Oneida Indian Nation Holds Topping Ceremony for $50 Million Point Place Casino Expansion

The Oneida Indian Nation continued its role as an engine for economic development and job creation in Madison County and all of Central New York as the final beam was placed for the first phase of a major expansion at Point Place Casino. The expansion, scheduled to be completed this year, will double the casino’s gaming floor, add a new multi-story hotel, create a new restaurant, reimagine the Fireside Lounge and introduce new retail space, expanded parking and more.

Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (February 4, 2024) – The Oneida Indian Nation today gathered with elected officials, representatives of the building trades, community leaders and its team members for a topping ceremony to recognize a milestone in its major expansion at Point Place Casino.

During the event, the final beam required for the first phase of the $50 million expansion was raised by construction workers working on the project. Before its installation, the beam was signed by Point Place Casino team members, the Oneida Indian Nation Council and regional partners. 

The Oneida Indian Nation’s massive investment in Point Place Casino will:

1. Double its existing gaming floor
2. Create a new multi-story hotel with an event space and a new Perfect Pour Cafe in its lobby
3. Add a new full-service restaurant
4. Reimagine the Fireside Lounge with a 360-degree view of its fireplace and cozy seating
5. Double available parking
6. Introduce new retail space

All of the amenities created by the expansion will begin opening in phases later this summer.

Along with a host of exciting new offerings, the Point Place Casino expansion is expected to create approximately 250 construction jobs and a variety of full-time and part-time permanent roles for area residents when complete. The $50 million investment by the Oneida Indian Nation into the casino continues its commitment to the constant growth and diversification of its enterprises and to serving as a leader in economic development and job creation for Madison County, the Mohawk Valley and all of Central New York.

“Expanding Point Place Casino expands our shared success, making a better future not just for those of us here today, but for our grandchildren’s grandchildren unto the Seventh Generation and beyond,” said Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter. “The placement of this beam is a major step toward that better future.”

“The Oneida Indian Nation’s vision and commitment to this project have been instrumental in making this expansion a reality,” said Town of Sullivan Supervisor Tom Daviau. “We are grateful for the Nation’s continued support and relationship. This expansion is a significant achievement for our community and I am thankful for the positive impact it will have on the Town of Sullivan.”

“When the Oneida Indian Nation opens or expands its businesses, it’s only a matter of time until the project is finished and they’re ready to do it all over again,” said Central-Northern New York Building & Construction Trades Council President Greg Lancette. “We can count on that because the Nation has a 30-year track record of constant reinvestment, building and growth. When that next project comes – and we know it will – it’s going to be even bigger and better than the last.”

For photos from today’s event, please click HERE.

With the expansion at Point Place Casino, the Oneida Indian Nation continues a historic period of growth across its enterprises, which generate $1 billion in economic activity each year. Last year, work began on the $370 million Turning Stone Evolution, the largest reinvestment in and expansion of the resort in two decades. More recently, the Nation announced the grand opening of two new Verona Collective dispensaries with plans for two additional dispensaries to follow by the end of 2025.

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About Point Place Casino

Owned by the Oneida Indian Nation and an entity of Turning Stone Enterprises, Point Place Casino is a smoke-free gaming and entertainment venue located in Upstate New York in the town of Bridgeport. Opened in March 2018, Point Place Casino features more than 500 slot machines, an assortment of table games, TS Sports, Perfect Pour Cafe, Burgers of Madison County and the Fireside Lounge.