Turning Stone Resort & Casino is an enterprise of the Oneida Indian Nation. The Oneida Nation s status as a sovereign tribal government permitted the opening of the casino in 1993. Proceeds from Turning Stone are invested in building a solid economic base for the nation, creating jobs for its members and its neighbors and providing services and programs for the Oneida Nation community. Along with the casino, the Oneida Indian Nation s Turning Stone Resort and Casino offers golf, gaming, entertainment and accommodations. Having been referred to as one of the top five tourist destinations in the State of New York, Turning Stone attracts more than 4 million visitors a year.