Oneida Nation announces March 1 opening for third casino in New York

Wednesday, January 10, 2018  

The Oneida Nation will open its third gaming facility in New York on March 1.

The Point Place Casino in Bridgeport features nearly 500 slot machines and 20 table games, The Auburn Citizen reported. Patrons can also enjoy two restaurants, two bars, a bakery and a chocolate shop.

"We are making big investments in projects in Chittenango and Bridgeport," Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter said in a video message to citizens earlier this month.

The tribe operates the Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango, not far from Bridgeport. The flagship Turning Stone Resort Casino is located in Verona, about 22 miles away.

Read More on the Story:
Oneida Nation's Point Place Casino in Bridgeport sets opening date (The Syracuse Post-Standard January 10, 2018)
Oneida Nation sets grand opening for casino near Onondaga County line (The Auburn Citizen January 10, 2018)
Oneidas will open new central New York casino March 1 (The Associated Press January 10, 2018)

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