ELK GROVE, Calif. – Sky River Casino will double down on celebrations for the 2nd Anniversary happening throughout the month of August. Located just off Highway 99 in Elk Grove, Sky River first opened on August 15, 2022, and is owned by Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our second anniversary during the entire month of August and welcome the community to enjoy the elevated experiences we have to offer,” said Sky River Casino President Michael J. Facenda. “Always evolving and with exciting expansion plans now in play, we offer something special for everyone to enjoy – lively gaming and entertainment, amazing culinary options that are stand-alone dining destinations, along with unique and relaxing environments, too.”
Celebrations continue for Sky River Rewards members throughout August and include a $1,000,000 Twice as Nice promotion where members will have a chance to share in cash and prizes with drawings every Saturday, a 2 Cool Gift Giveaway every Thursday and Friday, Double Up Tier Credits every Sunday, a Jackpot Bonus with cash prizes for the first 200 Rewards members who hit a qualifying slot jackpot of $2K or more on Mondays and Fridays, plus a free Cupcake Giveaway on August 15 at noon for the first 200 members who swipe their card at the promo kiosk.
Looking back over the successful last two years, a few key highlights for Sky River Casino include the following:
- More than $3 million in cash and prizes have been awarded to Sky River Rewards members during promotional drawings and tournaments:
- With more than 2,100 slot machines, over $430 million has been paid in slot jackpots, the largest of which was $120,000 on the Double Top Dollar machine.
- With more than 80 table games, nearly $14 million has been paid in table games jackpots, the largest of which was a $999,519 jackpot on a Pai Gow Progressive game.
- Currently home to 18 elevated restaurants, bars, and lounges such as SR Prime Steakhouse, Dragon Beaux and 32 Brews Street, The Humidor bourbon and cigar lounge was the latest to open in February 2024.
- Sky River has more than 1,600 active team members, more than half of whom are Charter Team Members who have been with Sky River since before doors opened. Monthly on-site job fairs take place every third Thursday (except for this month, when the job fair will occur on August 22) for currently open positions.
In June 2024, Sky River Casino, Wilton Rancheria, and Boyd Gaming Corporation executives announced exciting expansion plans that will roll out over the next few years with completion expected by early 2027. Sky River expansion plans will take place in two phases and include the following:
- Multi-story, 1,600 space parking garage
- Enhanced Valet service area and new Porte Cochere
- 300-room state-of-the-art hotel
- Dramatic hotel atrium ceiling with breathtaking views of the sky above
- Luxurious spa
- Spectacular outdoor pool
- Innovative meeting, event, and entertainment space
- Expanded gaming floor with 400 additional slot gaming options
- Additional elevated High Limit room and VIP gaming area
For more information about Sky River Casino and its offerings, please call 916-866-0200 or visit www.SkyRiver.com. For more information about Wilton Rancheria, please visit www.WiltonRancheria-nsn.gov.
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, 2,100 slot machines, 80 table games, and 18 elevated restaurants, bars, and lounge destinations. To learn more, visit www.SkyRiver.com.
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.