Following New York Governor Cuomo’s recent announcement of the relaxation of COVID-related restrictions, and approval from the New York State Gaming Commission, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is now back to operating at full capacity. Rivers had been operating at a reduced capacity (25 and 50 per cent) since reopening in September 2020. All plexiglass safety barriers have been removed […]

Las Vegas casino executive Rick Richards has been named the new general manager of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. Richards is a former vice president and general manager at Station Casinos—overseeing a diverse portfolio of properties including Fiesta Henderson, Red Rock Resort Casino & Spa, Palms Casino Resort, and Texas Station Hotel & Casino. Richards began his casino career more […]

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will reopen Wednesday September 9th at 6pm. Rivers Casino temporarily suspended operations on March 16, ahead of the Governor’s orders, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. All US casinos closed soon thereafter. The reopening of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady was planned in collaboration with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and the […]