Seneca Sports Betting
Sports Betting at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is Now Available. As of early December 2019, sports betting is now available at Seneca Buffle Creek Casino! This could mean that the Seneca Gaming Corporation is making an overall move into the lucrative NY sports betting market. Sports betting kiosks will also be available 24/7 as well, meaning the action will not stop at Seneca. The sportsbook provider for Seneca is the Kambi Group. “Sportsbooks will bring so much more excitement to the fans and Seneca Resorts & Casinos is thrilled to be in the epicenter of all that energy,” said Melissa Free, senior vice. (WBEN) - Sports gambling is expected to come to Western New York by the end of this year.Kambi Group will be the vendor for Seneca Gaming Corporation when it implements sports. At Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, bets can only be taken inside of the casino sports lounge located on South Park Avenue, but they can be made at the kiosks there or with a live attendant.
The Seneca Nation of Indians said Monday it is preparing to bring sports betting in its casinos, although the timeline isn’t clear yet.
Last week, the New York Gaming Commission approved rules and regulations for licensing, owning and operating sports gaming facilities. The rules apply only to the four Upstate casinos and Native American facilities and wagers must be placed in person.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports betting last year, effectively opening up the industry outside of the state of Nevada. However, while the move does not come as a big surprise, the Senecas had remained relatively quiet about their plans, waiting for New York State to work out its regulatory structure.
“Now that regulations for in-person sports betting have been approved in New York, the Seneca Nation will move forward accordingly with our preparations to offer this new and exciting amenity to our casino guests. As we always have, we will ensure that our operations offer our guests the best atmosphere and experience available anywhere in the region,” spokesperson Phil Pantano said.
The state legislature is still weighing expanding the industry to allow online and mobile betting, as well as wagers at off-track betting and race track facilities. The governor has repeatedly voiced skepticism about whether a deal can get done this year and questioned the constitutionality of the bill.
A source said the legislation still appears to have some life though in the final days of session. The Senecas, who could potentially have some exclusivity rights in their region, said they are in favor.
“While we make these preparations, we will also continue to monitor discussions surrounding the potential for mobile sports wagering in New York, which we feel will elevate the guest experience and excitement even further,” Pantano said.
The Senecas own and operate gaming facilities in Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Salamanca. Otherwise, as the law currently stands, del Lago in the Finger Lakes would be the closest casino where someone from Western New York could place a wager in person.
Months after New York State enacted legalized sports betting, the first such wager was placed at Seneca Buffalo Creek in its newly-opened sports betting lounge. While a specific number was not readily available, Seneca leaders believe the addition of sports wagers will bring a significant uptick in casino revenues.
Seneca Nation president Rickey Armstrong had the honor of placing the first bet, a $40 wager on the Buffalo Bills to win their game Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Armstrong bought his bet from a counter, then held up his ticket before a cheering crowd, while nearby automated kiosks were standing by to accept payments for bets on professional leagues including the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and English Premier League.
'Our surveys and our studies have shown that it's what the public's clamoring for,' said Armstrong. 'They're clamoring for us being able to bet here. Some would rather do the apps but I think a brick-and-mortar store here would be great. I think it's monumental for us and the community as well as for Buffalo.'
The Seneca Nation opened its casino within the Buffalo city limits (on what is now sovereign Seneca land) 14 years ago. Armstrong says the casino, the neighborhood and Buffalo waterfront have developed greatly since then. While he couldn't offer a specific number, he and others are expecting legal sports betting will lead to a generous uptick in casino revenues.
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'This will be the first lounge to open with two to follow at Allegany and at Niagara,' said Holly Gagnon, Seneca Gaming Corporation president and chief executive officer. 'Those dates are coming out soon.'
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