Latest Graton Resort & Casino News 2026

Expansion Timeline and Slot Additions

is expected to finish by late August.

Construction began in January 2026 and is expected to finish by late August. The new slot inventory will include the latest titles from Light & Wonder and Aristocrat, focusing on progressive jackpot link-ups. The high-limit lounge will feature $5,000 maximum bets on blackjack and dedicated baccarat pits.

Graton Resort & Casino has announced a $40 million expansion that will add 200 new slot machines and a dedicated high-limit lounge scheduled to open in Q3 2026. The project also includes a 12-table poker room upgrade featuring LED lighting and private cashier windows.

Alongside hardware improvements, the property introduced a new rewards tier called “Opal” that grants hotel-suite upgrades, personalized hosts, and higher cash-back percentages. Existing Platinum members were automatically upgraded, while new players can qualify after 5,000 tier points.

Rewards Program Update

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The Opal tier offers 0.75% cash

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back on slots and 0.5% on table

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Rewards Program Update

The Opal tier offers 0.75% cash back on slots and 0.5% on table games. Members also receive an annual $500 dining credit and four complimentary hotel nights. Point earning rates remain unchanged across lower tiers.

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Community and Charity Events

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Graton donated $250,000 to local wildfire
relief in early 2026. A summer concert
Community and Charity Events

Graton donated $250,000 to local wildfire relief in early 2026. A summer concert series featuring regional artists will run every Friday from June through September, with tickets available exclusively to rewards members.