Casino In Schenectady New York Opening
The $330 million Rivers Casino and Resort at Mohawk Harbor has been reshaping Schenectady’s waterfront. Beside a completed Courtyard Marriott Hotel, an in-progress office complex, and a parking deck, the casino itself was recently adorned with new signage.
— New York-based casino workers will rally in Albany, urging Governor Cuomo to allow them to re-open.There is no timetable for when commercial casinos can reopen in the state. 1 of 4 Rivers casino remains closed but the Oneida Nation's Turning Stone is set to re-open June 10. Times Union file photo 2 of 4 Buy Photo Exterior of Rivers Casino on Monday, July 13, 2020 in. Schenectady, NY – Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady officially launched legal sports betting in New York State with the opening of its new Rivers Sportsbook lounge. “We’re so proud to be.
At a gathering complete with champagne Wednesday afternoon, Rush Street Gaming CEO Greg Carlin remarked on the progress of the building. Thanking the team of public and private leaders that is making the project a reality, and ahead of schedule, Carlin also thanked the citizens of Schenectady for their input.
“I knew it was going to be spectacular, but I have to say, I thank all of you folks in Schenectady. When we sort of got a little off track and said ‘OK, we’re going to do an industrial-themed casino.’ And it kind of went over like a thud. And we quickly said ‘OK, yeah, we’re going to switch back to contemporary,’ and I’m really glad we did because the place looks great. You should see it inside, the place looks spectacular.”
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is Now Open! New hours of operation are 6AM to 10PM Daily. Downtime will be used for intensive property-wide deep cleaning, in addition to the continuous sanitizing which will take place throughout each day.
Rush Street Gaming is partnering with Galesi Group to redevelop the site of the former Alco plant along the Mohawk River.
It’s been three years since casinos were approved by voters in New York. In December of last year, Schenectady was awarded its full-scale casino license after a close competition in the Capital Region that also included sites in Saratoga Springs, the Town of Florida, and Rensselaer.
Galesi Group COO Dave Buicko lauded the fast progress of the construction of what he called one of the largest mixed use developments going up in New York.
“Welcome to Mohawk Harbor. The sun always shines on this place. It’s been five years since we bought a bunch of dilapidated buildings. About 60 acres. Who would’ve ever thunk this, huh?”
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy called the group consisting of Rush Street Gaming, the Galesi Group, architects, and labor “partners in progress.”
He also said the project would not have become a reality if not for the Metroplex Development Authority and the other partners that have helped transform the city’s downtown.
“Today, we’re on the top. People look to Schenectady to see how things are done, how we make things happen, how we work with organized labor, how we work with business, the financial community to bring complex deals together. To do it in a way that adds value and expands the opportunities within this community,” said McCarthy.
The promise of employment has attracted the attention of residents. More than 950 people attended a recent job fair for the casino.
At the flip of a switch, the brand new LED sign displayed another announcement...
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NEW HOURS OF OPERATION AT RIVERS CASINO & RESORT SCHENECTADY
Schenectady, NY (November 12, 2020) – In compliance with New York Governor Cuomo’s executive order, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady’s new daily hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The casino had been opened from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. The new hours of operation will go into effect on Friday, November 13.
Downtime will continue to be used for intensive property-wide deep cleaning in addition to the continuous sanitizing taking place throughout the day. All guests are required to wear face coverings (masks).
The Rivers “Sure Bet Sanitized” Team continues to work around the clock to keep the casino safe and sanitized. In addition to slots throughout the gaming floor, guests are able to play on all of the casino’s table games including craps and roulette. Plexiglass barriers separating slot machines, players, and dealers have been installed for safety, and guests will be required to sanitize their hands before and after play. The casino’s poker room has been converted into a gaming lounge.
The popular Rivers Sportsbook is open for guests to place bets on all NFL games and other major sporting events. Self-betting kiosks are open during the casino’s regular hours from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily, and manned betting windows are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Mian, Johnny’s To-Go, and Van Slyck’s are not open at this time. Flipt, the casino’s burger and sandwich restaurant, is open with an enhanced menu, including select favorites from Dukes Chophouse and pizza from Johnny’s To-Go. Villa Italia is open daily from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Dukes Chophouse is also open with a limited menu and reduced hours of operation (Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.).
The Landing Hotel is also open and has implemented Rivers Casino’s “Sure Bet Sanitized” cleaning program, along with other new operating procedures in order to comply with, or surpass, the state’s COVID-19 protocols.
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About Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady: Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,150 slots, 67 live table games and a 16-table poker room and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge. The casino offers five distinctive restaurants—among them are Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny’s To-Go and Mian. Rivers features a multipurpose Event Center space, a lively entertainment lounge—Van Slyck’s, live music performances, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. The Landing Hotel is a 165-room, six-story boutique hotel with riverfront views located adjacent to the Event Center. Rivers, which opened in 2017, employs approximately 1,200 team members and has been voted a great place to work in Schenectady. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady
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