Oneida Nation celebrates 20th casino birthday with big cake

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Buddy Valastro, Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and Turtle Clan Representative of the Oneida Nation Council Dale Rood proudly display the giant Turning Stone 20th Anniversary cake created by Valastro, star of TV’s “Cake Boss” program. Photo from Oneida Nation

The Oneida Nation of New York celebrated the 20th anniversary of its casino with a special birthday cake.

Buddy Valastro of "Cake Boss" fame created a special cake that replicates the Turning Stone Resort Casino. The cake was on display on Sunday and Monday.

“I share something in common with the Oneida Nation and Ray Halbritter. We both like to dream big, and we’ve had to overcome a lot of obstacles to make those dreams a reality," Valastro said in a press release.

The tribe debuted a $25 million expansion, dubbed Exit 33, this month to coincide with its anniversary. The entertainment complex includes a country music dance hall, a rock and roll club, a lounge and a piano bar.

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