Rivers Casino Archives

Penn National Market Access Deal With Rivers Casino Could Prove Inconsequential

While a deal gives Penn National Gaming market access in New York, it doesn't seem the company will actually have a road to online gaming. Read More

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Incoming Layoffs Latest Blow At Rivers Schenectady

With the casino still closed, a portion of the more than 1,000 furloughed employees at Rivers Schenectady could face permanent layoffs, as WARN notices are served. Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | George Myers

New York Sportsbooks Will Open This Month, But Not With Online Betting Options

There will be no online betting this football season, but the first retail NY sportsbooks are set to open this July in advance of the NFL season. Read More

Posted on: July 8, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Of The Four Casinos In New York, Rivers Dominates In Gaming Revenue

According to new NYGC data, Rivers Casino dominates New York's four casinos and generated almost double the slot revenue than Resorts World Catskills. Read More

Posted on: November 29, 2018 | | Nicholaus Garcia

New York Casino Revenue Inching Upward, But Sports Betting Still Stalled

Outstanding debts aside, New York casinos are slowly becoming more profitable while they wait for regulatory progress toward legal sports betting. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

Will New NFL Rules Allowing Casino Partnerships Have Jets Fans Saying B-E-T-S?

Newly relaxed NFL sponsorship rules reportedly have the New York Jets shopping around for a casino partner, and they may not need to look far. Read More

Posted on: September 11, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

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. Read More

Posted on: May 16, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

Resorts World Hopes New Poker Room Brings New Customers To The Catskills

Less than a month after its grand opening, Resorts World Schenectady is celebrating again, this time toasting the opening of its brand-new poker room. Read More

Posted on: March 6, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Rivers Casino General Manager Setting Sail Away From Struggling Casino

Rivers Schenectady Mary Cheeks has been with the property since construction began in 2015, but she is leaving her post after less than a year of operation. Read More

Posted on: November 26, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

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. Read More

Posted on: October 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman