-Chair Raquel Williams of Wilton Rancheria. “Once this phase is complete, it means the real work can start on the world-class resort that we’ve all been dreaming about. It’s an investment for our collective future that will bring prosperity to our tribal citizens, the Elk Grove community, and the Greater Sacramento region for generations to come as we create new jobs and opportunities.”
Wilton Rancheria is the only federally recognized Tribe in Sacramento County. In addition to other high-profile investments the Tribe is making in the region, Wilton Rancheria possesses nearly 170 acres of land, including Sky River Casino and parcels surrounding it. This includes 77 acres of the Tribe’s traditional Rancheria land which was recently put into federal trust with plans to develop Tribal services and preserve its great cultural legacy.
“Today’s ceremony is a powerful symbol of Wilton Rancheria’s resilience, bringing us to this significant moment in history. It also represents our unwavering commitment to forging ahead and building a brighter future for the tribe and community,” said Sky River Casino President Michael J. Facenda. “Our expansion work is proceeding on track as planned. It’s rewarding to see the expansion come to life and hear the excitement from our guests who have been able to watch the progress in real time.”
In the near future, Sky River will expand its gaming floor, add an additional High Limit room, and build a 300-room state-of-the-art hotel, luxurious spa, spectacular outdoor pool, an innovative meeting, event, and entertainment space. As an architectural highlight, a dramatic hotel atrium ceiling will allow for breathtaking views of the sky above – one of many features that pay tribute to the Tribe’s close connection to nature. The expansion plan is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Details of the construction phases are as follows:
1st Quarter 2026 Expansion Plans
- Multi-story, 1,600 space parking garage
- Enhanced Valet service area and new Porte Cochere
- 400 additional slot gaming options
2027 Expansion Plans
- 300-room state-of-the-art hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Day spa
- Multi-use event and entertainment space
- Additional, elevated High Limit and VIP gaming area
Currently, Sky River Casino employs approximately 1,600 team members (many of which are Charter Team Members who have been with Sky River since before doors opened three years ago). Once the expansion plans near completion, job opportunities will be created to accommodate the new offerings, amenities, and experiences.
For more information about Sky River Casino and its offerings, please visit www.SkyRiver.com. For more information about Wilton Rancheria, please visit www.WiltonRancheria-nsn.gov.
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About Sky River Casino
Sky River Casino was built by Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation, which is managing the property for the Tribe. The casino opened in August 2022 and includes 100,000 sq ft of gaming, 2,190 slot machines, 82 table games, and 18 elevated restaurants, bars, and lounge destinations. Official expansion plans for Sky River Casino include a multi-story parking structure with 1,600 parking spaces, an expanded gaming floor, a 300-room state-of-the-art hotel, day spa and salon, outdoor pool, and a multi-use event and entertainment space.
About Wilton Rancheria
Wilton Rancheria is proud to be the Capitol Tribe with its home in Sacramento County. The Tribe’s government is divided into four separate branches: a General Council, comprised of all voting members; the Office of the Chair and Vice-Chair, which administers all Tribal departments and programs; the Tribal Council, which enacts legislation and oversees the budget; and the Tribal Court, which hears all cases and controversies under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. To learn more, visit www.WiltonRancheria-nsn.gov.
