Seneca Nation President Robert Odawi Porter just issued the following statement on Gov. Andrew Cuomo?s intention to kick off the constitutional process that could expand casino gaming beyond the realm of native operations:
?In his comments Sunday, Gov. Cuomo acknowledged the reality that New York already has gambling. The Seneca Nation, with three destination properties, will continue to be part of this discussion. Working with the state since 2002, the Nation invested $900 million in three casinos and created thousands of jobs that have a significant economic multiplier effect.?
?Let?s keep the big picture in focus: Seneca gaming works and right now it?s the only gambling mechanism that provides economic benefits to the state and its people, and will continue to for years before any amendment might be put to a vote.?
?New Yorkers have every right to discuss expanded gaming outside our exclusivity zone. As a business partner with the state, we disagree over racino in our zone. But the issue of the state breaching Seneca exclusivity will be arbitrated and resolved. In the meantime and the future, the Nation will continue to be a leader in this area of economic development.?
The Senecas? zone of exclusivity includes 14 counties ? everything west of State Route 14.
And here?s the supportive statement from James Featherstonhaugh, president of the New York Gaming Association:
?We are pleased to hear of Governor Cuomo?s support for legalizing enhanced commercial gaming in New York State, which will create tens of thousands of much-needed jobs, generate hundreds of millions in additional state revenues and stimulate significant private sector investment. We look forward to working with the Governor to implement these changes in a focused and socially responsible manner.?
Source: http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/93462/seneca-leader-gaming-advocate-on-gaming-expansion/
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