New York State has embraced gambling as a way of making money. Even with Casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas reporting record losses, Indian Gaming is making plans for more casinos in upstate New York. To any New Yorker, upstate New York is anything outside New York City. Governor David Paterson looks to gambling as an economic savior to the state. Since 2001 nine casinos have opened in racetracks across the state, and Governor Patterson is pushing for a tribe to build a Vegas-style gambling casino 90 miles from New York City.
Seneca Allegany Hotel and Casino is south of Buffalo, New York off Highway 219 on exit 20. The casino boasts Vegas-style gambling, with over 1,900 state-of-the-art slot machines and all the favorite table games. The hotel has over 200 rooms, all equipped with flat screen TVs, Internet, and spectacular views of the Allegheny mountains. Hotel rates start at $125.00, as of February 2010. The Seneca nation operates one other casino in Niagara Falls. A third casino is set to open in the city of Buffalo, New York in late 2010.
Seneca Allegany Casino
777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard
Salamanca, NY 14779
(877) 553-9500
senecaalleganycasino.com
Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino is a tad older then its Allegany sister, but it sports over 3,000 more slots then the Allegany location and has 100 gaming tables. The hotel is the largest hotel in western New York, with 486 rooms. It is just blocks away from Niagara Falls. The hotel amenities include Internet, flat screen television, and a pillow-top bed. Hotel rates start at $115.00, as of February 2010. For the convenience of Canadian guests, there is a currency exchange on the premises.
Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
310 Fourth Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 299-1100
senecaniagaracasino.com
Turning Stone Casino and Resort is run by the Oneida tribe near Utica, New York, and is north of Albany on Interstate 90 in central New York. The casino offers over 80 table games, 2,400 slot machines, and the largest bingo hall in New York. This resort offers different types of lodging depending on your needs, from the highest in luxury to the "I am gambling mode" and just need a place to sleep. The resort owns an inn off property with rates starting at $80.00, which includes a free shuttle to the casino. The least expensive on-site lodging is the hotel that starts at $159.00 (all prices as of February 2010). The resort also has a championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming, and racquetball court. Turning Stone is adult-oriented with few activities for kids, although it has an indoor pool and an arcade.
Turning Stone Casino Resort
5218 Patrick Road
Verona, NY 13478-3012
(800) 771-7711
turning-stone.com
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is strictly a casino and does not offer any lodging. The casino is located in the northern region of New York on highway 37, 13 miles west of Massena. It's a medium-size casino with 1,600 slot machines and 20 table games. This is the only casino in northern New York.
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
837 State Route 37
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(888) 622-1155
mohawkcasino.com/index.html
