SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday announced a $50 million, large-scale expansion at its Point Place Casino, located in the Bridgeport area of the town of Sullivan in Madison County. The expansion comes in response to demand from guests for additional amenities as well as economic development occurring across the Central New […]
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday announced a $50 million, large-scale expansion at its Point Place Casino, located in the Bridgeport area of the town of Sullivan in Madison County.
The expansion comes in response to demand from guests for additional amenities as well as economic development occurring across the Central New York region.
“Listening to our guests is one of the reasons the Oneida Indian Nation’s enterprises have been so successful,” Nation representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter said in a news release. “With constant requests for more of everything Point Place Casino offers since its opening, we knew this expansion was more than necessary. As Central New York continues to experience an extremely exciting period of unprecedented growth, we are committed to continuing historic investments like this in our enterprises and the region to sustain this level of economic success for generations to come.”
The expansion, set to happen in the coming months, includes doubling the size of the gaming floor, a new hotel, a new restaurant offering American grill-style food, and reinventing the Fireside Lounge. The new hotel includes 100 rooms, eight suites, an event area for meetings and celebrations, and a satellite location of Perfect Pour Café. The changes at Fireside Lounge include doubling the size, an expanded bar area, and a new 360-degree view of the fireplace with cozy seating.
Since Point Place Casino opened in 2018, visitors have requested lodging options to accommodate weekend trips, additional dining options beyond The Burgers of Madison County, and expanded choices in gaming, the release stated.
“The Oneida Indian Nation has been a dedicated partner to Madison County for many years,” Madison County Board of Supervisors Chair John Pinard said. “We are confident that this latest investment in Point Place Casino will continue to create jobs and spur expanded economic activity that will help make Bridgeport and its surrounding communities even better places to live and work.”
“The expansion of Point Place Casino is welcome news for the town of Sullivan,”Town Supervisor Tom Daviau added. “The Oneida Indian Nation and the casino have been valued partners for our community, and this major expansion will help attract more tourists to Sullivan while generating critical economic investment to support our growth into the future.”
The expansion project will create 250 construction and permanent full-time and part-time jobs.
Last summer, the Oneida Indian Nation announced a two-year, $370-million project at Turning Stone that includes a new conference center and hotel, new dining venues, an outdoor event space, and more.
In 2021, the Nation opened The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, a restaurant and slots venue, followed by The Cove at Sylvan Beach vacation destination in 2021.
Other enterprises of the Oneida Indian Nation include YBR Casino & Sports Book, Maple Leaf Markets, SavOn Convenience stores, Verona Collective, an RV park, two marinas, Wáhta’ Maple Farm, a hunting preserve, and a salmon-fishing destination.
Turning Stone Enterprises is the parent organization for all of the Nation’s business operations and employs more than 4,500 people.