Turning Stone Enterprises

What Turning Stone Enterprises does

Turning Stone Enterprises is the business arm of the Oneida Indian Nation, operating a diversified portfolio of 40+ brands across gaming, hospitality, entertainment, retail, technology, and professional services concentrated in Central New York. Founded in 1993 with the opening of Turning Stone Resort Casino, the enterprise re-branded from Oneida Nation Enterprises to Turning Stone Enterprises in 2023 to align the corporate identity with its flagship brand. Core operations span five gaming properties (Turning Stone Resort Casino, Point Place Casino Hotel, YBR Casino & Sports Book, The Lake House, and Yellow Brick Road Casino & Sports Book), 12+ lodging formats, more than 20 dining venues, two award-winning spas (Skana Spa and Ahsi' Day Spa), three golf courses (Atunyote, Kaluhyat, Shenandoah), marinas, RV parks, retail outlets (SavOn and Maple Leaf Markets convenience stores, Verona Collective cannabis, Wáhta' Maple Farm, Turning Stone Car Care), and a technology services arm (Oneida Innovations Group, Oneida Technical Solutions, Croop LaFrance).

Name

Turning Stone Enterprises

Legal name

Turning Stone Enterprises, LLC

Website

https://turningstoneenterprises.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Turning Stone Enterprises is the Oneida Indian Nation's diversified portfolio of 40+ Central New York brands spanning gaming, hospitality, dining, spas, golf, retail, and technology services, serving regional and destination guests while operating as a major regional employer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino and Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Casino Hotels (72112)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC), Boutique & Lifestyle Casino Hotels (THAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Casino gaming operations
• Resort hospitality services
• Hotel accommodations
• Golf course facilities
• Entertainment venues

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Casino gaming including table games, slot machines, sports betting, and poker across multiple properties including Turning Stone Resort Casino, Point Place Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, and The Lake House
2. Hospitality Services: Hotel accommodations, spa services, golf courses, and recreation facilities across multiple properties
3. Food and Beverage: 20+ restaurants including Forbes 4-star and AAA Four Diamond winners, casual dining, and banquet services
4. Retail Operations: Convenience stores (SavOn, Maple Leaf Markets), gift shops, golf superstore, and cannabis retail (Verona Collective)
5. Team Member Housing: The Villages at Stoney Creek apartment rentals for eligible team members at $650-850/month
6. Real Estate and Land Leasing: Partnerships with developers and businesses leasing land from the Oneida Indian Nation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Turning Stone Enterprises operates a diversified portfolio of casino gaming, hotel accommodations, restaurants, entertainment venues, golf courses, spas, and retail outlets across Central New York under ownership of the Oneida Indian Nation. Its flagship Turning Stone Resort Casino and three satellite casino properties (YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino Hotel, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach) form the gaming backbone, supplemented by resort amenities, multiple dining brands, and retail operations including SavOn convenience stores, Maple Leaf Markets, and Verona Collective cannabis dispensary. Through Oneida Innovations Group, it also delivers B2B IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services to external clients.

Product overview

Turning Stone Enterprises is a diversified hospitality and gaming conglomerate offering a comprehensive portfolio of gaming, hospitality, entertainment, retail, technology, and professional service brands. The organization operates as a platform of distinct business units unified under Oneida Indian Nation ownership. Core gaming operations include Turning Stone Resort Casino (flagship), YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino Hotel, and The Lake House. Hospitality offerings span multiple hotels (The Lodge, The Tower, The Brook, Sandstone Hollow Inn, The Inn, The Villages RV Park), over 20 dining venues (TS Steakhouse, Wildflowers, Pino Bianco, 7 Kitchens, Tin Rooster, Emerald), award-winning spas (Skana Spa, Ahsi' Day Spa), and PGA-level golf courses (Atunyote, Kaluhyat, Shenandoah). Retail operations include SavOn and Maple Leaf convenience stores, Turning Stone Car Care, Verona Collective cannabis, Wáhta' Maple Farm, and Oneida Indian Nation Outfitters. Technology services are provided through Oneida Innovations Group. The organization employs over 5,000 team members and generates over $1 billion in annual economic impact for Central New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turning Stone Resort Casino Flagship AAA Four Diamond-rated resort casino in Verona, NY offering gaming, hotel accommodations across multiple towers, dining, entertainment, golf, and spa amenities. Serves leisure travelers, gaming guests, and event planners.
• YBR Casino & Sports Book Satellite casino property in Chittenango, NY offering slot machines, table games, and a dedicated sportsbook for betting on professional and collegiate sports. Targets regional gaming guests and sports bettors.
• Point Place Casino Hotel
• The Lake House at Sylvan Beach
• Yellow Brick Road Casino
• The Lodge at Turning Stone
• The Tower Hotel
• The Brook at Turning Stone
• The Cove at Sylvan Beach
• Skana Spa
• Atunyote Golf Course
• Kaluhyat Golf Course
• Shenendoah Golf Course
• The Event Center at Turning Stone
• Exit 33 Entertainment Complex
• Tin Rooster Dance Hall & BBQ
• SavOn Convenience Stores
• Maple Leaf Markets
• Verona Collective
• Wáhta' Maple Farm
• Oneida Innovations Group
• The Villages at Stoney Creek

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 billion+ annual economic impact for Central New York region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caesars SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sports betting operations at YBR Casino & Sports Book and NY Rec & Social Club. The Lounge with Caesars Sportsbook operates sports betting services at Turning Stone properties.
• Hampton by HiltonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand leasing partnership for Hampton hotel development on Oneida Indian Nation lands
• Topgolf Swing SuitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf simulation entertainment technology partnership providing Topgolf Swing Suite experience at Turning Stone
• Hayner HoytminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction and development partner for Turning Stone Evolution expansion project
• Coca-ColacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partnership providing Coca-Cola products across Turning Stone Enterprise properties
• Dunkin'minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee and quick-service restaurant partnership on Nation lands
• Oxford EconomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal economic advisory firm that conducted economic impact analysis reporting $1 billion+ annual impact
• Ahsi Wellness by Rome HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partnership providing medical spa services at Ahsi Day Spa

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods is one of the largest integrated resort casinos in the Northeast with gaming, hotels, dining, and entertainment. Closest geographic and structural peer to Turning Stone as a tribal-owned integrated resort in the same Northeast corridor.
• Seminole Tribe / Hard Rock International: Tribally owned (Seminole Tribe of Florida) integrated resort casino and entertainment operator with Hard Rock-branded casinos, hotels, and cafes globally. Comparable as a large tribal-owned gaming/hospitality enterprise with brand-driven integrated resort strategy.
• Wind Creek Hospitality: Hospitality and gaming arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians operating casino resorts across Alabama, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and the Caribbean. Comparable as a tribal-owned diversified gaming/hospitality enterprise with multiple properties and non-gaming amenities.
• Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment: Tribally owned gaming and hospitality operator (Mohegan Tribe) with integrated resort casinos in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and beyond. Directly comparable as a tribal-owned multi-property gaming/hospitality enterprise operating integrated resort casinos in the Northeast.

Regional players

• del Lago Resort & Casino: Integrated resort casino in Waterloo, NY (Finger Lakes region), offering gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Competes directly with Turning Stone for Upstate NY gaming guests in a comparable property format.
• Resorts World Catskills: Integrated resort casino located in the Catskills region of New York, competing for the same Upstate NY gaming and leisure customer. Directly comparable in product offering (casino, hotel, dining, entertainment) and regional market overlap with Turning Stone.

Broad incumbents

• Penn Entertainment: Large multi-property regional gaming operator with integrated resorts across the US. Comparable as a publicly traded multi-property gaming and hospitality operator; relevant as a regional casino competitor and operator of competing sportsbook brands.
• MGM Resorts International: Major US integrated resort operator with destination casino resorts including MGM National Harbor and Empire City in Yonkers, NY. Comparable as a large-scale casino-resort operator with luxury hospitality and award-winning amenities.
• Caesars Entertainment: One of the largest US gaming and hospitality companies with casinos and resorts nationwide and a national sportsbook. Comparable as an integrated casino-resort operator with national brand and loyalty program; also a Turning Stone partner via Caesars Sports.
• Boyd Gaming: Multi-property regional gaming and hospitality company operating casino resorts across the US. Comparable as a diversified gaming/hospitality operator with multiple regional casino properties and non-gaming amenities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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