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Read Schenectady’s Lips: Rivers Casino Means Lower Taxes

Even though the revenues are not meeting expectations, upstate New York casinos like Rivers in Schenectady have positive tax impacts on local communities.

Posted on: October 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Rivers Schenectady’s New OTB Parlor Could Easily Become A Sports Book

With sports betting now on the table in New York, Rivers Casino Schenectady is already ahead of the curve with its new off-track betting lounge.

Posted on: May 16, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

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

Game On: Rivers Schenectady To Host Madden NFL 21 eSports Tournament

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will bring gamers together for the Electric City Classic, a single-elimination eSports tournament based around the Madden NFL 21 video game.

Posted on: November 30, 2020 | | Martin F. Harris

Saint Peter's Peacocks March Madness Cinderella

Need A March Madness Team To Back As Sweet 16 Nears? Try The Saint Peter’s Peacocks

Your March Madness bracket is busted. Your favorite team is out of the NCAA Tournament. So make No. 15 Saint Peter's your new favorite team.

Posted on: March 23, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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

NY community college casino management path

New York Community College Approves Second Casino Degree As Rivers Casino Opening Looms

As the state looks at regulating online gambling and prepares to open several new casinos, a New York college will offer a second casino management program.

Posted on: May 29, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

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

Seneca Tribe Continues Casino Payment Standoff With New York Government

After abruptly stopping payment to the state on its New York casinos, the Seneca Nation is on the verge of meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to negotiate.

Posted on: May 7, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Senecas Launch Website To Spread Public Awareness Prior To Gaming Compact Negotiations

With its New York gambling compact set to end in Dec. 2023, Seneca Nation launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public on its economic impact.

Posted on: August 4, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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