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Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel facts for kids
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Location | Niagara Falls, NY, USA |
Address | 310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, New York 14303 |
Opening date | Casino: December 31, 2002 Hotel: December 30, 2005 |
Theme | Bears/Woods/Water (Niagara areas natural state) |
No. of rooms | 594 |
Total gaming space | 147,000 sq ft (13,700 m2) |
Signature attractions | Spa, Casino, Hotel, and Restaurants |
Notable restaurants | Java Café Morrie's Express Thunder Falls Buffet Three Sisters Café Koi La Cascata The Western Door: A Seneca Steakhouse Blues |
Casino type | Land-based |
Owner | The Seneca Nation Of Indians |
Renovated in | Thunder Falls Buffet (2007, 2012) |
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a large building in Niagara Falls, New York. It was built by the Seneca Nation to compete with other big resorts nearby. Before it became a casino, it was known as the Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center.
This resort has a huge gaming area, about 147,000 square feet. It also has 99 gaming tables and 4,200 slot machines. The hotel part of the resort is the biggest hotel in New York state outside of Manhattan.
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History of Seneca Niagara
The Seneca Niagara Casino first opened its doors on December 31, 2002. It was a big project that cost $80 million to change the old convention center into a full-service casino. When it first opened, it had 82,000 square feet for games. It also had 2,595 slot machines and 91 table games. In 2021, because of rules from the Covid pandemic, the center created its own Social Club.
Places to Eat at the Resort
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has many different restaurants to choose from. You can find all kinds of food here, from fancy meals to quick snacks.
- Western Door (Steakhouse)
- Koi (Asian Cuisine)
- La Cascata (Italian Cuisine)
- Thunder Falls Buffet
- Blues Burger Bar
- Three Sisters Café
- Morrie's Express
- Tim Horton's and Cold Stone Creamery
- Lounge 101
Shopping Fun
If you like to shop, the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has several stores. You can find gifts, jewelry, and other items.
- Sky Boutique
- Swarovski
- Seasons
- The NewsStand
- Player's Club Store
- Yankee Candle
- Watson's Chocolates
- TEN
Entertainment and Shows
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a great place to see live shows. It has two main theaters where many famous artists have performed.
Seneca Niagara Events Center
This is a large theater with 2,400 seats. Many popular singers and comedians have performed here. Some of the famous names include Stevie Nicks, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Martina McBride, and Jay Leno. Bands like Steely Dan, Heart, and Chicago have also played here.
Bear's Den Showroom
The Bear's Den Showroom is a smaller, more cozy theater. It has 440 seats, making the shows feel more personal. Artists like The Goo Goo Dolls, Eddie Money, and Richard Marx have performed in this showroom.
Online Events
After being closed for a year during the pandemic, the Seneca Resort started hosting online events. These events included broadcasting concerts, sports events, and interactive tournaments for people to enjoy from home.
Resort Expansion
In February 2008, the company that runs the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel announced plans to make it even bigger. They wanted to add more hotel rooms and other cool features. They bought a place called Fallsville Splash Park that was next to the casino. This splash park was taken down to make space for the second phase of the casino's expansion.
Other Seneca Nation Properties
The Seneca Nation also runs other gaming resorts in New York state. These places offer similar fun and entertainment.
- Seneca Allegany Casino - This resort is in Salamanca, New York. It has a casino, a spa, six restaurants, and a new hotel that was finished in 2007.
- Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino - This is the newest casino from the Seneca Nation. It is located in downtown Buffalo, New York.