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The Graton Resort & Casino expansion promises an elevated, glamorous gaming experience with new high-end dining and entertainment offerings.Sonoma Today
Graton Resort & Casino is set to unveil the next phase of its expansion on May 4, introducing a new 144,000-square-foot, fully smoke-free gaming floor, as well as several new dining destinations including a rooftop restaurant, sports bar, and dessert shop. In April, the resort is also hosting a car giveaway promotion and slot tournaments with over $200,000 in prizes.
Why it matters
The expansion at Graton Resort & Casino represents a significant investment in the local entertainment and hospitality industry, providing new dining, gaming, and employment opportunities for the Sonoma community. The resort’s focus on creating a more spacious and comfortable environment for guests aligns with broader industry trends towards smoke-free gaming floors.
The details
The May 4 opening will debut several new dining destinations, including AYA, a rooftop restaurant led by award-winning Chef Roy Ellamar offering Coastal California cuisine with Asian influences and panoramic views of the Sonoma Hills. Additional offerings include Playbook Sports Bar, a lively game-day destination for elevated comfort food and sports viewing, and SoCo Dough Co., a dessert shop specializing in handcrafted doughnuts, creative gelato flavors and specialty beverages. The new 144,000-square-foot gaming floor will be fully smoke-free, creating a more spacious and comfortable environment for guests.
Graton Resort & Casino will unveil the next phase of its expansion on May 4, 2026.The Over $1 Million Dream Drive 8 Car Giveaway promotion runs Saturdays through April 25, 2026.The Over $200,000 Spin Into Spring Slot Tournament takes place on Mondays from 2PM-7PM in April 2026.
The players
Graton Resort & Casino
A resort and casino located in Sonoma, California, known for its gaming, dining, and entertainment offerings.
Roy Ellamar
An award-winning chef who will lead the new rooftop restaurant, AYA, at Graton Resort & Casino.
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What’s next
Graton Resort & Casino is currently hiring more than 160 culinary and food & beverage professionals across all levels to support the expansion. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit GratonCareers.com to learn more and apply.
The takeaway
Graton Resort & Casino’s expansion represents a significant investment in the local Sonoma entertainment and hospitality industry, providing new dining, gaming, and employment opportunities for the community. The resort’s focus on creating a more spacious and comfortable environment for guests aligns with broader industry trends towards smoke-free gaming floors.
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