The latest grown-ups-only hangout at Thunder Valley Casino Resort has arrived. The Studio, a new VIP entertainment lounge at the Lincoln property, opened this week as an adults-only private space for groups during concerts and shows at the resort’s new Venue near Sacramento.
The lounge mixes cushy seating with playtime extras like shuffleboard and video gaming, plus big-screen high-definition televisions. Guests can reserve The Studio for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, or pre- and post-show mingling. Pricing is flexible and will vary depending on the act and event.
What The Studio Offers
On its website, Thunder Valley Casino Resort bills The Studio as “an exclusive private space for mingling and celebrating during concerts and performances.” Listed amenities include HDTVs, shuffleboard and video gaming, along with catered food and beverage options.
The resort also notes that The Studio uses “flex pricing” tied to the entertainment lineup and that guests must be 21 or older to enter. The lounge is positioned as a complement to The Venue’s concert schedule and hospitality offerings, giving concertgoers a more secluded spot to gather before and after the main show.
Industry Reaction
Industry trade outlet Indian Gaming reports that The Studio will be used for concerts, nightlife events and private gatherings.
The outlet quoted resort general manager Dawn Clayton as saying, “The Studio creates an entirely new VIP entertainment experience for our guests.” The coverage frames the lounge as part of a broader effort to ramp up hospitality offerings at tribal casinos, giving high-value guests more tailored spaces to spend their time and money on property.
Where It Fits In The Property
Thunder Valley, owned by the United Auburn Indian Community, is located at 1200 Athens Avenue in Lincoln, about 35 miles northeast of Sacramento, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The Bee notes that the property operates roughly 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games, a reminder that this is a large-scale gaming and entertainment complex rather than a modest card room. The Studio slots in as the latest amenity aimed at keeping concertgoers and VIP guests on site before, during and after shows.
How To Book And What To Expect
According to Thunder Valley Casino Resort, The Venue is a roughly 150,000-square-foot entertainment center with about 4,500 seats, and The Studio functions as a private hospitality room for select performances.
For availability and pricing, the resort asks interested parties to contact its events team, noting that fees vary by show and demand. Guests should also keep in mind that The Studio and the casino floor enforce a 21-and-over policy for gaming and certain hospitality areas, so this new lounge is strictly for adults looking to upgrade their concert night.
