Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

Overview

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is operated by Rush Street Gaming and was one of four upstate New York commercial casino licenses awarded following the 2013 voter approval of commercial casino gambling in New York State. The property opened in December 2016 and has become one of the economic anchors of downtown Schenectady's ongoing revitalization — the casino's investment in a former industrial brownfield site represented a major signal of confidence in Schenectady's urban recovery.

Rush Street Gaming (founded by Neil Bluhm) is one of the most respected mid-size casino operators in the United States and also operates Rivers Casinos in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Des Plaines (IL). The Schenectady property consistently performs among the stronger of the four upstate New York commercial casinos, benefiting from its Albany-Schenectady-Troy (Capital Region) market and its downtown Schenectady location alongside the Mohawk River.

Gaming & Hotel

1,150+ slot machines and 65+ live table games. The luxury hotel provides premium accommodations in downtown Schenectady. The casino's entertainment program brings regular concerts and events to the venue. Sports betting through DraftKings.

Getting There

Located at 1 Rush St, Schenectady, NY 12305 — in downtown Schenectady on the Mohawk River. Approximately 15 miles west of Albany. Free self-parking available.