2.10.20 - After sluggish start and two new owners, how upstate NY’s casinos are showing improvement
'The casinos all had revenue increases in 2019 compared to 2018, led by Resorts World Catskills where gross gaming revenue jumped 48% in its second year in business, records reviewed by the USA TODAY Network from the state Gaming Commission showed.'
'"If you look at the history of regional gaming properties over their lifetime, it’s about two years for them to really click in," Bob DeSalvio, president of Genting New York State, which owns Resorts World Catskills, said in December.'
'"A 24-month ramp up period is not unexpected in today’s environment."'