NYS Threatens to Close Seneca Casinos
New York is threatening to shut down the Seneca Nation’s casinos because the tribe is withholding payments to the state, but Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder Sr. says in a news release that the state violated the gaming compact first.
The state says the Seneca Nation owes the state more than $200 million under an agreement requiring them to share slot revenues with New York. Last month, Seneca leaders voted withhold payments, saying the state violated the compact by allowing gaming in nearby racetracks.
Snyder adds that the compact also says the state can not terminate the compact unless an arbitration panel determines that there has been a breach.
The state says the Seneca Nation owes the state more than $200 million under an agreement requiring them to share slot revenues with New York. Last month, Seneca leaders voted withhold payments, saying the state violated the compact by allowing gaming in nearby racetracks.
Snyder adds that the compact also says the state can not terminate the compact unless an arbitration panel determines that there has been a breach.
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