“Looking for some info why 30% was taken out of an $83 winning in poker at a NY state casino when most states tax after 5k.” The casino in this case was the Seneca Niagara Casino, located in Niagara Falls, NY. To evaluate the issue, we need to know whether the taxpayer is a U.S. Sep 24, 2012  Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino: don't play in the poker room - See 1,836 traveler reviews, 759 candid photos, and great deals for Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino at TripAdvisor. From the excitement of more than 3,600 of the very latest slot machines and 90 thrilling table games, to the delicious tastes of nine restaurants, to the luxury of an award-winning hotel, and the energy of world class entertainment - a trip to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino offers an unmatched gaming resort experience. The fun starts with a massive casino gaming floor that takes up the size.

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There’s no doubt that the Niagara Falls are one of the great natural wonders of the world, but did you know it’s also possible to play and stay at world-class Niagara Falls casinos while you’re there? There are lots of casinos in and around Niagara Falls, but I’m going to show you the best ones here.

Let’s not beat around the bush. These are the best Niagara Falls casinos.

Fallsview Casino Resort

This casino didn’t get its name by accident – it has a stunning view right over the falls. It’s a full-scale resort with a luxury hotel, spa, various luxurious shops, a nightclub, a winery, and several gourmet restaurants.

Located in Ontario, Canada, Fallsview Casino has over 3,000 gaming machines, including slots and video poker to get things started. You don’t have to spend a fortune, either. Bets range from $0.01 to $100 across the various machines. There are also 130 tables offering blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, and poker games like Pai Gow, Caribbean Stud, Texas Hold’em, and many others.

I checked out lots of user-generated reviews of this casino. Virtually every review says it’s top-notch. On top of the casino games and convenience of the facilities, visitors were bowled over by the view of the Niagara Falls. Imagine winning a jackpot and celebrating with a glass of champagne while overlooking them!

Casino Niagara

Every town has a “fun casino,” and in this area, Casino Niagara is it. This casino offers live entertainment every weekend. It also has a sports bar which serves wings, burgers, and huge sandwiches which you can eat while watching the game or fight.

The casino stretches over 95,000 feet. You can play 1,300 slot machines, blackjack, roulette, Casino War, and various poker games. If you’re a Texas Hold’em player, you’ll have a chance to compete for the “Bad Beat Jackpot” – it’s a progressive jackpot.

This isn’t a luxurious, upmarket casino, but it’s the place to go to let loose and have fun among other fun-loving players. Out of all of the Niagara Falls casinos I’ve looked into, I think this one is best for a Friday or a Saturday night on the town. When you’re done, you can head back to the Fallsview Resort and rest and relax.

Seneca Niagara Casino

This is another full-scale casino resort in Niagara, but unlike the others mentioned above, it’s on the US side. This one has its very own golf club. If you like the idea of teeing off in the morning and seeing the sunset over the Niagara Falls as you sip a rum and play blackjack or roulette, I think this might be the right casino for you.

As far as casino games go, Seneca Niagara Casino offers over 2,500 slot machines with both penny slots and high limit games. There are also 80 tables offering baccarat, blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker games such as Let It Ride, Pai Gow, and Caribbean Stud. There’s also a money-wheel game called Big Six. The keno section closed permanently on July 2019, though, so you won’t be able to play that.

You won’t have to go far for entertainment or a place to stay, either. Both are available at the resort. Performers like Tim McGraw and Dane Cook have played here, and there are fights, comedy shows, and concerts, too. Rooms range from Deluxe rooms for two up to corner suites with views only VIPs will ever get to see.

Delta Bingo & Gaming

I know this is an article called the best casinos to stay at when visiting Niagara Falls, but I wanted to mention this place, even though you can’t stay there.

If the bright lights and attractions of the big resorts aren’t for you, there’s a lower-key casino and gaming center in Niagara Falls. It’s called Delta Bingo, and it offers both called and digital bingo games.

Some of the jackpots here can reach tens of thousands of dollars, and they also serve delicious food, and they serve alcohol. You can also enjoy intimate live gigs here.

There isn’t much in the way of casino games, though. This is definitely for the bingo players. It’s located on Drummond Road and is outside of the main “area of action,” but it’s not too far a trek. You can get there in ten minutes by taxi or shuttle bus.

Casino Gaming at Niagara Falls

As you can see, the best Niagara Falls casinos are flashy, upmarket, and offer the full package – entertainment, amenities, sustenance, and shopping.

Don’t be put off by all of this – you don’t have to be a high-stakes player to enter and enjoy yourself. There are penny slots and low-stakes tables, too. The Niagara Falls casinos operators understand that the majority of visitors don’t want to bet $100 per hand, and many are tourists who want to try casino gaming for the first time.

One thing is for sure; you won’t find casinos with views like this in many other places on earth. People travel from all over the world to view the Niagara Falls, and at the venues mentioned here, you can see them in style while playing your favorite casino games. For more on Niagara Falls casinos, visit Niagara Falls Casino Tourism Page.

FAQ About Niagara Falls Casinos

Can I Use USD to Buy Chips at Niagara Falls Casinos?

For a start, one of the casinos at Niagara Falls is in the USA – The Seneca. So, yes, you can. While the others are officially in Canada, the greenback is accepted. At the very worst, they’ll change them for you in the hotel lobby. I’d be taking full advantage of the exchange rate.

Are There Any Indian Casinos in Niagara Falls?

The Seneca Nation owns The Seneca Niagara Casino. It also owns casinos in Buffalo Creek and Allegany, too.

Can I Travel Between Canada and the USA When Visiting Niagara Falls?

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You’ll need to have visas for both if you want to do that. Remember that some casinos are based on the Canada side, while the Seneca is based on the US side. Don’t worry; you can’t accidentally end up entering one or the other – you have to cross a bridge and deal with border checks. I recommend crossing the Rainbow Bridge if it’s an option – you won’t see the views anywhere else on earth!

Do Niagara Falls Casinos Serve Alcohol?

They sure do. Just remember that you’ll have to be 21 to buy alcohol at the Seneca Casino, whereas on the Canada side you’ll have to be 19. An ID will be required in any case. Take it as a compliment. Also, you should be aware that you won’t receive comp drinks on the Canada side – there’s a law that makes it illegal for licensed establishments to give away free alcohol in Ontario.

Is There a Dress Code at the Niagara Falls Casinos?

Not really. The casino operators know that this is a tourist town. In summer, most people are rocking shorts and t-shirts. Feel free to smarten up, but you don’t have to.

Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a casino in Niagara Falls, New York. It was built by the city to compete with Casino Niagara and Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Formerly known as the Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center, it was taken over by the federally recognized Seneca Nation of New York.

The casino floor has an area of 147,000 sq ft (13,700 m²) with 99 gaming tables and 4,200 slot machines. It is the largest hotel in New York state outside of Manhattan.

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History[edit]

The Seneca Niagara Casino opened in 2002, the result of an $80 million transformation of the Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center into a full-service casino. It features 82,000 square feet of gaming space with 2,595 slot machines and 91 table games.^[1]

Restaurants[edit]

• Western Door (Steakhouse)
• Koi (Asian Cuisine)
• La Cascata (Italian Cuisine)
• Thunder Falls Buffet
• Blues Burger Bar
• Three Sisters Café
• Morrie's Express
• Tim Horton's and Cold Stone Creamery

Shopping[edit]

• Sky Boutique
• Seasons
• The NewsStand
• Player's Club Store
• Watson's Chocolates
• TEN

Entertainment[edit]

The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is home to the Seneca Niagara Events Center, a 2,400-seat theater that has hosted various performing artists, including Stevie Nicks, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Lewis Black, Lisa Lampanelli, Steely Dan, Heart, Steve Miller Band, Huey Lewis and the News, Gretchen Wilson, Air Supply, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Blondie, Jeff Foxworthy, Jay Leno, The Moody Blues, Grand Funk Railroad, Cheap Trick, Jim Gaffigan, New Kids on the Block, Seth Meyers, The Pointer Sisters, Chicago, The Go-Go's, Bobby Vinton, Tracy Morgan, Jackson Browne, Frank Caliendo, Michael Bolton and more.

In addition, the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has the Bear's Den Showroom, a 440-seat theatre that presented more intimate shows, such as The Goo Goo Dolls, Eddie Money, The Grass Roots, Lou Gramm, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Little River Band, Mary Wilson, Richard Marx and more.

Expansion[edit]

In February 2008, the Seneca Gaming Corp. announced the expansion of the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Property. It will add more hotel rooms, and other amenities.^{[citation needed]} It acquired Fallsville Splash Park, located next to the Seneca Niagara Casino, which was condemned by the State of New York and transferred to the Seneca Gaming Corporation. It was demolished for Phase 2 of expansion of the Niagara Falls casino.

Legal Issues[edit]

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Adjacent properties owned by Seneca Gaming Corp.[edit]

Adjacent properties owned by the Seneca Gaming Corporation are not located on Seneca territory owned by the Nation, therefore it is technically illegal to put slot machines or provide for gambling. The Splash Park Property where Phase 2 of expansion is to take place is also located on non-sovereign land.

The former Convention Center is located on sovereign land, and the casino is operated by Gaming Corporation.

Taxing of non-sovereign adjacent properties owned by the Gaming Corporation[edit]

Use of the surrounding area adjacent to the Seneca Niagara Casino by the Seneca Nation for gaming has been the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by attorney John Bartolomei in October 2010 on behalf of Fallsite LLC and residents who are angry over a 4% tax hike to be passed in 2011. The Seneca Niagara Casino is located on sovereign land owned by the Seneca Nation of Indians.

But, the land adjacent to the casino, including parking garages adjacent to Niagara St., the site of a former Pizza Hut on the corner of Niagara St. and John B. Daly Blvd., the Holiday Inn property on the corner of 3rd Street and Duggar Drive, the former Niagara Aerospace Museum in between 3rd and 4th Streets and Niagara Street and Wendel Way, the former E. Dent Lackey Plaza (now a parking lot) in between Wendel Way, Duggar Drive, 3rd Street and 4th Street, former private homes on 5th and 6th Streets, and the Splash Park Property on the corner of Falls Street and John B. Daly Blvd, are owned by the Seneca Gaming Corporation. The Seneca Gaming Corporation is non-sovereign and therefore taxable, but was left off the city tax rolls. If taxed, the corporation would be the largest payer of taxes in the City of Niagara Falls.^{[citation needed]}

Other properties[edit]

The Seneca Nation operates other gaming casinos on its property in New York state:

• Seneca Allegany Casino - This facility in Salamanca, New York, on the Allegany Indian Reservation, features a casino, spa, six restaurants and a new hotel completed in 2007.
• Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino - Seneca Nation's newest casino is located in downtown Buffalo, New York.

References[edit]

1. ^'Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel'. www.niagarafallslive.com. Retrieved 29 October 2014.

External links[edit]

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