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Rivers Casino Hopes Helicopter Stunt Will Stick The Landing At New Hotel

Rivers Casino Schenectady will celebrate the grand opening of its new The Landing Hotel with an indoor helicopter illusion from Steve Wyrick.

Posted on: July 23, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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Seneca Escalates Fight With NY With First Past Due Casino Payment

After several months at a stalemate, things are getting serious between New York state and Seneca Nation, as the tribe missed its first casino payment.

Posted on: July 15, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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Despite Lots Of Promise, NY Casinos Are Not Living Up To Their Potential

After a strong start, the three new commercial casinos in New York are now projected to earn almost $60 million less than expected in 2017.

Posted on: June 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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NY Online Poker Bill Is Dead, Long Live The Online Poker Bill

For the second-straight year, the New York Assembly adjourned without voting on an online poker bill overwhelmingly approved by the state Senate.

Posted on: June 24, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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This Is Not A Drill: NY Online Poker On The Verge Of Becoming A Reality

Time is of the essence, online poker in New York is on the line. The state is on the verge of legalizing the game. Now's the time to make your voice heard.

Posted on: June 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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Rivers Schenectady “Rolling Out The Red Carpet” For Hotel Guests

With the upcoming Rivers Casino Schenectady hotel opening in July, the job market at the New York casino is really booming.

Posted on: June 7, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

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New Bad Actor Clause Another Big Blow To NY Online Gambling Hopes

New York's online gambling bill faced a tough enough road, but a new bad actor amendment means now even some online casinos won't support it.

Posted on: June 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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Rivers Casino Makes Memorial Day Memorable With Poker Event

Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY went big with its Capital Poker Classic poker event. It returned bigger, nearly tripling the $100K guarantee.

Posted on: June 3, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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The Name Game: Goodbye Montreign, Hello Resorts World Catskills

The casino formerly known as Montreign is changing its name to Resorts World Catskills in advance of its March 2018 opening.

Posted on: May 25, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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New York Poker Is Growing, But Online Gambling Remains At A Standstill

Rivers Casino Schenectady is helping live poker grow. However, NY politicians are twiddling their thumbs when it comes to expanding casinos online.

Posted on: May 19, 2017 | | Jessica Welman