Since opening in August, the property has become the first tribal casino in the County. The casino boasts over 100,000 square feet of gaming space, featuring 80 table games and 2,000 slot machines. “Since its opening, business has been booming for the casino and many guests are already clocking in big wins,” Sky River said in a press release. The ahead-of-schedule opening last month took the local community by surprise when Sky River took to Facebook at nearly midnight on August 15 to announce it was in activity: by morning, the 24-hour casino had well over 600 guests come through its doors. The indoor ceremony took place at the entryway near SR Prime Steakhouse, marking the casino’s “official opening” despite being in activity since mid-August.
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 prize giveaways. Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, Sacramento has hosted its official grand opening event.
