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Oneida Indian Nation Announces Largest Expansion of Turning Stone Resort Casino in Two Decades

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation today announced plans for the largest expansion and financial reinvestment at Turning Stone Resort Casino in the last 20 years. The massive multi-year project will nearly double the existing convention and meeting space at the resort. To support the increase of convention guests, the expansion will also include a new hotel at Turning Stone, roughly the same size as the Tower Hotel, with approximately 250 guest rooms, as well as new dining options, outdoor spaces and additional amenities. Together, these additions will help attract even more regional and national events from across the country, further increasing tourism to the region.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation today announced plans for the largest expansion and financial reinvestment at Turning Stone Resort Casino in the last 20 years.
  • Over the last three decades, the Oneida Indian Nation has invested more than $1 billion in Central New York.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation has selected world-renowned architecture and design firm Gensler as its development partner for the expansion.
  • "Gensler is thrilled to partner with the Oneida Indian Nation on its expansion of Turning Stone Resort Casino," said Lester Yuen, Design Director for Gensler.

Turning Stone Resort Casino to Offer Affordable Housing, Sign-on Bonuses, Industry-Leading Pay to New Employees Relocating to Central New York

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Monday, August 1, 2022

ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brand-new affordable apartments, $1,000 sign-on bonuses, and new career opportunities with industry-leading hourly pay between $17 and $25 are among the current employee benefits with Turning Stone Resort Casino in Central New York.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brand-new affordable apartments, $1,000 sign-on bonuses, and new career opportunities with industry-leading hourly pay between $17 and $25 are among the current employee benefits with Turning Stone Resort Casino in Central New York.
  • As New Yorkers in Rochester, Albany and across the state struggle to find affordable housing, Turning Stone Resort Casino is launching the "New Home, New Career" campaign to recruit new employees to relocate to Central New York.
  • The hiring event represents the first time Turning Stone Resort Casino has recruited on-site in the Rochester and Albany areas.
  • Turning Stone's new recruitment campaign continues what has been a year of expansion and growth for the award-winning resort.

Caesars Sportsbook Named Official Sports Betting Partner of the New York Mets

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

FLUSHING, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") and the New York Mets today announced a multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Sports Betting Partner of the team. In addition to a variety of VIP experiences and hospitality assets for members of the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards, this partnership features plans to open a new sportsbook lounge at Citi Field, Caesars Sportsbook at the Metro Grille.

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  • FLUSHING, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") and the New York Mets today announced a multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Sports Betting Partner of the team.In addition to a variety of VIP experiences and hospitality assets for members of the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards , this partnership features plans to open a new sportsbook lounge at Citi Field, Caesars Sportsbook at the Metro Grille.
  • "New York is a key state for us following the successful launch of our Caesars Sportsbook app in January," said Chris Holdren, Co-President of Caesars Digital.
  • Caesars Sportsbook is the only app in New York that rewards sports bettors with every bet they place to unlock experiences within the Caesars portfolio of resorts and partnerships.
  • Access to official New York Mets logos and marks, TV-visible in-game signage, and broadcast and digital content across Mets' properties are also included in this partnership, which extends Caesars Sportsbook's already-established footprint in New York.

Oneida Nation Enterprises to Host its Largest Hiring Event Ever in Advance of Spring Openings of its New Properties

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Location:Turning Stone Resort Casino (Tin Rooster, Turquoise Tiger & Atrium Bar)

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  • Location:Turning Stone Resort Casino (Tin Rooster, Turquoise Tiger & Atrium Bar)
    FOR MEDIA USE: To download images and graphics about the Spring Into a New Career Hiring Event, click HERE .
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  • Oneida Nation Enterprises, the parent company for all business enterprises of the Oneida Indian Nation, is a respected and trusted name that is synonymous with quality, world-class amenities, superior service and exceptional experiences.
  • Within these properties, Oneida Nation Enterprises features five award-winning hotels, nearly 30 signature restaurants and dining venues, two spas, five golf courses, Las Vegas-style casino gaming, The Lounge with Caesars Sports, a state-of-the-art sports betting lounge, two concert venues and several nightlife venues.

Caesars Sportsbook Debuts Mobile Sports Betting in New York

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait for mobile sports betting to arrive in New York is officially over. After being named one of the first operators to receive a license for mobile sports wagering operations in the state, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today made history with its online and mobile sports betting app, Caesars Sportsbook, accepting its first sports wagers in the Empire State.

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  • NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait for mobile sports betting to arrive in New York is officially over.
  • After being named one of the first operators to receive a license for mobile sports wagering operations in the state,Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today made history with its online and mobile sports betting app, Caesars Sportsbook, accepting its first sports wagers in the Empire State.
  • "Today is a historic day for not only Caesars Sportsbook, but for the entire state of New York," said Chris Holdren, Co-President of Caesars Digital.
  • Caesars Sportsbook brings its legendary customer loyalty program, Caesars Rewards , to New York as the only app in the state to reward sports bettors with every bet they place.

Oneida Indian Nation to Increase Starting Pay for Housekeepers to an $18 an Hour and $17-$20 an Hour for Entry-level Cooks, Cashiers

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Monday, November 8, 2021

ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation announced today that it will be raising starting pay for all housekeepers to an industry-leading $18 an hour, and starting pay to $17-$20 an hour for a variety of culinary positions, including cooks and cashiers.

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  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation announced today that it will be raising starting pay for all housekeepers to an industry-leading $18 an hour, and starting pay to $17-$20 an hour for a variety of culinary positions, including cooks and cashiers.
  • "These targeted pay increases reward our current staff and will attract new employees to join us by catapulting Oneida Nation Enterprises to the front of the pack in paying wages that these critical roles deserve," said Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter.
  • Along with industry-leading compensation, the Oneida Indian Nation offers employees exceptional health care benefits, generous paid time-off and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • With a portfolio of world-class hospitality properties across the region, Oneida Nation Enterprises employees have several opportunities for career growth.

Oneida Indian Nation/Change the Mascot Commends Cleveland Baseball Team on Step Towards Inclusivity with Name Change

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Friday, July 23, 2021

ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign, led by the Oneida Indian Nation, today praised the recently-announced decision to change the Cleveland Indians’ name.

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  • The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign expressed support for the Cleveland Major League Baseball team after the decision to officially change their name to the Guardians.
  • ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign, led by the Oneida Indian Nation, today praised the recently-announced decision to change the Cleveland Indians name.
  • Oneida Nation Representative and leader of the Change the Mascot campaign Ray Halbritter today commended the team for taking a positive step towards a new era of inclusivity and mutual respect.
  • Formed in 2013, the Change the Mascot campaign was the leading voice addressing the problematic NFL team mascot and urging the NFL and Washington team officials to drop the racist R-word slur.

Oneida Indian Nation Statement on Senate Confirmation of Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Oneida Indian Nation Homelands , March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The confirmation of Deb Haaland as the United States first Native American Secretary of Interior represents a remarkable moment for our nation, said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative.

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  • Oneida Indian Nation Homelands , March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The confirmation of Deb Haaland as the United States first Native American Secretary of Interior represents a remarkable moment for our nation, said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative.
  • Secretary Haaland has proven herself to be highly effective in uniting people of all backgrounds around shared purposes, and now, as Interior Secretary her leadership will make an even more meaningful impact.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York.
  • Today, the Oneida Nation consists of about 1,000 enrolled Members, most of them living in Central New York.

Change the Mascot Applauds Cleveland Team and Major League Baseball for Eliminating Native American Mascot

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Monday, December 14, 2020

ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign today praised the owners of the Cleveland team and Major League Baseball for ending the use of "Indians" as the name and mascot for Cleveland's team.

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  • ONEIDA NATION HOMELANDS, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The national grassroots Change the Mascot campaign today praised the owners of the Cleveland team and Major League Baseball for ending the use of "Indians" as the name and mascot for Cleveland's team.
  • "With their commendable decision to alter the team name, Cleveland's team is taking an important step," said Halbritter.
  • "For decades, Native American leaders including the National Congress of American Indians have called on Cleveland to change the name and logo.
  • "Change the Mascot is heartened to see the growing movement across professional sports to eliminate Native American mascots, and we hope this trend continues," said Halbritter.

Oneida Indian Nation in Partnership with Oneida County To Launch "New Year, New Career" Recruitment Campaign

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Oneida Indian Nation Homelands, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida County announced today the launch of a robust new recruitment campaign that will be funded entirely by the Oneida Indian Nation "New Year, New Career" designed to fill more than 250 hospitality positions within the Oneida Indian Nation's award-winning enterprises.

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  • Oneida Indian Nation Homelands, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida County announced today the launch of a robust new recruitment campaign that will be funded entirely by the Oneida Indian Nation "New Year, New Career" designed to fill more than 250 hospitality positions within the Oneida Indian Nation's award-winning enterprises.
  • "Our new recruitment campaign spotlights our entire region and the opportunities for a fulfilling career and quality of life in a beautiful four-season destination," said Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York.
  • Today, the Oneida Nation consists of about 1,000 enrolled Members, most of them living in Central New York.