Find Your Favorite New York Casinos and Resorts 2026

New York State has one of the most diverse and complex gambling landscapes in the United States, operating across three distinct categories: commercial casinos licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission, tribal casinos operated by sovereign Native American nations, and racinos combining traditional horse racing with modern gaming floors. 

With three newly licensed commercial casinos also set to transform the market in the coming years, New York is one of the most dynamic gambling destinations in the country, with options to suit every type of visitor.

Commercial Casinos

• Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady - A LEED-certified full-service casino resort situated alongside Mohawk Harbor, offering slots, table games, a poker room, sportsbook, hotel, spa, and multiple dining options including the popular Dukes Chophouse.
• del Lago Resort & Casino, Tyre - A $440 million resort in the Finger Lakes region featuring slots, table games, a poker room, nine restaurants and bars, a spa, retail outlets, and The Vine, a 2,400-seat entertainment venue hosting regular concerts and comedy nights.
• Resorts World Catskills, Monticello - A major resort destination in Sullivan County offering a 100,000 square foot gaming floor, table games, slots, a poker room, multiple dining options, and extensive meeting and entertainment space.
• Tioga Downs Casino Resort, Nichols - A 100% smoke-free resort in the Southern Tier offering slots, table games, a World Series of Poker sanctioned poker room, seasonal harness racing, hotel, spa, pools, golf, and extensive event facilities.

Tribal Casinos

• Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona - One of New York's most celebrated resort destinations, owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation. Offering a 125,000 square foot casino floor, five championship golf courses, multiple hotels, over 20 restaurants, a world-class spa, and New York State's largest meetings and conventions facility.
• The Inn at Turning Stone, Verona - A boutique hotel property on the Turning Stone resort campus, offering a more intimate experience with full access to all Turning Stone resort amenities.
• Yellow Brick Road Casino, Chittenango - A smaller Oneida Indian Nation property offering slots, table games, and dining, serving as a convenient gaming destination in the Syracuse area.
• Point Place Casino, Bridgeport - An Oneida Indian Nation property offering slots, table games, and dining facilities in a modern setting.
• Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls - A full-service resort in the heart of Niagara Falls offering a casino, hotel, spa, indoor pool, and dining, with free valet parking and convenient access to one of North America's most iconic natural attractions.
• Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, Salamanca - A full-service resort operated by the Seneca Nation offering casino gaming, hotel, spa, indoor pool, and dining in the scenic Southern Tier region.
• Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, Buffalo - A Seneca Nation property located in downtown Buffalo offering casino gaming and dining, serving as a convenient urban gaming destination in western New York.
• Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, Hogansburg - A resort property operated by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in far northern New York, offering casino gaming, hotel, hot tub facilities, and dining near the Canadian border.

Racinos

• Resorts World New York City, Jamaica, Queens - The only casino in New York City, located at the historic Aqueduct Racetrack and welcoming around 10 million visitors annually. Features over 6,500 gaming machines, automated table games, and a 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel. Resorts World NYC has recently been recommended for one of three newly licensed full commercial casino licenses, which if approved would significantly expand the property and its offerings in the coming years.
• MGM Empire City Casino, Yonkers - Located at Yonkers Raceway, one of the most accessible gaming venues in the New York metro area, offering a large gaming floor and live harness racing.
• Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs - Tracing its racing heritage back to 1941, this property combines over 1,300 gaming machines with hotel accommodations in one of New York's most celebrated historic destinations.
• Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, Farmington - Owned by Delaware North, this property combines thoroughbred racing with a gaming floor, situated in the heart of the scenic Finger Lakes wine country.
• Resorts World Hudson Valley, Newburgh - A gaming and entertainment venue in the Hudson Valley region, offering convenient access for visitors from New York City and the surrounding area.
• Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds, Hamburg - Located at the Buffalo Raceway fairgrounds near Buffalo, offering a gaming floor alongside harness racing in a traditional fairground setting.
• Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, Vernon - A long-established harness racing and gaming venue in central New York, offering a casino floor, hotel accommodations, and live racing.
• Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Batavia - The oldest lighted harness track in North America, dating back to 1940, now featuring over 879 gaming machines and three restaurants alongside its historic racing tradition.
• Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino, Islandia - Located on Long Island and operated by Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting, this property offers 1,000 video gaming machines and hotel accommodations, drawing visitors from across Long Island and New York City.

Class II Casinos

• LakeSide Entertainment, Union Springs - The original and largest LakeSide Entertainment location, situated on Cayuga Street in Union Springs and housing two separate gaming rooms under the same roof. LakeSide Entertainment 4, which opened in August 2023, added a further 128 electronic bingo-based gaming machines to the site, making this the flagship of the Cayuga Nation's Class II gaming operation.
• LakeSide Entertainment 1, Seneca Falls - Situated on State Route 89 in Seneca Falls, this facility extends the Cayuga Nation's gaming footprint into Seneca County with electronic bingo-based gaming machines.
• LakeSide Entertainment 2 (Gasino), Seneca Falls - Located on East Bayard Street in Seneca Falls, this compact venue operates under the playful "Gasino" branding - a nod to its gas station setting - and offers electronic bingo-based gaming machines a short distance from LakeSide 1.

* Note: These casinos are not actually called 1, 2, 3 - we have simply marked them as such to distinguish them from one another.

Commercial Casinos

Tribal Casinos

Racinos

New York's casino landscape is unlike any other state in the US. With commercial casinos, tribal gaming resorts, and racinos all operating side by side, knowing what to expect before you arrive can make a real difference to your experience. Each category of property has its own distinct character, and part of the fun is discovering which suits you best.

Knowing Your Options 

New York's casinos fall into three broad categories. Commercial casinos are full-service resort properties licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission, offering the widest range of gaming options and amenities. Tribal casinos are operated by sovereign Native American nations and tend to offer some of the most impressive resort experiences in the state, particularly Turning Stone which rivals any casino resort in the country. Racinos combine traditional horse racing with modern gaming floors, ranging from the vast Resorts World New York City in Queens to smaller, more intimate venues upstate. Each offers a different experience, and many visitors find themselves drawn to all three.

Arrival & Entry 

Bring valid photo ID - casino operators across New York require guests to meet minimum age requirements to access gaming floors. On arrival at most properties you'll be invited to sign up for a player rewards card, which tracks your play and earns points redeemable for dining, hotel stays, and other benefits. It's free to join and worth doing even on your first visit.

Slot Machines 

Every casino property in New York offers slot machines, making them the natural starting point for first time visitors. They require no prior knowledge, are available at a wide range of stake levels, and are found in abundance across all three property categories. At the larger resorts like Turning Stone, Seneca Niagara, and Resorts World NYC the sheer variety and scale of the slot floors is impressive in its own right.

Table Games & Poker 

Table games including blackjack, roulette, and craps are available at commercial and tribal casino properties, with many offering beginner friendly tables with lower minimums where dealers are happy to explain the basics. It is worth noting that most racinos offer electronic table games rather than live dealer tables, so if live table gaming is important to you a commercial or tribal property will be the better choice. Several New York casinos also offer dedicated poker rooms, most notably Turning Stone with 32 tables, Resorts World Catskills, and del Lago Resort, where poker pits you against other players rather than the house for a distinctly different experience.

Sports Betting 

New York has embraced sports betting enthusiastically, and several casino properties have dedicated in-person sportsbook areas where you can place bets on a wide range of sporting events. The larger commercial and tribal resorts tend to offer the most developed sportsbook facilities.

Racing 

If you're visiting a racino, live racing days are well worth experiencing even if you're not a seasoned racing fan. New York has a proud and storied racing heritage, and properties like Saratoga Casino Hotel, Batavia Downs, and MGM Empire City offer a genuine taste of that tradition alongside their modern gaming floors. Batavia Downs in particular carries the distinction of being the oldest lighted harness track in North America, dating back to 1940.

Class II Gaming Facilities 

Not every venue in New York that carries the casino label offers the full Las Vegas-style experience you might expect. The Cayuga Nation operates a number of LakeSide Entertainment Class II gaming facilities across the state, and it's worth understanding what Class II gaming means before you visit.

Unlike the Class III commercial and tribal casinos featured elsewhere on this page, Class II gaming facilities offer bingo-based electronic gaming rather than traditional slot machines, live table games, or poker. The machines may look similar to slot machines on the surface, but they operate on a fundamentally different basis - think electronic bingo rather than the spinning reels you'd find at a full casino resort.

This doesn't make them any less legitimate as gaming venues, but if you're visiting New York specifically for a full casino resort experience with table games, poker rooms, and hotel amenities, a Class II facility may not meet your expectations. LakeSide Entertainment venues are located in the Finger Lakes region, with locations in Union Springs and Seneca Falls among others.

As always, we'd recommend checking directly with any venue before your visit to confirm exactly what gaming options are available.

Going Smoke Free 

If you prefer a smoke free environment, Tioga Downs Casino Resort is worth noting as New York's only 100% smoke free casino property. Other properties may offer designated smoke free areas, but if this is a priority for your visit Tioga Downs is the standout choice.

Taking a Break 

New York's casino properties range from the boutique to the breathtaking when it comes to amenities beyond the gaming floor. At one end of the scale, Turning Stone Resort Casino offers five championship golf courses, multiple hotels, over 20 restaurants, and a world class spa. At the other, smaller racino properties offer more straightforward dining and entertainment options. Whatever your preference, every property on our list offers at least dining facilities, and several offer full resort experiences that could easily fill an entire weekend break.

Gambling should always be an enjoyable leisure activity. If you or someone you know is finding it difficult to stay in control, help is available.

The New York Council on Problem Gambling offers free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling in the state. You can reach their helpline by calling 1-800-522-4700, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

New York's commercial casinos operate a voluntary self-exclusion program administered by the New York State Gaming Commission, which allows individuals to formally exclude themselves from licensed casino properties for a set period. Tribal casino properties operate their own self-exclusion programs independently. Visit the New York State Gaming Commission website or speak directly with your chosen venue for details on how to apply.

If you are concerned about your gambling habits, we encourage you to set a budget before you play, only gamble with money you can afford to lose, take regular breaks, and never chase your losses.

For further support and resources please visit the New York State Gaming Commission website or speak to a member of staff at your casino.

The information contained on this page is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice of any kind. While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, gambling laws, regulations, and venue details are subject to change without notice.

New York's gambling landscape is particularly complex, operating across commercial, tribal, and racino categories each subject to different regulatory frameworks. For authoritative and up to date information on gambling regulations in New York State, please refer to the New York State Gaming Commission directly at gaming.ny.gov.

For guidance on the tax implications of gambling winnings, please consult a qualified tax professional or visit the IRS and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance websites directly.

You must meet the age requirements set by casino operators to participate in gambling activities. Please gamble responsibly.