Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino welcomes 2026 with a Fire & Ice-themed New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31, featuring complimentary cirque-style entertainment, live DJ performances, and festive photo opportunities throughout the property. The celebration complements the casino’s ongoing $450,000 holiday promotion lineup, which continues through late December with the $200,000 Table Games Exclusive BMW Giveaway and $250,000 Holiday Cash Match.
Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration Ignites December 31
Sky River Casino’s Fire & Ice-themed New Year’s Eve celebration kicks off at 9 PM on Wednesday, December 31, offering guests a multi-faceted entertainment experience across the property.
Complimentary cirque-style performers will be stationed throughout the casino floor, delivering engaging performances as guests ring in the new year. Live DJ entertainment anchors two key venues: DJ Joseph One takes over 32 Brews Street from 9 PM to 1 AM, while DJ Lady Char performs at Rock Bar during the same timeframe. Photo enthusiasts can capture the evening at dedicated selfie stations positioned at the East and South Entrances, complete with Fire & Ice-themed backdrops. Free party favors will be distributed throughout various casino areas as the clock counts down to 2026.
The celebration requires no tickets or reservations so Sky River Rewards members and guests can experience all New Year’s Eve entertainment offerings at no additional cost.
Holiday Promotions Continue Through December
The $200,000 Table Games Exclusive BMW Giveaway continues every Friday through December 26, offering weekly Free Play prizes from 8 PM to 10 PM and guaranteed finalist positions for the final BMW drawing on December 26. Sky River Rewards members earn entries with qualifying hands on eligible table games, with double entries available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The $250,000 Holiday Cash Match runs on select Saturdays through December 20, featuring drawings every 30 minutes from 7 PM to 10 PM. The final 10 PM drawing winner plays the Holiday Cash Match Game for prizes ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 cash. Members earn entries through daily slot and table game play, plus one free daily kiosk entry and 100 bonus entries every Tuesday when earning 100 Tier Credits.
Guests must be Sky River Rewards members and 21 years of age or older to participate in these promotions. Complete promotion details, qualifying hands for table game entries, and drawing schedules are available at SkyRiver.com.
Join Sky River Rewards
Sky River Rewards, is one of the most hi-tech rewards programs among casinos in Northern California, allowing guests cardless play, cashless wallet, and more. The Sky River Rewards card is your key to receiving points for all your activities and those points can be redeemed for Free Play or dining credits. Visit the Sky River Rewards club or an enrollment kiosk on property to sign up. Earn 25 same-day Tier Credits for a chance to receive up to $2,500 in Free Slot Play.
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.
To learn more about the casino and/or future expansion plans currently underway, please visit
