VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation on Jan. 8 said it plans to begin construction “shortly” on sports-betting venues at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona and Point Place Casino in Sullivan. The facility, referred to as a sports book, is called “The Lounge with Caesars Sports.” The Oneida Nation also released renderings of what […]
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation on Jan. 8 said it plans to begin construction “shortly” on sports-betting venues at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona and Point Place Casino in Sullivan.
The facility, referred to as a sports book, is called “The Lounge with Caesars Sports.” The Oneida Nation also released renderings of what the new sports books will look like.
The Hayner Hoyt Corporation of Syracuse will handle construction of the Lounge project, Joel Barkin, VP of communications for the Oneida Indian Nation, said in an email response to a CNYBJ inquiry. Zausmer-Frisch Scruton & Aggarwal, also of Syracuse, is helping in the design process, Barkin added.
The addition to Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango will happen “later” as part of the project’s second phase.
The Oneida Nation is also still waiting for approval to offer the sports-betting option, which is subject to National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) review.
Besides the NIGC review, the New York State Gaming Commission also has to issue sports-betting regulations, which the Nation will adopt for its casinos “pursuant to the Nation-State gaming compact.”
The Oneida Nation is partnering with Las Vegas, Nevada–based Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) in a licensing and branding alliance for the Lounge with Caesars Sports.
The all-new sport betting venues will have LED (light-emitting diode) terminals with high-definition resolution, and odds boards that “constantly” update and offer opportunities for in-game wagers. They’ll also offer bars, ticket windows, seating, and VIP areas with their own “dedicated” TV screens.
