Turning Stone Resort Casino Completes First Phase of Expansion with Crescent Hotel and SALT Restaurant Openings

The Oneida Indian Nation opened the Crescent Hotel along with the SALT fine-dining restaurant at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York during the period of July 17 through July 20 2026, and these additions represent the initial completed portions of a broader $400 million Evolution expansion project designed to support increased meetings and conventions activity while also attracting more leisure travelers to the region. The project as a whole seeks to strengthen local economic development through expanded hospitality infrastructure and related services that connect directly to the existing casino operations and surrounding community facilities.

Project Scope and Development Timeline

Construction on the Evolution initiative began several years prior to the 2026 openings and encompasses multiple phases that will eventually add capacity for larger group events as well as individual guest stays, while the Crescent Hotel itself contributes 258 new guest rooms that increase overnight options without altering the core gaming floor layout. Planners coordinated the timeline so that the hotel and