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Democrat And Chronicle

Del Lago Casino is getting rid of 300 slot machines

ALBANY - There's a sure bet among New York's upstate casinos: cut their number of slot machines. Del Lago Resort & Casino on Monday became the third of the four upstate casinos to gain state approval to lower its inventory of slot machines on its gaming floor. The state Gaming Commission approved the Finger Lakes casino's request to reduce its…

Politics ・ 21 December 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas-style casino to open Feb. 8 in upstate New York

MONTICELLO, N.Y. - The Resorts World Catskills casino northwest of New York City is set to open on Feb. 8. Resorts World Catskills will be the fourth of four Las Vegas-style casinos to open in upstate New York under an amendment to the state constitution approved by New York voters. The casino in the heart of the old Borscht Belt will be about 90…

Law ・ 14 December 2023

Politico

The race is on to build a casino in New York City

New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. And already nine gambling giants are eager to bid on the contracts and are likely to offer grandiose plans for casinos, hotels and entertainment venues to boost their proposals. Some are…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

Forbes

New York Reports Gambling Revenues Are Up-And So Are Problem Gambling Calls

Online sports betting in New York added $727.4 million in tax revenues in the state's fiscal 2022-2023 year-and it looks like the trend will continue into the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. But not all news is good news. The New York State Gaming Commission also noted a 26%…

Finance ・ 17 October 2023

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Seneca Casino announces $546,389 winner

A recent visit to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino turned into a trip of a lifetime for a Southern Tier resident. Lisa Hargraves of Bath, located in Steuben County, won a $546389 jackpot at the casino on Saturday, July 29. Hargraves was playing a $1 Wheel of Fortune Ultimate Sevens slot machine by IGT when three "Wheel of Fortune" symbols appeared…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2023

The Post Journal

Salamanca Casino Announces Major Jackpot Winner

A recent visit to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino turned into a trip of a lifetime for a Southern Tier resident. Lisa Hargraves of Bath, located in Steuben County, won a $546389 jackpot at the casino on Saturday, July 29. Hargraves was playing a $1 Wheel of Fortune Ultimate Sevens slot machine by IGT when three "Wheel of Fortune" symbols appeared…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2023

Olean Times Herald

Bath resident wins $546K jackpot at Salamanca casino

SALAMANCA - A recent visit to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino turned into the trip of a lifetime for a Southern Tier resident. Lisa Hargraves, of Bath, won a $546389 jackpot at the casino on July 29. "The excitement of a guest experiencing such a memorable moment at our property is indescribable," said Linda Hitchcock, Seneca Allegany Resort &…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2023

Bradford Era

Guest wins big jackpot at Seneca Allegany

SALAMANCA, N.Y. - A recent visit to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino turned into a trip of a lifetime for a Southern Tier resident. Lisa Hargraves of Bath, Steuben County, won a $546389 jackpot at the casino July 29. Hargraves was playing a $1 Wheel of Fortune Ultimate Sevens™ slot machine when three "Wheel of Fortune" symbols appeared on the…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2023

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- Report: New York casinos failing to meet revenue projections

SCHENECTADY - Despite recent gains, New York's four commercial casinos, including Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, have failed to meet revenue projections established four years ago, according to a new report released Thursday by the state's comptroller's office. The 24-page report found that local governments have collected $176 million in…

Finance ・ 04 August 2023

Finger Lakes Daily News

del Lago, Other Casinos, Falling Short of Projected Gaming Revenues

A new report from the state shows three of New York's four licensed casinos continue to lag in gaming revenues and tax contributions to host and regional local governments. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's 2020 report on gaming revenues showed that all four current casinos - del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Resorts World…

Finance ・ 04 August 2023

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DiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues

From 2017 to 2022 New York's four licensed casinos brought $176 million in gaming tax revenue to host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller towns that host casinos realized significant fiscal benefits relative to their overall revenue, a report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights. "Casinos are not a magic fix…

Finance ・ 03 August 2023

Newsday

GOP gambling bill: 5 upstate casinos, LI OTB video slots

Countering a proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Republicans put their weight behind a bill to authorize up to five new upstate casinos over the next four years and video slot machines at off-track betting facilities on Long Island. The GOP's proposal, outlined in a bill unveiled Thursday, puts Long Island in play as lawmakers try to agree on…

Law ・ 02 April 2023

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Casino Reports

Tioga Downs Patron Triggers Blackjack Jackpot

Last week, Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, New York State, informed of an exciting blackjack win. The management of the casino property announced that a patron has managed to win more than a US$300000 prize through the casino's game of Blazing 7's Hot Shot Progressive jackpot. And what is more impressive is that he won the prize with only a…

Travel ・ 05 December 2022

Gothamist

NYC casino process moves ahead as key siting board gets members

A business leader, a former university president and a former New York City deputy mayor will oversee the bidding process for New York's three remaining casino licenses, which are expected to be awarded in New York City and the surrounding area. The state Gaming Commission on Monday unanimously approved the first three members of the Gaming…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 October 2022

Times Union

High stakes are involved in the bid for three New York City-area casinos but it will take a while

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The New York City area will without a doubt have three new casinos, but don't bet on all three opening anytime soon. While the law allowing non-Indian commercial casinos technically allows these downstate gambling facilities to open next year, the process for approval is so involved and tortuous that former Gov. David Paterson…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 August 2022

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Governor’s Budget Proposal Paves Way for NY City Casinos

In her maiden $216.3bn budget proposal as NY Governor, Kathy Hochul has included plans for three new casinos, which are likely to be sited in the downstate area. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A new record-smashing $216.3bn budget proposal from New York Governor Kathy Hochul includes a plan to bring legal casino gambling to downstate New York. Gov.…

Politics ・ 19 January 2022

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Gambling giants eye New York City-area casinos. Here's who's interested

Empire City Casino reopensEmpire CityCasino in Yonkers reopened Sept. 21, 2020 after being closed since March due to the coronavirus shutdown. ALBANY - Some of the nation's largest casino operators submitted preliminary details early this month in a bid to win three lucrative gambling licenses in New York City and its suburbs. The request for…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 December 2021

Times Union

Casino operator claims licensing system was 'rigged'

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Inside a luxury trackside restaurant off Saratoga Race Course, dozens of gambling magnates gathered this week for an annual conference. Two days of discussions were mostly staid, but that changed during a final panel of gaming leaders held late Tuesday, when an acerbic upstate casino mogul began making public accusations. Gov.…

Law ・ 18 August 2021

WNBF News Radio

Tioga Downs Adds to Jackpot Hall of Fame

A Southern Tier casino has a new addition to its "Jackpot Hall of Fame." A little bit of skill and a lot of luck is paying off for someone at the "Mississippi Stud" poker tables at Tioga Downs. The casino in Nichols has announced a man placing a one dollar progressive side bet on top of his regular wager on a hand of Royal Flush of Spade won a…

Winnings ・ 10 August 2021

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New York's Seneca Casinos launches new igaming platform

eneca Gaming Corporation unveiled its play-for-fun online gaming site iPlaySeneca.com, which was created in partnership with GTECH G2. The site features more than 100 slot machines and video poker games, 30 table games, and head-to-head poker and bingo. It is also available on apps for mobile devices, developed in partnership with Bally…

Industry ・ 02 July 2021

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