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Don’t Expect A Resolution Between Seneca Nation And Cuomo Any Time Soon

Now that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed binding arbitration against Seneca Nation regarding casino payments, it might take years before a resolution.

Posted on: September 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Nobody’s Going To Put This Catskills Resort In The Corner

The Catskills resort that inspired the movie "Dirty Dancing" hopes to reopen once Resorts World Casino brings more tourism back to the upstate area.

Posted on: September 7, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Pay No Attention To Those Sluggish NY Casinos Behind The Curtain

All the new upstate New York casinos are struggling to make money in a crowded, competitive market. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo says not to worry.

Posted on: August 31, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Cuomo Drops The Mic On Seneca. Things Just Got Real.

After months with no discussions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to violate Seneca Nation's casino exclusitivity in NY with a new casino if they don't pay up.

Posted on: August 23, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Local NY Communities Growing Impatient With Cuomo And Seneca Standoff

It has been almost five months since Seneca Nation ceased casino payments to New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and tribal reps still have not met to talk.

Posted on: August 15, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Resorts World Catskills Heading Back To School This August Too

Resorts World Catskills is gearing up for next spring's grand opening with the launch of three dealer schools to train potential new employees.

Posted on: August 10, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

With Rivers Open, Saratoga Casino Revenues Are A Horse Of A Different Color

With the new Rivers Casino open in Schenectady, Saratoga Casino is struggling to keep up during the busy Saratoga Race Track season.

Posted on: August 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Hellmuth Headlines First-Ever King Of The Hill At Rivers Schenectady

Rivers Schenectady will host the first-ever Poker Night in America King of the Hill contest next month. The event is a winner-take-all heads-up tournament.

Posted on: July 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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

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