Let’s take an average month, like September 2017.
But casinos in New York must also pay gaming tax. Rivers pays about $6 million in sales and property tax, which goes to the school district, county and state.
To judge for yourself the level of Rivers Casino and Resort’s success, you have to understand where the money goes. Spectrum News’ Barry Wygel takes a look at what has changed since the casino opened its doors. Nearly a year after its opening, the Rivers Casino and Resort has changed the Schenectady area.