Graton Resort & Casino | $1B Expansion

Casino Expansion Opens Early 2026
2nd Largest CA Casino in 2026

Nation | Tribe: Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

GRATON RESORT & CASINO

288 Golf Course Drive West
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

(707) 588-7100

Graton Resort & Casino is undergoing a $1 billion expansion project to enlarge its casino and add a 200-room hotel wing, a 3,500-seat theater, and a 5-story parking garage. Graton Casino is currently the fifth largest casino in California. Graton will become the second largest when the casino expansion is completed in early 2026.

The expansion will add 179,620 square-feet to the casino floor and feature 2,000 more slot machines, a new poker room, and a high-limit gaming area. See expansion details

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Graton Resort Casino

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opened their 534,000-square-foot casino resort at the northwest edge of Rohnert Park on Nov 5, 2013. The tribe signed a 20-year state gaming compact to pay a percentage of revenues to the state plus $200 million for public safety and other community services. Estimated first-year gaming revenue is $328.5 million and estimated 7th year is $392 million. Estimated permanent jobs is 2000 employees.

On November 15, 2016 the new 200 guest room hotel opened. Amenities include a fitness center and spa, a pool, and a 20,000 square-foot event center. The hotel project cost $175 million to complete.

In early 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic caused Graton Resort & Casino to shut down operations. Graton remained closed until June 18, 2020 when it reopened in the first phase of a managed process to ensure the safety of guest and employees.

Graton Resort & Casino announced plans on April 4, 2022 to vastly expand the size of its casino and add a second hotel tower. The casino gaming floor will add 179,620 square feet including a rooftop restaurant. The expansion project will also add 221 hotel rooms, an expanded swimming pool area, a 3,500-seat theater, and a 5-story parking garage. The casino floor expansion will open in early 2026.

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Graton's $1B Expansion Project

Graton Casino Will Become 2nd Largest in California
Graton Resort and Casino opened in Rohnert Park in 2013 at a cost of $825 million. The casino has a 317,750 square-foot gaming floor with 3,000 slot machines and 144 table games. A 200-room hotel was added in 2016.

In 2023 a new expansion project began which will double the size of both the casino and the hotel and also add a live entertainment theater, a rooftop restaurant and a new parking garage.

$1B PROJECT SUMMARY

Casino

The east side of the casino will be expanded with another 179,620 square feet to accomodate 2,000 more slot machines and 20 more table games.

The new total number of slot machines will be 6,000, the second most in California behind the 7,200 slot at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

Rooftop Restaurant

A new rooftop dining venue will provide 28,000-square-feet for indoor and outdoor seating. Guest capacity will be 480.

Hotel

A new hotel wing will be built on the southside of the existing hotel. This will be a 6-story, 221 room addition with an expanded pool area. Total hotel rooms will be 421.

Theater

A live-entertainment theater will be built on the northside of the casino. Seating capacity will be 3,500.

Parking

A five-story parking garage will be added to the eastside of the casino. The 5-story structure will have parking capacity for 1,600 vehicles, 32 EV charging stations, solar panel arrays, and a pedestrian walkway to the casino.

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Graton Casino's $1B Expansion Project | April 2025 Update

April 19, 2025

The $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort Casino will be completed in phases. Here are the construction timelines for the expansion project.

Casino Expansion
This expansion project will open in early 2026 and add another 179,620 square-feet to Graton's casino floor. The new space will have 2,000 more slot machines and 20 more table games, a new poker room, high-limit gaming area, and a sports bar. There will also be a rooftop restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

Hotel Expansion
Construction on the new hotel tower will begin in this June. This 6-story hotel addition will be on the southside of the existing hotel and feature 221 rooms. An expanded pool area will be added later.

The Event at Graton Resort & Casino
This entertainment theater is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026. The venue will present concerts and other liver performsnces with a seating capacity for 3,500 guests.

Parking Garage
The new parking garage was completed and opened on August 12, 2024. The structure supports the additional parking needs for the total expansion project by providing 1,600 more parking spaces and 32 EV charging stations.

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Graton Casino's $1B Expansion Update | March 2025

March 28, 2025

The $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort Casino reached a major milestone this week, as the construction crew hoisted the final steel beam into place to complete the exterior framework for the new casino addition.

The event was celebrated with a traditional topping off ceremony attended by casino officials, construction crew members, and guests. The symbolic beam was painted white and signed by Graton Rancheria members and guests. An American flag was attached to the beam before lifting into place.

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Graton Resort and Casino celebrates expansion milestone - Courtesy of The Press Democrat, Mar 26, 2025. Available from YouTube

Graton Resort & Casino is undergoing a massive $1 billion expansion project, which will make it the second largest casino in California. Construction will be completed late this year.

GRATON EXPANSION STATUS

1. Casino
   Expansion of the casino will be completed late this year. Construction crews are adding 179,620 more square feet to the gaming floor. The new space will be hosting 2,000 more slot machines, a new poker room, and a high-limit gaming area.

   The enlarged casino will bring the total number of slot machines at Graton Casino to 6,000. This will be the second most in California behind the 7,200 slot at < a href="ca-yaamava.asp">Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Southern California.

2. Parking Garages
   A new parking garage on the southside of the casino is finished and open for use. The garage provides 1,800 vehicle spaces and a pedestrian walkway to the casino. Construction continues on a 5-story parking garage on the eastside, which will add 1,600 vehicle spaces and 32 EV charging stations.

3. Hotel
   The expanded hotel will open in a later stage. A new five-story hotel wing will double the number of guest rooms to 421 and will feature a large, 28,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant.

SHILOH CASINO LAWSUIT

As the Graton casino expansion continues, the Graton Rancheria is fighting new competition from Koi Nation in nearby Winsor. Two months ago the Koi Nation received federal approval to build a $600 million casino resort, named Shiloh Resort & Casino, on a location within 15 miles of Graton. Graton Rancheria has filed a lawsuit to overturn the approval issued by the Depart of Interior. The case was filed Feb. 14 in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.

GRATON CASINO WEBSITE

You can learn more about the $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort & Casino on its website. Click here.

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Graton Rancheria files 11th-hour lawsuit to stop Shiloh Casino project

December 4, 2024

Graton Rancheria filed a lawsuit last week against the U.S. Department of the Interior to stop the Koi Nation from building a $600 million casino resort within 15 miles of Graton Resort and Casino. The project, named the Shiloh Resort and Casino, is under review for approval by the Interior Department and a final decision is expected soon. Graton Rancheria filed its lawsuit on Nov. 27 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

The Koi Nation was federally-recognized in 2019. In 2021 the tribe purchased 68 acres located 10 miles northeast of Santa Rosa, California. Later that year the tribe announced plans to build a $600 million, 1.2 million square-foot casino and destination resort on that land and applied for federal approval through the U.S. Department of Interior. The application process is in a 30-day public comment period which ends Dec. 23. Soon after that, the Interior Department will decide whether to accept or reject the application. That decision is expected before the end of the Biden administration.

If the Koi Nation plan is approved, the Shiloh Resort and Casino will be built and managed with the help of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Chickasaw operate the Winstar World Casino, which is the largest casino in the world.

Graton Rancheria does not want to share the market with a nearby competitor, and bases its law case on tribal rights to ancestral lands. The lawsuit alleges the Koi Nation has no ancestral rights to the casino land. Graton says the historic rancheria of the Koi Nation is 50 miles to the north.

"Through its Project, the Koi Nation is improperly attempting to establish trust lands for gaming outside of its ancestral territory and in the aboriginal homeland of the Tribe."

- Graton Rancheria Lawsuit

Koi Nation spokesman, Sam Singer, strongly denies these claims. He told SFGATE:

"There is no truthfulness or merit to the Graton Rancheria lawsuit which was made in bad faith. The lawsuit is an effort at gamesmanship to circumvent the BIA's legal and regulatory process to advance Graton's own economic interest."

- Sam Singer, Koi Nation spokesman

The Department of Interior will make a decision soon. If the Koi Nation casino is approved, the Shiloh Resort and Casino will likely not start construction anytime soon. The legal challenge to the casino may keep the project languishing in court for the next few years.

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Graton Resort Casino $1B Expansion | Sept. 2024 Update

September 28, 2024

The $1 expansion project underway at Graton Resort & Casino continues on-schedule for completion late next year. When finished, Graton will be California's second largest casino after Yaamava' Resort Casino.

August 2024: Last month Graton completed and opened a new south parking garage with 1,800 vehicle spaces. A pedestrian walkway connects the garage to the casino. The location of the south parking garage is shown below.

September 2024: This month Graton began preparation work on the eastside of the casino. This area of construction will add a poker room, a high-limit gaming area, and a sports bar. There will also be a rooftop restaurant.

Garden: Graton has recently purchased multiple parcels of land on the westside of the casino. The new land totals about 40-acres and will be developed as an organic community garden.

Hotel: Graton is building a five-story, hotel wing on the southside of the existing hotel. The new wing will add with 200 rooms and an adult pool with a swim-up bar.

Completion Date: The expansion project will open in phases, and the entire project will be completed before the end of 2025.

Contractors:
Project Architects: Walter P. Moore & Associates of San Diego and Bergman Walls & Associates of Henderson, Nevada
Project Developer: ECL Development LLC, of Las Vegas
PGeneral Contractor: SMC Contracting, Inc. of Sparks, Nevada

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Graton Resort & Casino 's $1B Expansion | August 2024 Update

August 10, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino began a $1B expansion project last year to enlarge its casino and add a new hotel wing, a rooftop restaurant, a live entertainment theater, and a five-story parking garage.

On Monday the parking garage will open to the public with capacity for 1,800 vehicles and a pedestrian walkway to the casino.

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New Parking Garage - Opening Monday, August 12 - Courtesy of Graton Resort & Casino, Aug 5, 2024. Available from YouTube

"This is an exciting day and we're thrilled to begin construction. The expansion reflects our consistent mission to provide the highest quality guest experience at Graton Resort & Casino. We've been working on these plans for several years and we're excited to create new job opportunities here in Sonoma County."

- Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman

When construction is completed in 2026, Graton Casino will boast with 6,000 slot machines, the second largest casino in California next to the 6,500 slots at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

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Graton Resort & Casino will be 2nd largest CA casino

February 26, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino began construction of a $1 billion expansion project on June 16, 2023. When completed, Graton will have doubled the size of its casino and hotel becoming the second largest casino resort in California.

Slot Machines
Graton Casino currently has 3,000 slot machines. The expansion will add 2,000 slots with room for an additional 1,000. Yaamava' Resort Casino at San Manuel is the largest casino in California with 7,400 slot machines.

Table Games
Graton Casino will increase the number of table games from 144 to 164. Yaamava' has 150.

Hotel Rooms
Graton will double its number of hotel rooms to 421. Yaamava' has 432 rooms.

In addition the expansion at Graton Resort & Casino will add a 3,500-seat theater, a parking structure with 1,500 vehicle spaces, and a large rooftop restaurant will have indoor and outdoor seating.

In recent news Graton Resort & Casino opened a new restaurant named Bistro 101. The American casual cuisine was inspired by wine country and features smash burgers and Waygo beef. New themed cocktail areas will be added this spring. Bistro 101 is open 7 AM to midnight daily and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Graton Resort & Casino Celebrates 10th Anniversary

November 15, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. The casino resort opened on Nov. 5, 2013. In a press release, Graton thanked its 50 million casino visitors over the past decade, and thanked its 2,000 team members for making Graton the "best of the best". Graton is the second largest employer in Sonoma County,

"As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, I'd like to acknowledge our dedicated team members who go above and beyond every day to make sure that our property is the best of the best."

- Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman
  Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

Each year Graton Resort & Casino and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria contributes millions of dollars to community organizations. Employees receive paid Volunteer Days to help local programs, such as food banks, animal shelters, Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, and others.

As the second decade begins, Graton Resort & Casino has started a $1 billion expansion project to add a hotel wing and enlarge the casino floor. When completed, Graton will be the second largest casino in California.

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Graton Resort & Casino October Promotions

October 12, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino is elevating the excitement this October with a $200,000 cash giveaway, a $1 million slot tournament, a $100,000 progressive jackpot giveaway, a carry-on luggage giveaway, and more!

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October 2023 Promotions at Graton Resort & Casino - Courtesy of Graton Resort & Casino, Sep 30, 2023. Available from YouTube

2023 Casino Player Best of Gaming Awards
In addition to all the special promotions this month, Graton Casino announced it is also the winner of several prestigious 2023 Casino Player Best of Gaming Awards. Graton won the "Favorite Casino Resort for a Staycation", "Best Slot Tournaments", "Best Poker Tournaments", "Best Pool" and "Best Hosts."

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OCTOBER PROMOTIONS

Graton Resort & Casino is featuring the following key promotions for October:

$200,000 Cascade of Cash Giveaway
Every Saturday in October 7pm to 10pm
Each hour there will be one winner of $10,000 cash and twenty winners of $500 cash.

$1 Million Life of Luxury Slot Tournament
Qualifying Tournaments Oct 14 & 28
Buy-in $250 for one entry
Top 35 winners at each qualifying tournament receives entry into the Final $500,000 Slot Tournament with a chance to win up to $250,000 Cash!

Golden Harvest Slot Tournament
Every Thursday in October 1pm to 6pm
Top price up to $10,000 cash. Fifty winners at each tournament.
All rewards members get one free entry to each tournament.

Friday the 13th Giveaway
Friday October 13 6pm - 10pm
One $13,000 cash winner and 50 winners of $1,000 in Free Slot Play

Gift Days
Carry-on Luggage Giveaway
Sunday October 15 10am - 8pm
Earn 1,000 Points on October 15 to get Carry-on Luggage.

$25,000 Progressive Jackpot Giveaway
Friday October 17 at 7pm
Earn 3,000 points during the month for 1 entry and keep your points.
Win up to $25,000 cash. 20 guaranteed winners

$50,000 Progressive Jackpot Giveaway
Friday November 24 at 7pm
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Graton Casino Expansion Update - Aug 2023

August 17, 2023

Two months after the groundbreaking for the $1B expansion project at Graton Resort & Casino, the construction is underway with site preparation and grading for the new five-level parking structure.

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Operating Engineers work on the Graton Resort and Casino expansion project - Courtesy of Operating Engineers Local 3, Aug 8, 2023. Available from YouTube

Since the expansion project was announced in June, the casino has made two important announcements.

Management

Graton Resort & Casino has appointed Lana Rivera to the newly-created President role. She will spearheading the expansion project at Graton. Additionally, Brian Green has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the day-to-day operations and assist President Rivera with the casino's expansion project.

"Lana has driven both growth and loyalty at Graton. We have the best team members in the business largely because of Lana's leadership. I'm thrilled that she's spearheading our property expansion, which will allow us to serve our guests with additional entertainment and amenities as we give back to our community."

- Greg Sarris, Graton Rancheria Tribal Chairman

New Support Agreement with Rohnert Park

To offset the financial impact of the expanded Graton Resort & Casino on the city government, a new agreement has been negotiated between the tribe and Rohnert Park. Graton Rancheria will pay a one-time $3.9 million payment for several road project needed for increased traffic resulting from the expansion. These include:

• Improvements to the U.S. 101 north offramp at Commerce Boulevard.

• Additional turn lanes at Rohnert Park Expressway and Redwood Drive.

• New right-turn lane at Golf Course Drive and Redwood Drive.

• Additional second left turn lane at the U.S. 101 south offramp at Golf Course Drive.

• Automated traffic monitoring system for control of traffic signals west of Highway 101.

In addition, Graton Rancheria will continue paying an $13.3 million annual fee to be adjusted for inflation. Funds are allocated by the city as follows:

• $4.05 million to mitigate cost on traffic, public safety, stormwater and other city services resulting from the casino operations

• $6.6 million to mitigate any other costs not covered by the above contribution

• $1.3 million for workforce housing and neighborhood upgrades within one mile of the casino

• $1.3 million to the Rohnert Park Foundation to help community projects in the city

Recent Graton News

Graton Resort & Casino is currently hosting the World Series of Poker Circuit from Aug. 10-21. Also this month, the casino is hosting the "All Aboard Summer slots Tournament". Graton has also launched a new mobile app for cashless gaming.

U.S. Secretary Of The Interior Deb Haaland visited Graton Rancheria last week for discussions with survivors of federal Indian boarding schools and their descendants.

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Graton Casino Expansion Update - July 2023

July 1, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino's massive $1 billion expansion project is previewed in this video provided by the casino. When completed, Graton will be the second largest casino resort in California.

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Graton Resort & Casino Expansion - Courtesy of Graton Resort & Casino, Jun 19, 2023. Available from YouTube

Graton Resort & Casino is expanding its casino size, adding a 200-room hotel wing, building a five-level parking structure, adding a rooftop restaurant, and expanding with a new 3,500-seat entertainment theater.

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Graton Casino starts construction today on $1B expansion

June 16, 2023

Construction of a massive, $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort & Casino begins today. The project will double the size of the casino and hotel making Graton the second largest casino resort in California by 2025.

Yesterday the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on the southeast parking lot of the casino where construction will begin today on a five-level parking garage. The structure will include solar panels, EV charging stations, a pedestrian walkway to the casino, and capacity for 1,500 vehicles.

"This is an exciting day, and we're thrilled to begin construction. The expansion reflects our consistent mission to provide the highest quality guest experience at Graton Resort & Casino. We've been working on these plans for several years, and we're excited to create new job opportunities here in Sonoma County."

- Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman

$1B PROJECT SUMMARY

• The casino will add 179,620 square feet, 2,000 new slot machines, a new poker room, and a new high-limit area.

• A new hotel wing will add with 200 rooms.

• A rooftop restaurant will provide indoor and outdoor seating for 480 guests.

• A 3,500-seat theater will host live entertainment.

• A five-level parking structure will accomodate 1,500 vheicles.

Graton Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

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Graton Resort & Casino Expansion Update!

June 9, 2023

Within a few weeks Graton Resort & Casino will break ground on a massive construction project to double the size of its casino and double its number of hotel rooms. When completed in early 2026, Graton Resort & Casino will be the second largest in California after Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

The groundbreaking ceremony for this expansion project is expected later this month. See expansion plan details.

Last week the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the project after updating its agreement with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The tribe agrees to pay the county an additional $5 million annually after the expansion is completed.

Rohnert Park is also negotiating an updated agreement with the tribe to support the additional needs of the expansion project. The city currently receives about $16 million annually from Graton Casino.

Earlier this year the State of California ratified a new gaming compact for Graton Casino. The 25-year agreement authorizes the casino to increase in the total number of slot machines from 3,000 to 6,000.

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Graton Resort and Casino to become 2nd largest in California

April 13, 2023

Graton Resort and Casino plans a huge expansion of its casino and hotel which will double its size into the second largest casino resort in California behind Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. Graton will add more than 1.2 million square feet of new construction for additional casino space, another hotel wing, a rooftop restaurant, and a theater. Construction will take 18 months and will start later this year pending final state and federal approvals.

Casino: The casino floor will be expanded to the east with an additional 86,000 square feet. The new space will host 3,000 more slot machines and 20 gaming tables.

Hotel: A new 6-story wing with 221 rooms will be added south of the existing hotel. Total rooms will be 421. The new wing will include a new pool area.

Rooftop Restaurant: A large rooftop restaurant will have indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate a total of 480 guests. Total size will be 28,000 square feet.

Theater: A new 3,500-seat theater for live entertainment will be built on the north side of the casino.

Parking Structure: A new parking structure will be built on the eastern side of the property and connect to the casino with a pedestrian walkway. The structure will be 5-stories with 1,500 vehicle spaces.

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Graton Resort and Casino may now double its slot machines

March 17, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new gaming compact with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, which authorizes the tribe to double the number of total slot machines at Graton Resort and Casino. The casino currently operates 3,000 slot machines. The new agreement will now go to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for final approval.

Last year Graton Resort & Casino announced plans to add 179,620 square feet to the casino's gaming area (45% increase). The Graton expansion project also includes a new 5-story hotel tower with 221 guest rooms, a rooftop restaurant, a 3,500-seat theater, and a 5-level parking garage.

The new state-tribe compact is a 25-year agreement that also provides additional casino payments into the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund (RSTF), which supports limited and non-gaming California tribes, and pays 2% of net wins to the Sonoma County and Rohnert Park.

The 200-page gaming agreement can be viewed here.

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Graton Resort & Casino expansion plans

April 16, 2022

Graton Resort & Casino is planning to expand its gaming floor, add an entertainment theater, add a rooftop restaurant, and build a second hotel tower. The Graton Casino opened in 2013 with a 320,000-square-foot gaming floor, 3,000 slot machines and 144 table games. A 200-room hotel was added in 2016.

The new plan will add 179,620 square feet to the casino for a 45% increase in floor size. The casino expansion also includes a rooftop restaurant.

The hotel expansion will add a second, 5-story tower with 221 guest rooms and suites located adjacent to the existing tower. The hotel's swimming pool area will also be expanded.

The expansion will also include a 3,500-seat theater, an additional water tank, a central plant addition, and a new 5-level parking garage.

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria filed a Notice of Preparation on April 4, 2022 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A review of environmental impact concerns will be conducted with a comment period from April 4, 2022 to May 4, 2022.

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Graton Casino cancels indoor NYE party with 4,000 Guests

December 30, 2020

Graton Resort and Casino north of San Francisco avoided a major health and public relations catastrophe by canceling a huge. indoor New Years Eve party. Over 4,000 guest were expected.

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Casino in Sonoma County Cancels Indoor New Year's Eve Party With 4,000 Guests - Courtesy of NBC Bay Area, Dec 24, 2020. Available from YouTube

The cancellation was announced on Facebook on Christmas Eve:

"Graton Resort Casino will close at 5:00 p.m. on 12/31 for all activities. All parties and gatherings on New Year's Eve have been canceled. The casino will re-open on 1/1/21 at 6:00 a.m."

Graton Resort and Casino is not subject to state of local COVID-19 health rules because it is located on the sovereign land of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and governed only by federal law.

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Graton Resort & Casino reopens June 18

June 6, 2020

After shutting down on March 17th to fight the spread of COVID-19, Graton Resort & Casino will reopen on Thursday, June 18th at 8am!

All guests and employees must pass a temperature check when entering Graton Casino. Individuals with temperatures above 100.4 degrees will not be admitted. In addition, all guests and employees must wear face masks at all times.

The physical layout in the gaming areas has been configured for proper social distancing between players. Similarly, the restaurant is spaced for proper distances between tables.

Valet service will be temporarily suspended. Hotel amenities, such as the spa & salon, pool, fitness center and business center will also be suspended.

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Graton Resort and Casino offers smoke-free gaming area

October 02, 2018

The Graton Resort and Casino opened a smoke free gaming area this week. It is an enclosed area that is separate from the rest of the gaming floor.

There are 300 slot machines in the new area. A special ventilation system was added. The larger section of the casino is separated from the smoke free gaming area by double doors. Also, the casino has provided guests with a separate entrance from the parking area.

The hotel and restaurants have never allowed smoking.

Casinos have often offered areas for smoke free gaming. The Graton offering a dedicated room is something different. The main gaming area of the casino and the hotel is divided by a glass wall. This prevents any of the smoke from the casino entering into the non-smoking areas.

Located in the casino's event center. The area offers 9,000 square feet of space.

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New Hotel Opens at Granton Resort & Casino

Nov 12, 2016

The new 200 guest room hotel will open publicly on Tuesday at Granton Resort & Casino.

The casino resort is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Station Casinos is the operating partner for the casino.

Guest rooms begin at $300 a night. Amenities include a fitness center and spa, a pool, and a 20,000 square-foot event center.

This will be the first casino in Sonoma County to have a hotel. The expansion project cost $175 million to complete.

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News Headlines Continued

2024

Graton Resort & Casino 's $1B Expansion | August 2024 Update August 10, 2024 - Graton Resort & Casino began a $1B expansion project last year to enlarge its casino and add a new hotel wing, a rooftop restaurant, a live entertainment ... Read more Graton Rancheria files 11th-hour lawsuit to stop Shiloh Casino project December 4, 2024 - Graton Rancheria filed a lawsuit last week against the U.S. Department of the Interior to stop the Koi Nation from building a $600M casino within 15 miles of ... Read more California's Top 10 Luckiest Casinos | Casinos.com May 11, 2024 - The "Top 10 Luckiest Casinos in California" have been compiled by casino.com. The publication analyzed data from TripAdvisor reviews to determine the number and frequency. ... Read more Graton Resort & Casino will be 2nd largest CA casino February 26, 2024 - Graton Resort & Casino began construction of a $1 billion expansion project on June 16, 2023. When completed, Graton will have doubled its size ... Read more

2023

Graton Resort & Casino Celebrates 10th Anniversary November 15, 2023 - Graton Resort & Casino is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. The casino resort opened on Nov. 5, 2013. In a press release, Graton thanked its 50 million casino visitors overthe ... Read more Graton Resort & Casino October Promotions October 12, 2023 - Graton Resort & Casino is elevating the excitement this October with a $200,000 cash giveaway, a $1 million slot tournament, a $100,000 progressive jackpot giveaway and more! ... Read more Graton Casino Expansion Update - Aug 2023 August 17, 2023 - Two months after the groundbreaking for the $1B expansion project at Graton Resort & Casino, construction is underway with site preparation and grading for the new five-level parking structure. ... Read more Graton Casino Expansion Update - July 2023 July 1, 2023 - Graton Resort & Casino's massive $1 billion expansion project is previewed in this video provided by the casino. When completed, Graton will be the second largest casino resort in California. ... Read more Graton Casino starts construction today on $1B expansion June 16, 2023 - Construction of a massive, $1 billion expansion project at Graton Resort & Casino begins today. The project will double the size of the casino and hotel making Graton the ... Read more Graton Resort & Casino Expansion Update! June 9, 2023 - Within a few weeks Graton Resort & Casino will break ground on a massive construction project to double the size of its casino and double its number of hotel rooms. When completed in ... Read more Graton Resort & Casino expansion plans April 16, 2022 - Graton Resort & Casino is planning to expand its gaming floor, add an entertainment theater, add a rooftop restaurant, and build a second hotel tower. Graton opened in 2013 with a 320,000 sq-ft gaming floor ... Read more Graton Resort and Casino to become 2nd largest in California April 13, 2023 - Graton Resort and Casino plans a huge expansion of its casino and hotel which will double its size into the second largest casino resort in California behind Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San ... Read more Graton Resort and Casino may now double its slot machines March 17, 2023 - Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new gaming compact with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, which authorizes the tribe to double the total slot machines at Graton ... Read more

2022

Second California Sports Betting Measure Qualifies for November Ballot May 12, 2022 - A mobile sports betting measure received enough signatures last week to qualify as a choice on California's November ballot. The measure titled "Californians for Solutions to Homelessness ... Read more Update: California sports betting battle on Nov ballot April 23, 2022 - California voters will decide whether to legalize sports betting and who will control it in this year's November 8 election. Although most of the ballot initiatives are still seeking signatures to qualify for ... Read more San Manuel-backed sports betting initiative cleared to gather signatures January 22, 2022 - A sports betting initiative backed by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and three other tribes has been cleared by the California Sec. of State to begin collecting signatures ... Read more

2020

Graton Casino cancels indoor NYE party with 4,000 Guests December 30, 2020 - Graton Resort and Casino north of San Francisco avoided a major health and public relations catastrophe by canceling a huge. indoor New Years Eve party. Over 4,000 guest were expected. ... Read more Graton Resort & Casino reopens June 18 June 6, 2020 - Graton Rancheria announced yesterday the reopening date for their Graton Resort & Casino will be June 18. Graton's 320,000-square-foot casino and hotel is the largest gaming facility in the SF Bay Area ... Read more

2018

Graton Resort and Casino offers smoke-free gaming area October 2, 2018 - Graton Casino now offers a 9,000 sq-ft, nonsmoking gaming area featuring 300 slot machines and a separate guest entrance from the parking area. ... Read more

2016

11.12.2016 New Hotel Opens at Granton Resort & Casino