Rivers Casino Schenectady releases comment on legalizing sports betting

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has released a comment on the New York State Gaming Commission's public release of regulations to legalize sports betting in New York state. The regulations to authorize and regulate the conduct of sports wagering at the four commercial casinos licensed by the Gaming Commission, including Rivers Casino, are now open for public comment until May 20, 2019.

The following quote is from Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Acting General Manager, Justin Moore:

“We’re extremely pleased that sports betting regulations have been released for public comment and are looking forward to introducing one of the first licensed sports books in the state of New York at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. It’s very exciting to be able to bring sports fans and sports bettors into the casino to place legal wagers for the first time.”