Additionally, Turning Stone is the only resort in New York to earn four Forbes Four-Star Awards and three AAA Four-Diamond Awards at one property. In 2019/2020, these accolades included 18 “Best of” awards from Casino Player Magazine, including the highest honor of being named the No 1. Since its opening in 1993, Turning Stone has achieved the highest awards in the hospitality, leisure and gaming industries. Every year we welcome more than 4.5 million visitors from around the country. We are a 35-minute drive from Syracuse and just four hours from New York City, Boston and Toronto. Our world-class amenities include four hotels, two spas, five golf courses, more than 20 dining options, a Las Vegas-style gaming floor, a cabaret-style showroom, a concert arena and several nightlife venues. Turning Stone Resort Casino is an award-winning destination resort in Upstate New York, proudly owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation. Conversation with Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEOįirst, for those of us who haven’t visited Turning Stone, give us a glimpse into what makes this casino different and why it should be on someone’s bucket list.