The Seneca Nation is reportedly pushing for a casino in the city of Rochester to be included in its agreement for a new 20-year casino gaming compact with New York. The tribe is said to have long seen Rochester and Monroe County as a way to expand in Western New York.
According to Politico.com, the new casino agreement has been passed by the Senate but has not yet been approved in the Assembly amid concerns from Rochester leaders and neighbouring gambling facilities about the impact of a casino in the city.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported that the Seneca Nation and governor Kathy Hochul’s administration have “possibly” negotiated an agreement to bring a casino to Rochester and that it’s already proving to be divisive. Supporters cite economic benefits while opponents say the benefits are overstated and that it will feed gambling addiction.
According to Politico.com, the new casino agreement has been passed by the Senate but has not yet been approved in the Assembly amid concerns from Rochester leaders and neighbouring gambling facilities about the impact of a casino in the city.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported that the Seneca Nation and governor Kathy Hochul’s administration have “possibly” negotiated an agreement to bring a casino to Rochester and that it’s already proving to be divisive. Supporters cite economic benefits while opponents say the benefits are overstated and that it will feed gambling addiction.