March 3, 2021, 9:12 am · The Wilton Rancheria Tribe will break ground on its planned casino resort in Elk Grove, California on March 9 and construction will begin shortly after, news emerged Tuesday. The property will be developed and operated by Las Vegas-based gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming on behalf of the tribe. Late last year, the casino operator purchased a vacant mall in Elk Grove and announced that it would serve as the site for the planned Wilton Resort Casino and Spa. The company bought the empty 64-acre lot from Texas-based real estate developer Howard Hughes Development for an undisclosed amount. The site had previously been planned to host a high-end shopping and entertainment center.