New York: Oneida Indian Nation unveils $50 million expansion at Point Place Casino Hotel

The Oneida Indian Nation celebrated the grand opening of a major expansion to its Point Place Casino Hotel in Madison County, New York.

The $50 million project, located in the town of Bridgeport, brought together leaders from the Nation, Madison County, and New York State. The expansion doubled the size of the casino’s gaming floor, added a 99-room hotel, and introduced a new farm-to-fork restaurant.

“This expansion is the largest reinvestment we have made in Point Place, adding new experiences and amenities to the property, while keeping in place everything that has made it so beloved by our guests and the community,” Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises Chief Executive Officer Ray Halbritter said in a statement.

“We are incredibly proud of our team and the support this Point Place Casino Hotel has received from the community – it is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together and invest in our future,” he added.

New hotel at Point Place Casino

The casino floor now features an additional 400 slot machines. The expansion also adds a retail shop called The Birch, updates The Perfect Pour Cafe, The Fireside Lounge, and The Evergreen events space, in addition to expanding parking, according to a report by Syracuse.com.

The Forest Grill offers a rustic Adirondack-style setting and a menu by chef Josh White with steaks, seafood, comfort food, and cocktails.

“The Forest Grill and the attached hotel will be the ultimate complement to Point Place Casino and create a standout destination for people to stay and play in Upstate New York,” Jerry Marrello, vice president for the Oneidas’ regional casinos, said in a recent news release.

The Oneidas and Turning Stone Enterprises are also expanding Turning Stone in Verona. The $370 million project adds a 258-room hotel, doubles events space, and will open in summer 2026, six months ahead of schedule. When finished, Turning Stone will have over 1,000 rooms across four hotels and over 225,000 square feet of event space, the largest in New York.

Under a 2013 deal with New York state, the Oneidas pay 25% of slot revenue for exclusive gaming rights in a 10-county region. Last year, they paid over $90 million.

Halbritter also unveiled an updated logo for the Casino Hotel during the celebration.

State and local officials praised the expansion for its economic impact. “What we’re seeing today—the potential, the extraordinary opportunity—that comes through partnerships,” said New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo. “That investment will continue, that potential exists because the Oneidas and Turning Stone Enterprises have been an engine for economic opportunity not only in this region but across the state.”