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“And what did we do?,”Nephew said.“We kept going and building and pushing forward.” The original casino facility twice had to be expanded before plan ning and construction were complete on the current casino in 2013. Another major expansion followed in 2017. Fifteen years after welcoming its first guests, Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino stands as a central destination in the completely reimagined Cob blestone District,with a growing number of other attractions just blocks away. Inside the casino, guests can enjoy nearly 1,100 slot machines and more than 30 table games, STIXX Sports Bar and B-LO Bar, and three din ing destinations includingWD Bar & Grille,with incredible views of the city skyline. The numbers behind Seneca Gaming Corporation tell an impressive success story:20 years,more than $100 million in completed construction projects, three world-class properties,and more than 3,000 employees to date.For Nephew,the anniversary celebrations in 2022 are as much about looking ahead as they are looking back. “The journey has been remarkable,”he said.“We have a lot to cele brate, and we’re just getting started.” “ That opening day was a defining moment. From that day forward, we have welcomed tens of millions of guests from around the world, and brought some of the biggest names in entertainment to our region. —Kevin Nephew, President & CEO, Seneca Gaming Corporation ”

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino recently renovated Lounge 101 (above), which is a great meeting spot prior to catching a top-act show at Seneca Niagara’s Outdoor Venue (top). Upcoming acts include Lionel Richie on Aug. 26, Lynyrd Skynyrd on Aug. 27 and Staind on Sept. 7.

the world-class experience that awaits within.The resort features 147,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,600 slot machines and over 60 table games, 10 restaurants, live entertainment and aAAA Four DiamondAward–winning hotel with 604 deluxe rooms and suites, a spa and salon, fitness center, indoor pool and STIR feature bar with live entertainment, signature cocktails, and a stunning 43-foot high-definition video wall, as well as the first of its kind on the East Coast—Lightning Link Lounge. On its own, Seneca Niagara would stand out as a gen

erational accomplishment and profound success. However, the Seneca Nation and Seneca Gaming Corporation have not been focused on Niagara Falls alone. With the success and growth of Seneca Niagara,along with SenecaAllegany Resort & Casino,which opened in 2004,the Seneca Nation and Seneca Gaming Corpo ration next turned their attention to what was then an underdeveloped former indus trial area in downtown Buffalo.

Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino opened 15 years ago, on July 3, 2007. The success and excitement were immediate. Just as when Seneca Niag ara opened,a line of people quickly formed outside the doors to the orig inal, temporary Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino to see what the Seneca Nation and Seneca Gaming Corporation had done.

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