In 2002, construction of a gaming expansion and showroom were completed to provide the only Ticketmaster-approved venue in the area."Tribe to give workers a bonus", Times Union, January 30, 2005 The popularity of the casino provided sufficient revenue for the OIN to build second and third hotels at the site to satisfy demand. Construction of the new hotel was finished in late 2004. One of the hotels is the tallest structure between Syracuse and Albany to serve the common guest; the other hotel is a luxury resort that caters to golf customers and fans."Gaming aside, the Oneidas are betting on golf", Boston.com, April 18, 18, 2004 DeSimone Consulting Engineers is the structural engineering firm for the project.
