Sky River Casino - Elk Grove, California

Sky River Casino is a premier tribal gaming destination located in Elk Grove, California. The property features a modern gaming floor, diverse dining options, and a rapidly expanding footprint driven by the Wilton Rancheria's long-term vision for a full-scale resort. The current expansion represents the largest development phase since the casino's opening.

Sky River Casino is undergoing a multi-phase expansion that will transform the property into a full-service resort destination. The project includes a 300-room hotel, a spa and wellness center, a resort-style pool complex, a multi-use event center, expanded gaming, and major infrastructure upgrades. Construction accelerated in early 2026 with several milestones already completed.

Phase 1: Gaming & Parking Upgrades

The first phase was completed in March 2026 and included a 20,000-square-foot gaming expansion with 312 new slot machines and additional table game capacity. A new five-level, 1,600-space parking garage opened shortly after, improving guest access and supporting future resort traffic.

Phase 2: Hotel, Spa, Pool & Event Center

The Wilton Rancheria broke ground on the hotel resort on April 27, 2026. This phase includes the hotel tower, spa, pool complex, and a multi-use event and entertainment center. Construction will continue through 2027 with phased openings expected in late 2027 and full completion targeted for early 2028.

Future Phases

Additional dining, entertainment, and outdoor enhancements may follow as part of the tribe's long-term development plan for Sky River.

Sky River's expansion program is in full construction as of June 2026. Early-phase upgrades were completed in March, and the hotel resort officially entered vertical development following the April groundbreaking ceremony. Construction crews are now focused on foundation work, structural framing, and utility systems for the resort components.

Current Focus

Active work includes hotel foundation preparation, site utilities, and early vertical construction. Interior design planning and contractor coordination are underway as the project transitions into full-scale resort development.

Projected Completion

The hotel and resort amenities are expected to open in phases beginning in late 2027, with full completion targeted for early 2028.

Sky River Casino's expansion follows a multi-year development plan that began in 2025 and continues through 2028. Major milestones include:

Completed Milestones

• September 2025: Parking garage structure topped off.
• March 7, 2026: Gaming floor expansion completed.
• March 24, 2026: Five-level parking garage opened.
• April 27, 2026: Hotel resort groundbreaking ceremony.

Current Phase - 2026-2027

• Hotel foundation and utility installation.
• Vertical construction of the hotel tower.
• Interior buildout and resort amenity construction.

Projected Milestones

• Late 2027: Phased opening of select resort amenities.
• Early 2028: Full resort completion.

These renderings show the full resort buildout when opening in 2028.

Sky River Casino's expansion entered full construction in early 2026, with major structural and site development activity now visible across the property. The Wilton Rancheria is advancing multiple components of the resort project simultaneously, including hotel foundation work, utility installation, and early vertical framing. Below is a summary of the latest progress.

Hotel Foundation & Site Work

Construction crews are preparing the hotel tower foundation with excavation, grading, and reinforced concrete work. Utility systems for water, power, and drainage are being installed to support the future hotel, spa, and pool complex. Structural materials and staging areas are now active on the east side of the property.

Vertical Construction Begins

Early vertical framing has started on the lower levels of the hotel tower. Steel components, support columns, and framing assemblies are being positioned as the project transitions from groundwork to above-grade construction. Additional cranes and heavy equipment have been brought on-site to support this phase.

Event Center & Resort Amenities

Site preparation is underway for the multi-use event and entertainment center. Crews are establishing utility corridors and preparing the footprint for future structural work. Planning and design coordination for the spa and resort-style pool complex are ongoing.

Parking & Access Improvements

With the new five-level parking garage now open, construction teams are improving internal access routes and staging areas to support resort construction. Traffic flow adjustments and temporary access paths are in place to maintain smooth guest movement during the buildout.

Next Steps

• Summer 2026 - Continued vertical framing of hotel tower.
• Late 2026 - Structural progress on event center and resort amenities.
• 2027 - Interior buildout, mechanical systems, and resort finishing.
• Early 2028 - Targeted full resort completion.

Construction will remain active throughout 2026 and 2027 as Sky River evolves into a full-scale destination resort for Northern California.

Sky River Casino offers a modern gaming experience with over 2,100 slot machines, table games, high-limit areas, and a diverse lineup of dining and entertainment options. The casino remains fully operational during construction, with expanded capacity following the March 2026 gaming floor upgrade.

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Sky River Casino is owned by the Wilton Rancheria and operated in partnership with Boyd Gaming. The expansion represents the tribe's largest economic development initiative and supports long-term economic sovereignty, job creation, and community investment in Elk Grove.

SKY RIVER CASINO
1 Sky River Parkway
Elk Grove, Sacramento County, CA 95758
(916) 866-0200

Sky River Casino is located about 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento off Highway 99 at Grant Line Road.

See the latest updates on Sky River Casino's expansion, construction milestones, and tribal development announcements.

Sky River Casino Expansion Update - June 2026 June 13, 2026 - As of June 2026, the multi-year expansion program at Sky River is fully underway, positioning Sky River as a future full-scale resort destination in the Sacramento region. ... Read more

Sky River Casino Begins Construction on 300-Room Resort Hotel April 27, 2026 - Wilton Rancheria has reached a major milestone in the development of its Sky River Casino property in Elk Grove, announcing the official ... Read more

Sky River Casino | Expansion Adds Parking Garage March 26, 2026 - The ongoing expansion project at Sky River Casino achieved another milestone Tuesday with the opening of a new five-level parking garage with 1,600 spaces ... Read more

Sky River Casino Expands Gaming Floor March 7, 2026 - Sky River Casino has completed the first phase of its 2026-2027 expansion project by adding 20,000 square feet to its gaming floor and adding 312 new slot machines ... Read more

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