Wilton tribal elder and former chairwoman Mary Tarango led the crowd of several hundred tribal members, local and regional officials in prayer on the Promenade Parkway site near Highway 99. Tarango and other Rancheria and civic leaders at Tuesday’s groundbreaking for the $400 million project hailed the day as not only an economic boon to an Elk Grove seeking to emerge from its reputation as a bedroom community but as another step toward Wilton tribal self-sufficiency. Among the casino’s features will be 2,000 slot machines, more than 80 gaming tables, and 12 distinct dining options. It also unveiled its logo and name, Sky River Casino, with an opening date set for the second half of 2022.īoyd Gaming will build and operate the casino on land that is owned by the tribe. The Wilton Rancheria tribe on Tuesday broke ground on their casino-resort project in Elk Grove, Sacramento, California.
Gavin Newsom offered congratulations via video.
Among local officials attending the ceremony on Tuesday were California Assemblymembers, Sacramento County Supervisor, and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.
