Three casino licenses awarded in Upstate New York; Lago, Montreign, Rivers
Monday December 21, 2015 finally saw New York state gambling regulators award three of seven potential full casino licenses for the state. A fourth license is expected to be issued to Tioga Downs later, along with one for New York City plus two more at currently unspecified locations in the future.
Casinos chosen by the state’s siting board last year were all approved for a full license after undergoing environmental, legal, and financial reviews along with criminal background checks of principals and associates of each of the concerns. Lago Resort & Casino will be located in Tyre, Seneca County. Montreign Resort Casino will be located in Thompson, Sullivan County, and Schenectady will see Rivers Casino & …