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US – Thunder Valley to add over 300 slots in $56m makeover

By Phil - 30 January 2018

Thunder Valley Casino Resort, owned by the United Auburn Indian Community, in Lincoln, California, has invested US$56m in upgrades, including a new 25,000-square-foot, smoke-free poker room and bingo hall along with a new a high-limit slots area.

The resort has scheduled in an April 1 unveiling for its new additions.

The poker room will boast 27 tables, with convention space that will allow up to 45 tables for larger tournaments. The 13,000-square-foot bingo hall is being built following feedback from customers.

The new High Limit Slot room which will see the addition of 80 High Limit Slot Machines taking the total in that area to over 200.

In total it will be adding 300 slot machines to its overall gaming floor taking the casino’s total to more than 3,400 slots.

The hotel will finish three floors of its 17-story hotel, adding 111 rooms to the property.

Doug Elmets spokesman for the casino said: “This is what you can do when business is good. Business is good, and the economy is hot.”

Dawn Clayton, General Manager, added: “Thunder Valley is excited to transform our gaming floor and add upgrades that will serve to enhance the experience at our AAA 4-Diamond destination resort.”

“We are excited about the design improvements and new innovations that will serve to enhance the experience at our AAA Four Diamond destination resort,” said Joel Moore, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “Some of the best design and construction companies in the business have been selected to make it happen, and we can’t wait for the day when our guests see the remarkable design features.”

The casino will be facing added competition from the Wilton Rancheria tribe who is planning to build a $400m tribal casino and hotel next to Highway 99 at the south end of Elk Grove. It is expected to have 3,400 slot machines.