Doors open at 6 p.m. Schenectady, NY (September 9, 2020) – Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will reopen today (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. Rivers Casino temporarily suspended operations on March 16, ahead of the Governor’s orders, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Casinos closed soon thereafter. Rivers Casino and Resort, Schenectady: Hours, Address, Rivers Casino and Resort Reviews: 3.5/5. New York 341 contributions 81. Only 1/2 the tables were open yet. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is located in Upstate New York and is adjacent to the mixed-use residential, retail, hotel and entertainment amenities of Mohawk Harbor and its 50-dock harbor. In addition to the gaming amenities, the property features a 163-room hotel, which is attached to the casino and will open in the summer, an Event.

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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 the first gaming operator in New York to take legal sports bets,” said Rivers Casino & Resort Acting General Manager Justin Moore. “Many people worked very hard to make legal sports wagering a reality in New York State, and we thank all of them for their tireless efforts and dedication. Sports fans and bettors from across the Capital Region and beyond will be thrilled with our new state-of-the-art Rivers Sportsbook lounge. We look forward to having them as guests at Rivers Casino & Resort and the City of Schenectady.”

Casino representatives, guests, and area dignitaries gathered at Rivers Casino today to cut the ribbon on the state’s first legal sports betting location. Opening Day of the sportsbook also included appearances by Super Bowl Champion and former New York Giants punter, Sean Landeta; Pro-Bowl safety and former New York Jet, Erik Coleman; and World Series MVP, New York Yankee great, Bucky Dent.

“We couldn’t be happier for our great community partner Rivers Casino & Resort,” said Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy. “It is indeed an historic day not just for the state of New York, but for the City of Schenectady. As Rivers Casino grows, so does its positive impact on our community. The opening of Rivers Sportsbook will surely attract even more guests to the property and to our great city. Looking ahead, we are also hopeful that our leaders in Albany will see how hard Rivers Casino is working to keep up with growing regional competition and recognize how important it is for them to address structural tax disadvantages in the market.”

The new Rivers Sportsbook, which was designed by DMAC Architecture of Chicago, is a luxury sports lounge and occupies just over 5,000 square feet. Club chairs and table seating accommodate approximately 80 guests and include five private booths with TV monitors – each accommodating up to 6 people. The lounge also includes18 individual VIP seats and 32 tabletop seats.

Rivers Sportsbook has an impressive state-of-the-art 53’ x 9’ LED video wall that anchors the sportsbook viewing area, along with 22 additional TV monitors. The sportsbook also includes 14 betting kiosks and 6 staffed betting windows to accommodate guests. Rivers Sportsbook is located directly off the casino’s main gaming floor – adjacent to Van Slyck’s lounge.

Rivers Sportsbook will offer betting on a wide array of sporting events including professional football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, college sports and more. Bets are expected to include, but not be limited to, straight bets, parlays, totals, and in-game betting. Wagers can be placed at the betting counter with a live sportsbook writer during Rivers Sportsbook hours of operation or at a sports betting kiosk 24 hours a day.

Rivers Casino’s sports wagering supplier is Rush Street Interactive LLC (RSI), an award-winning gaming company that develops and operates real-money in-casino and online sportsbooks. Rush Street Interactive will bring the same high quality in-casino sportsbook solution to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady as players in the state of Pennsylvania have been enjoying since 2018. RSI provides its in-casino sportsbook service to the top two performing retail sportsbooks in the state of Pennsylvania; Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia collectively account for over fifty-percent of all retail sportsbetting handle in the state since the market opened.

Recently recognized as the number one tourist destination in the Capital Region, the sportsbook lounge will complement the wonderful amenities already offered by Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. Sports betters and fans alike will not only enjoy a world-class sports book, but they will also be able to experience top entertainment, premium dining, and The Landing Hotel – Rivers’ luxurious riverfront hotel.

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The Rivers Sportsbook hours of operation will be Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., but are subject to change to accommodate athletic seasons.

There is a $5 minimum wager amount and all bets are cash only. Betting sheets with odds will be printed and available at Rivers Sportsbook. Must be 21 years of age or older to access the gaming floor and wager at Rivers Sportsbook.

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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.

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.”

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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.

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