Graton Resort & Casino expanding to 2nd Largest in California

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 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 144,000 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. See 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 a major expansion project for its casino and hotel in April 2022. Construction will start in mid-2023 and be completed about 18 months later. See details.

News Headlines

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 More Headlines ...

Graton Expansion Project 2023-2025

Graton Casino Will Become 2nd Largest in California
The $825 million Graton Resort and Casino opened in Rohnert Park in 2013. 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 by 2025.

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Casino

The east side of the casino will be expanded with another 144,000 square feet to accomodate 3,000 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 6,500 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 1,500 vehicles and a pedestrian walkway to the casino.

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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 144,000 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 2025, 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 144,000 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 220-room hotel was added in 2016.

The new plan will add 144,000 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

2023

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

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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