Sky River Casino

I don't go to Sky River casino much because the few times I've been, I have not done well, and lose too quickly to enjoy a little play time before it takes my limit. Plus, there are no incentives provided to me to make a special trip, until this visit.I went for the Lunar New Year celebration and lion dance, and special offers.I enjoyed the lion and dragon dance that traveled the entire inside of the casino at 3:00 pm. The lions and dragon were beautiful, and the dancers were very good in mimicking their movements.Staff tossed chocolate coin candies, but not enough for many to enjoy. The other promotional new year incentive was gambling to earn entries into a contest, which required you to check in and activate at 6:00 pm to see how many entries you earned, for the contest beginning at 7:00 until 10:30.Each half hour, a name was drawn, and that winner would pick a number to see what they won. That means there could only be 8 winners to benefit from the promotion.That's not very encouraging.I'm glad I enjoyed the lion dance though, because it ended up costing quite a bit.

This casino is disappointing. I received a counterfeit $10 bill from change in their food court only I didn't know it was until I tried to use it on a slot machine. It would not work so I called for service if they could exchange it.Eventually, about 5 security and service workers came up to me and let me know that it was counterfeit. They asked for my ID and I complied. The security supervisor. R P. then told me that I had to leave the casino for the night.It's just crazy and embarrassing being treated like I'm a criminal as you know, if you go to the casino, you spend a lot. It would have just been a bit nicer, if there was some sincerity and discreetness when kicking me out, like just say, "Unfortunately, we understand that you're a regular player here but because of this counterfeit bill, it's policy that we have to ask you to leave tonight. I'm sorry. You're welcome to return tomorrow."I understand the ask to leave but I got the money from their establishment. I'm not trying to get in trouble for $10, but they took it from me, and kicked me out. Smh. At least put that on some free play on my card or give it back so I could use it for some groceries. Lol.This place can be fun tho, but it's crowded on Saturdays. I guess the good thing about being treated like that is it makes me feel like not going there anymore so I'm not losing money.

There is no doubt that this casino is one of the newest in the town, but there is a major problem here . The air conditioner is not working. the air in the casino is dead and filthy. I visited this place only Once and when I got home , I had an awful headache.Please note that bringing cash will save you to not spending money on the atm machine fees for 12$.

Sky River happens to be one of the newest casinos in the area and it's located in the beautiful city of Elk Grove right off of the 99 freeway. It's probably one of the most convenient casinos to come to since it is right off the freeway and easy to get to.Sky River isn't too small but it also isn't the biggest casino. They have a few restaurants, small food court, cigar bar, tons of slots, good selection of table games and so on. I wish I could tell you how the food is but I'm usually so focused and occupied that I literally starve myself when I'm there lol.I have a love/hate relationship with this casino because some days I'm winning on the slots and other days I lose so bad and want to leave crying lol. But this happens to be the first casino that I've ever won a handpay at and that alone is a big plus!! They have all of the "Lock It Link" slot machines that I love, they aren't as tight as the ones at Thunder Valley and do give good bonuses. Aside from losing money there often the other downsides would be the parking. While the parking lot is pretty spacious, it does fill up quick and if you don't come early or you come on the weekends you may find yourself circling the lot a few times. Other downsides are there is no hotel and no buffet. Also, it's hard to get free play here. I did read that they have plans to expand and build a hotel and even center sometime in 2027, so that will be nice. Overall, it's your average casino and given that it's still pretty new I will cut them some slack. I recommend coming here to check it out but don't expect too much. I'm sure in a few years it may be on the level of Thunder Valley and Cache Creek but for now it's good for its convenient location.

We recently visited the Sky casino. It's a nice place if you're into gambling. I went to see the hype and the crazy long lines that were forming outside the facility for months. We didn't stay for more than 5 to 10 minutes because of the smoke.Great place for people to get drinks and enjoy the whisky area.

For those of you wondering, I am not much of a casino person nor have I engaged in much gambling during my adult life. However, my late mother loved going to casinos as she went any chance she could. Going back to this casino, ever since this place made its debut back in the summer of 2022, I figure why not give it a try and see what it has to offer. This is none other than "Sky River Casino" which happens to be the very first casino to be build in the County of Sacramento; the other close casinos are "Thunder Valley" in Placer County, "Cache Creek" in Yolo County, "Jackson Rancheria" in Amador County, and "Redhawk Casino" in El Dorado County. Located in Elk Grove and directly to the right of Highway 99 and just north of Grant Line Rd., this casino is situated at the same site where the proposed (and now ill-fated) "Lent Ranch Mall" was supposed to be built in the mid-2000's. This undeveloped land sat for nearly 15 years before Sky River Casino was built. As far as the exterior layout, the parking lot is spacious but at the same time, quite confusing as there were several raised islands throughout. However, there are enough spots to accommodate thousands of guests as well as a free shuttle that runs 24/7 that drop you off at the main entrance.As for the interior layout, this building is roughly 100,000 square feet complete with over 2,000 slot machines, 80+ table games, and entertainment throughout. Surprisingly, many people skip the gambling and come for the dining. This is where you have the option of several major restaurants/lounges including "SR Prime Steakhouse", "32 Brews Street", "Dragon Beaux", and "The Humidor". There is also an open food court type area that includes all types of cuisines including Mexican, burgers, pizza, Japanese, Vietnamese, boba, American, and other options that offers coffee, breakfast, and desserts.As for my food experience, it was average for us as I ate sushi while my lady opted for chicken and brussels sprouts. My sushi was made delicious and set me back $17 for the roll with a self-serve fountain drink. However the chicken my lady had was lukewarm and a little on the drier side. I would recommend going to some of the higher end places for a better dining experience. But the food area was quite spacious as I did not feel cramped in any way.And as for the overall machines and tables that this place offers, there are a ton of options. Everything that ranges from the 1¢ slots and up as well as several tables that include blackjack, craps, baccarat, and much more. I ended up partaking in the 25¢ digital slot machines where I put in $5 and walked out with $50. So at least I walked out with more than when I came in. The payouts here can vary greatly with high minimums. However, I didn't encounter many cocktail waitresses as nobody approached us in the 30 or so minutes that we were at the machines.One final thing I wanted to mention is that the lingering smell of cigarette smoke can be overwhelming for many people. This casino does not have a smoke-free area as other casinos do. However, I hope as time goes on that this place will eventually get a dedicated hotel, shopping area, and more nearby entertainment. Since it is a gamble if you come up winning or losing, "Sky River Casino" is a nice addition to this part of Sacramento County. My rating, just an average three stars.

Updating review since they opened. This is the 4th time we have visited. Came this morning and thought being New Years Day that it might be busy but it was not. There was security doing bag checks that was not there before. The lady said they have done that since opening. I don't think so. They don't really look all that great (they peek as you open your bag) so it seems more intrusive rather than helpful. I ended up winning $50 ahead after a few hours of playing slots. There is a decent selection and the lay out is not crowded. What i really like is their food court. I like the selection. They opened a new breakfast cafe type place (was formally fried chicken) that had a really long line. The food look fresh and hearty. I like that they have a self serve drink station after you buy your cup. i like that they cash out machines give you the option to donate your loose change instead of being wasted or bothered to go to the cash cage with. Thunder does not do this. I like that there are cocktail waitresses that roll around a cart with ready made non-alcoholic drinks. Other casinos in so. cal do this. It is efficient. However after I took the wrapper off my straw, the gal says, "I don't take garbage." She said it nicely but thought that was rather poor customer service for something so small. It is only 2 years old and still looks nice and modern. People complain of the smoke but for me it was not near as noticeable as other casinos. Anyway, I generally enjoyed my visit and plan on coming more often now that my comps at Thunder Valley has greatly declined.

So we went in there to spend time with visiting family members from out of town. The gambling floor was nicely attended by plenty of people serving drinks. I found my way into the Humidor Bourbon and Cigar lounge. The selection of allocated bourbons is nice. The selection of Cigars is pretty grand as well. They offer help with pairing cigars and drinks which is nice too. They seem to offer a full experience to have a great voyage. I had not ever tried Elmer T Lee since it's pretty darn impossible to find at a decent price. So I finally got to taste it. Over all we had a great time!!

I guess this is the next best thing if you miss going to Las Vegas. I didn't even know about this casino. My friends suggested that we stop by here and guess what? We stopped by in the afternoon and came back at night to play slot machines. I noticed they have a few restaurants inside and wish I had more time to try food here. They also have a giveaway while we went. We got a teapot for having a certain amount of points in our cards. There are a lot more people at night and we can barely find free spots for slot machines. There are no free drinks here, you have to pay for these. There are staff members going around with carts though. I didn't get to check if there is a buffet inside but won't that be a good addition if they don't have one already?I like that the casino is bright and the restrooms are clean. I'd stop by again.

I've been here a few times. I'm not much of a gambler so I don't come here as often even though I'm a couple of miles away. They offer card playing, roulette, different types of slot machines. They even have a high roller area as well. All these machines have lots of sounds and pretty lights. They also have many restaurants and fast food type eateries as well. They also offer a rewards program for the frequent patrons. Well, it's for everyone. It would be beneficial to be here more often to earn the points!They have a DJ spinning on Friday nights. There's a bourbon and cigar lounge for those who enjoy the leisure cigar smoking and sips of bourbon!!Even though they have been open a while, I believe this is only the first phase. They are to build a luxury hotel and spa as well. Hopefully they will add concerts, too. Overall, a nice place to enjoy a meal with friends and play a few slot machines. The only downside is that they do not have a smoke free area. If you're playing on a slot machine and someone is a chain smoker next to you, you have to move away from your favorite slot machine! We ended up wearing a mask while playing.