Turning Stone Resort & Casino

Weddings, golf, WSOP poker, and an abundance of casino games are all good reasons to put Turning Stone Resort & Casino on your list. This casino resort has it all, and the location isn’t anything to ignore.

Situated just a few minutes south of Exit 33 on the I-90, New York’s popular resort casino is in the heart of Verona. It’s about three miles from Oneida Castle and eight miles from the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Plus, the Vernon Downs Casino Hotel is also nearby, so you could visit two casinos during one trip. Keep reading to learn more about Turning Stone Resort & Casino and all it has to offer.

The Casino

With 2,000 slot machines, 66 table games, 3 Bingo halls, and New York’s largest Poker room, there’s a lot to do here. There’s so much, you really wouldn’t have to visit the other area casino because it’s unlikely you’ll run out of things to do.

The casino won Strictly Slot Magazine’s “Best of Slots 2023” award and won awards in 23 other categories including Best Bingo, Best Keno, and Best Progressive Slots. It’s packed with penny slots, but if you’re a little more adventurous, there’s also an ample number of games in the High-End slot area. There’s even the Casino Blu for smokers. Some of the casino’s most popular slots are:

• Aladdin’s Fortune 3D

• Jackpot Catcher

• Regal Riches

• Spitfire Triple Double Diamond

Several smaller non-alcoholic casino rooms are available throughout the area. You don’t have to stay at the casino to enjoy slots at any of the six PlayOn Slot Parlor locations. They’re all open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout Canastota, Oneida, and Verona.

Oneida Indian Nation High Stakes Bingo opens its doors at 9 a.m. each day and again at 4 p.m. for Bingo card sales. Prizes available at the time of this review range from $299 to $169,198. Bingo games take place at:

• Early Birds – 10:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

• Super Minis – 11:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

• Warm-Ups – 12:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

• Main Games – 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Poker Room follows a monthly schedule that is subject to change. Progressive Cash games take place on Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. High Hand Giveaways are hourly games on Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

As the Poker Room often hosts professional Poker tournaments like the WSOP, schedules do fluctuate, so it’s important to check the current schedule from Turning Stone’s website.

Finally, Keno games run from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. each day. Winning numbers are drawn every five months. Keno starts at $2 for four games.

Turning Stone Sports

Turning Stone has a sportsbook in NE Rec & Social Club and a second location at YBR Casino & Sportsbook. The sports betting agents are available from noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The sports betting area has a three-level tower bar with 60 HD screens for your viewing. Pub fare from Chef Dustin Tuthill and drinks are available within the sports book and on the outdoor patio.

The Hotels and Spa

Enjoy more than one hotel at the casino resort. The options are:

• The Cove at Sylvan Beach – Lakeside cottages

• The Hotel at Turning Stone – Classic casino hotel with convenient access to the gaming floors

• The Inn at Turning Stone – A less expensive option with free casino shuttle service

• The Lodge at Turning Stone – Suite-only accommodations

• The Sandstone Hollow Inn – Pet-friendly accommodations and proximity to the golf course

• The Tower at Turning Stone – Best for views

• The Villages at Turning Stone – An RV Park

The Resort’s Golf Courses

Several golf courses are part of the casino resort’s portfolio, and custom fittings are always available by reservation. You can also book private golf lessons.

• Atunyote – An 18-hole course designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, waterfalls, and lakes.

• Kaluhyat – A seasonal 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. with elevation changes of as much as 50 feet and six lakes.

• Pleasant Knolls – A seasonal 9-hole course covering 70 acres with water hazards, rolling terrain, and wider fairways.

• Sandstone Hollow – A seasonal 9-hole course designed by Rick Smith that goes through woods and wetlands.

• Shenandoah – A seasonal 18-hole course designed by Rick Smith traveling through open pastures and wooded areas.

• Sportsplex – Indoor golf with 40 driving range stations, 3 greens, 2 bunkers, a fairway, and elevation changes. It also offers The Callaway Golf Simulator Experience on a curved HD widescreen.

Dining and Entertainment

So many restaurants await you at Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Turning Stone also provides room service if you stay in one of the hotels. Here they are, including what they offer. Reservations are recommended for many.

• 7 Kitchens Buffet – Buffet for brunch and dinner

• Emerald Restaurant – 24-hour diner fare

• The Food Hall – Food court

• Opals Confectionery – Bakery items and coffee available every day

• Peach Blossom – Chinese and Thai cuisine four days a week

• Pino Bianco – Northern Italian throughout the week

• Sushi Sushi – Japanese restaurant from Thursday to Sunday

• Tin Rooster Dancehall & BBQ – BBQ and dancing on Friday and Saturday

• TS Steakhouse – Classic steakhouse available Wednesday through Sunday

• The Upstate Tavern – Pub fare all week

• Wildflowers – Five-course chef tastings by reservation only, Also, breakfast and dinner on certain days.

Promotional Offers

Stay-and-play packages are available at Turning Stone Resort & Casino. The Experience Turning Stone Package includes a $100 resort credit for the casino and its restaurants.

Other promotions are linked to the Turning Stone Rewards Program. Earn points for the best you place and cash in those points for discounts and free play. TS Rewards members also receive the following:

• Topaz: Discounts on green fees and free show tickets

• Ruby: The above plus 5 cents off 20 gallons of gas each week and a 5% discount on retail purchases

• Onyx: The above, but the gas discount increases to 10 cents, the retail discount increases to 10%, and there’s a 10% discount on spa services. Plus, you gain VIP services, access to the VIP lounge, free valet parking, two free car wash services per month, and two half-hour sessions at the driving range

• Sapphire: The gas discount increases to 15 cents, the retail discount increases to 15%, and there’s a 15% discount on spa services. Plus, you gain VIP services, access to the VIP lounge, free valet parking, three free car washes per month, three half-hour sessions at the driving range, a free hour at TOPGOLF and Bowling, priority VIP lines at restaurants, discounted rates on banquet and meeting space, and invitations to VIP events.

• Prestige: Take the above but switch it to two free rounds of golf on any course each month, 20 cents off gas, 20% off retail purchases, a free 50-minute spa treatment plus 20% off other spa services, four car washes, four half-hour driving range and an hour in the Golf Clinic, two hours at TOPGOLF and Bowling, free access to the fitness club, and free cash advances for up to $3,000.