Red Hawk Resort & Casino Secures 16 Gold Awards as Sacramento's Favorite Casino and Employer

Red Hawk Resort & Casino received 16 Gold awards in the 2026 Sacramento Bee Readers’ Poll – Sacramento Favorites. The tribal property earned top honors as Sacramento’s Favorite Casino and Favorite Place to Work.

Bryan deLugo, President & CEO of Red Hawk Resort & Casino, called the paired recognitions particularly meaningful. “Being recognized as Sacramento’s Favorite Casino is an incredible honor, but receiving that recognition alongside Favorite Place to Work makes it even more special. Our team members are the heart of everything we do. Their dedication to creating memorable guest experiences is what makes Red Hawk such a special destination. On behalf of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, we sincerely thank Sacramento Bee readers for their continued support and for recognizing the hard work and hospitality of our entire team.”

The resort collected additional Gold awards across gaming, hospitality and entertainment categories. The Apex at Red Hawk earned five awards, including Attraction and Sports Bar. Koto Buffet secured four Gold awards, including Casino Restaurant and Brunch.

Awards Detail Property Strengths

Red Hawk operates a 156-room hotel and casino with slots and table games. The Landing at Red Hawk opened in September, creating a dedicated bingo space on the lower level. These operational elements align with the breadth of categories where the property scored Gold recognition from Sacramento Bee readers.

Facility Changes Set for 2027

In the first quarter of 2027, Red Hawk plans to transition its main casino floor to non-smoking. The resort will open a 6,000 sq. ft. smoking pavilion containing slots and table games. The sequence of community validation followed by these targeted adjustments reflects deliberate pacing in a competitive regional market.