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Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, Black Oak Casino Resort Announces Casino Expansion

June 15, 2025

Tuolumne, CA – As part of its 15th anniversary celebration on May 15, Black Oak Casino Resort has announced the addition of 5,000 square feet of casino floor space. The new area will extend the existing casino interior, providing more comfortable spacing in the gaming areas while relocating and improving some of the amenities in the Resort. The expansion coincides with work on the first phase of Black Oak Casino Resort's RV park facility, which will include over 100 spaces with full hook-ups.

“We're extremely excited about the expansion of Black Oak Casino Resort combined with the development of the RV Park, which is all part of our vision for the future for this great property,” said Aaron Moss, General Manager of Black Oak Casino. “The combination of the larger space, new facilities and other enhancements will greatly enrich the overall experience of our guests.”

As part of the casino expansion, the Willow Creek Lounge will be relocated with upgrades to the sound and lighting equipment. Black Oak Casino Resort will continue to present live national and regional touring acts every week at Willow Creek Lounge, offering a broad assortment of music including R&B, Latin, country, classic rock, blues and comedy.

Other new features of the casino expansion include a new Manzanita Bar with an extended footprint and more seating; a new promotions stage that will be used for weekly giveaways taking place throughout the year; and a new location for the high limit gaming area that will be slightly elevated from the casino floor. There will also be an expansion of outdoor events at the nearby Westside property.

Developments at Black Oak Casino Resort extend beyond the property. Recently, the promotions of Ron Patel to Chief Executive Officer and Aaron Moss to Casino General Manager were announced, along with the addition of Bradley Nelson who joined the team as Executive Director of Support Services. Liane Crawford-Smith came on board in May as the new Executive Director of Marketing. These appointments reflect Black Oak Casino Resort's commitment to maintaining a solid leadership team ideally positioned to deliver an exceptional experience for all guests and partnerships with the community.

About Black Oak Casino Resort

Black Oak Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in Tuolumne, California. The Resort encompasses 164,770 square feet of gaming and entertainment options for the whole family, including 1,300 slot machines, poker, 26 table games, a high limit gaming area which includes tables, a non-smoking gaming area, three restaurants, a gourmet coffee bar, three casino floor bars, a sports bar & grill, a state-of-the-art bowling center, a live entertainment lounge, a players club, gift shop, and kids' arcade; 148 room hotel with sixteen suites, Conference Event Center, coffee bar, and complimentary valet parking.

For more information about Black Oak Casino Resort, overnight accommodations, or to learn more about the current promotions, please visit www.blackoakcasino.com or call (877) 747-8777.

Black Oak Casino Resort is located in Tuolumne, just 7 miles east of Sonora, off Highway 108.
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