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Revenues from three new upstate New York casinos have come in far slower than projected, meaning less money shared with local towns, cities and counties. Analysts blame a crowded market for the disappointing new casino revenues. As Las Vegas launches comeback, an old debate resumes: Can room rates go too low? By signing up you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This photo from Dec. Southern Nevada locals casinos see traffic, but large crowds absent. Las Vegas casinos hosted weekend visitors Saturday for the first time since mid-March. Las Vegas casinos see some life in 1st post-shutdown Saturday. The Indian casino payments are down steeply this year because the Senecas stopped making payments for their three western New York casinos. People gambled and hit the pools Saturday, and resorts seemed busier than on Day One, when foot traffic was relatively tame. June 6, - am June 6, - am. The rest is goes to county and municipal governments. By Bailey Schulz and Richard N. This is the story of a casino stirring back to life after an unprecedented hibernation, a behind-the-scenes look at relaunching a 2,room resort and what it took to get there. Like us on Facebook. June 7, - am June 7, - am. The Oneidas, who operate the Turning Stone casino in central New York, also run a mini-casino casino in a strip mall near Syracuse. Del Lago spokesman Steven Greenberg noted that their hotel only opened this summer and that they are confident about growth in Another casino less than an hour from the New York border in Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to open later in And the Oneidas are set to open a second mini-casino near Syracuse in the spring. June 5, - pm June 6, - am. Strip hotels are offering free parking, waived resort fees and discounted room rates to bring tourists back to Nevada. June 6, - pm June 6, - pm. Experts say the crisis could provide opportunities to those with strong balance sheets, such as Las Vegas Sands Corp. Councilman Vince Riggi likened the situation to a kid at Christmas getting fewer presents than expected. June 5, - am June 5, - am.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Masks are given out at casinos now. High-fives in order for casinos reopening, but can demand be sustained? That comes in addition to gambling revenue from horse tracks and five Indian casinos. Eighty percent of the money goes to public schools, which have set levels of aid unaffected by casino revenue fluctuations. Be informed. One day after Las Vegas casinos reopened, a visitor from California hit a jackpot on the Strip. June 6, - am June 6, - pm. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Slot machine and table game revenue from casinos in the Finger Lakes, the Southern Tier and Schenectady have fallen short of the rosy revenue projections operators produced when applying for licenses. By Richard N. Despite the availability of face coverings, Review-Journal staff and experts who toured casinos on Thursday and Friday said only about half of visitors were seen wearing masks. But there is debate about whether it helps or hurts the Las Vegas brand. Unsubscribe at any time. Don't miss the big stories. June 5, - pm June 5, - pm. A spokesman for the state Gaming Commission said it will be more accurate to analyze third-year revenues, where the casinos are more established.