Press / Accolades

Wheel Of Fortune World Premiere

February 11, 2025

This week we celebrated the World Premiere of Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money Video Slots from IGT Gaming! Players got a first look at this new game and had a blast spinning the reels for their...

Lunar New Year Celebration

January 31, 2025

Graton Resort & Casino welcomed the Year of the Snake with festive traditions, unforgettable entertainment, and exciting giveaways. The Lunar New Year celebration included a traditional Eye-Dotting Ceremony, vibrant...

Best Slots Award

December 9, 2024

Drumroll please! Graton Resort & Casino has been honored with a Best Slots Award by Strictly Slots Magazine as the Best High-End Slot Area in the Native Northwest. This incredible achievement recognizes our dedication to creating a...

Annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet

November 27, 2024

This holiday season, Graton Resort & Casino partnered with Redwood Gospel Missions to support the Annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Our amazing culinary team prepared...

Swinging For A Cause!

October 24, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino’s team hit the greens at the 29th Annual Chinese Hospital Charity Golf Tournament, proving that our skills extend beyond the casino and onto the fairway. From birdies to bogeys, every stroke helped raise funds to support...

34th Annual SF Autumn Moon Festival

September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024 – Graton Resort & Casino had an incredible time celebrating the 34th Annual Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco's Chinatown this weekend with San Francisco Chinatown Merchant Association and...

Welcome Chef Roy Ellamar

September 12, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, is thrilled to welcome celebrated Chef Roy Ellamar to the culinary team. Known for his exceptional commitment to sourcing local ingredients and...

Graton Wins 2024 Best Places to Work Award

September 10, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Graton Resort & Casino has been honored with its first-ever Best Places to Work award! This prestigious recognition from The North Bay Business Journal highlights our commitment to creating an...

The Best of the Bay Have Teamed Up!

September 9, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino is proud to announce our partnership with the San Francisco 49ers. Stay tuned for exciting giveaways and promotions throughout the season. And catch all the 49ers games at the G Bar.

Graton Named One of the 10 Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas by USA Today Reader’s Choice

September 4, 2024

We are thrilled to share that Graton Resort & Casino has been recognized as one of the 10 Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas by USA Today Reader’s Choice travel awards! This prestigious accolade...

Exciting Wins at the WSOP Circuit at Graton Resort & Casino

August 27, 2024

The recent World Series of Poker Circuit at Graton Resort & Casino was a thrilling success! Sasha Sabbaghian clinched his first Circuit Ring by winning the $1,700 Main Event, taking home $168,015. The event also...

Full Tilt Mixology Contest Shakes Up Graton Resort & Casino

August 27, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino held the second annual “Full Tilt Mixology Contest.” The event showcased teams of Sonoma County’s top 10 cocktail experts, all vying for the title of best cocktail recipe. Attendance at this year’s...

Graton Resort & Casino New Parking Garage Now Open

August 6, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, will unveil its new five-story parking structure on Tuesday, August 12...

Celebrating Unprecedented Success With 17 Best of Gaming Awards

August 1, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement of winning 17 prestigious Best of Gaming Awards from Casino Player Magazine. This includes first place...

B-Side Lounge: The Newest Music Venue Opens at Graton Resort & Casino

July 9, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino is celebrating summer with the opening of its latest music venue, B-Side Lounge, on Thursday, July 11. Located within Bistro 101, this exciting new space will feature live entertainment, weekend DJs, and more...

Graton is a Proud Sponsor of Sonoma County Pride

June 6, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino is a proud sponsor of this year’s Sonoma County Pride celebration, highlighting our ongoing support for equality and diversity. We not only participated in the community festival, but also...

Vegas Matt Visits Graton

May 4, 2024

Popular YouTube celebrity and professional slot player Vegas Matt recently visited Graton Resort & Casino. He chatted with...

Casino Player’s Best of Dining & Nightlife

May 1, 2024

The last pull on the slot machine or double down at the blackjack table really paid off – and now it’s time to celebrate! Win or lose, there’s nothing quite like a night out with friends at a casino...

Summer Pool Parties and Live Performances Announced for 2024 at Graton Resort & Casino

April 18, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino is turning up the summer heat with an exciting series of poolside events. A spectacular lineup of live performances and parties begins June 1. Tickets go on sale April 19, 2024. Resort access is limited to guests aged 21 or older...

Bohemian’s Best Casino of the North Bay

March 20, 2024

Graton is humbled by the news of being awarded the Bohemian Magazine’s Best Casino in both Sonoma and Napa. This honor motivates us to strive for excellence every day...

Graton Celebrates Lunar New Year in San Francisco

February 26, 2024

Happy Chinese New Year! We are honored to have soared through the streets of SF in the Chinese New Year Parade! Our dragon-themed float symbolizes strength, prosperity, and unity...

Graton Resort & Casino’s New Restaurant Bistro 101 Opens January 23

January 23, 2024

Graton Resort & Casino, today announced the debut of Bistro 101, a new restaurant with a wine country inspired menu by Chef John Trunk...

Helping Feed People In Need Across Sonoma County

November 21, 2023

November 20, 2023. Graton Resort & Casino donated 200 turkeys and hams to the Redwood Empire Food Bank. This is the 5th time that the two organizations have partnered to help feed people in need across Sonoma County...

North Bay Business Journal Diversity in Business Award Winner

October 25, 2023

Graton initiatives are designed to create an inclusive workplace environment where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered...

Graton Sponsors APEC Leaders’ Conference in San Francisco

October 24, 2023

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Graton Resort & Casino's Chairman Greg Sarris announce plans for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference...

Over $1.5M Raised for Maui Wildfire Recovery and Relief Efforts

October 21, 2023

On October 21, 38 award-winning chefs, including Graton Resort & Casino’s VP of Food & Beverage, William Becker, participated in The Guy Fieri Foundation’s Chefs for Maui Fundraiser in Northern California Wine Country...

Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

September 25, 2023

Tony’s of North Beach trattoria fronted by world-famous pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani offers five styles of pizza: woodfired Neapolitan and California-style; brick-oven Italian and American standards, as well as thick-crust Sicilian; and stone-oven New York and New Haven-style pizzas.

Happy Autumn Moon Festival

September 23, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino is proud to be the Title Sponsor for this year’s amazing event. A big thank you to the Chinatown Merchants Association for hosting this annual celebration in San Francisco. Since opening in 2013...

Casino Player Best of Gaming

September 1, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, has picked up multiple wins in Casino Player Magazine’s 2023 Best of Gaming Awards. Graton’s accolades include Favorite Casino Resort For a Staycation...

Full Tilt Cocktail Competition Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

August 1, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino hosted the inaugural “Full Tilt Cocktail Competition,” featuring teams from 10 of Sonoma County’s top cocktail experts who competed to win the top cocktail recipe...

National BBQ Day at Everett & Jones

July 16, 2023

July 16 is National BBQ day and one of the Bay Area’s best known barbeque restaurants has a lot to celebrate this year. Fifty years ago, Dorothy Everett founded the first Everett & Jones BBQ...

The World Series of Poker® Arrives in Northern California

July 1, 2023

The World Series of Poker® has announced another exciting year of the WSOP Circuit, including Northern California’s wine country. Graton Resort & Casino is one of the newest stops...

Graton Resort & Casino Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Expansion

June 16, 2023

New construction begins on parking structure and will eventually include additional casino and resort buildings. Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination...

Sonoma County casino general manager wins North Bay Influential Women Awards

June 1, 2023

Lana Rivera started in the gaming industry at the age of 21 when she was a blackjack dealer at Harrah’s Riverboat Casino in Joliet, Illinois. The single mother of four says having to...

Slot YouTube Influencers Visit Graton Resort & Casino

March 21, 2023

On Tuesday, March 21, popular YouTubers “The Big Payback” (Tim Wojnar) and “NJ Slot Guy” (Jon Della Terza) hosted a meet and greet event at Graton Resort & Casino. The duo talked about the new slot machine games and relived their favorite jackpot videos with guests at the G Bar.

Lucky Player Collects $3.3M on Slot Machine Win

March 5, 2023

On Sunday, March 5, a lucky slots player at Graton Resort & Casino became a multimillionaire with a $3M payout on a MegaBucks Progressive Gold Forge machine. The winnings totaled $3,307,754.47. The mystery player won on a $3.00 bet.

North Bay Bohemian’s Best of the North Bay

March 1, 2023

What makes something the “best”? According to the dictionary, best is defined as the most excellent or desirable type of quality. That is why Graton Resort & Casino is honored to be recognized...

RunGood Poker Series Returns To Graton Resort & Casino

February 28, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino welcomes back RunGood Poker Series to the Bay Area from February 28 to March 8. The series will feature a total of 22 events, including the $250,000...

Jessica Christensen – Lead Mixologist Featured In Bartender Magazine

February 24, 2023

Jessica has been with Graton since 2013. As a VIP Bartender, has been the creative force behind our new cocktail offerings and drink specials throughout the property. The...

Graton Resort & Casino and Styx Partner To Benefit Sonoma County Humane Society

February 17, 2023

During their concert at Graton Resort & Casino, rock band Styx auctioned an autographed guitar to raise donations for local charity Humane Society of Sonoma County. Rock...

Best Steak in Sonoma County

February 15, 2023

Here’s your big-time, casino-style steakhouse. The meat is as terrific as the prices and side dishes of vegetables, potatoes and comfort foods like mac and cheese complete the experiences.

Graton Updates Rewards Program

February 14, 2023

The free incentive program gives exclusive access to offers and experiences based on reward levels.

Graton Resort & Casino Named A Top 100 Best California Resort

February 7, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino was named in a Top 100 Best California Resort according to U.S. News & World Report, which considers industry awards and guest reviews when presenting their ranking of Best Hotels.

Proud to Serve And Support The Asian American Community

February 4, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino is proud to be a leader in supporting the Asian American community, and we are excited to celebrate Lunar New Year with everyone again this year...

California’s Best Casino Hotel

February 1, 2023

We’re excited to announce that Graton Resort & Casino was named winner of California’s Best Casino Hotel 2022 by World Casino Awards who celebrates and rewards excellence in the casino industry through annual award programs.

Graton Resort & Casino Partners with Vitalant for Community Blood Drive

January 17, 2023

Graton Resort & Casino hosted a blood drive in honor of National Blood Donor Month on January 12th. Graton partnered with Vitalant, the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit...

Top 100 Spas of America

January 11, 2023

Spas of America released their list of Top 100 Spas in North America in 2022 and has named The Spa & Salon at Graton Resort & Casino as the #1 spa in the Bay Area. Spas of America is one of the largest and most...

Graton Resort & Casino Donates Over 1,000 Meals To Redwood Empire Food Bank

November 28, 2022

Earlier this week, executives from Graton Resort & Casino helped deliver over 400 turkeys and hams to the Redwood Empire Food Bank in Santa Rosa. The...

AAA Four Diamond Rating

June 8, 2021

Graton Resort & Casino has joined the ranks of elite hotels across the country, earning a Four Diamond rating from AAA for its superior quality and service. AAA's Four Diamond rating indicates that Graton’s hotel has upscale...