Then-GM Mary Cheeks projected 2.8 million visitors a year would come to the new casino.
It was on February 8th, 2017, the curious, the high rollers and the dreamers spilled onto the floor of Schenectady's gleaming new Rivers Casino, and all bets were on the table. It's now five years later, and I went back to find out if those promises were kept. I covered all the excitement and buildup to the grand opening back then and heard all the promises of how it would redefine Schenectady. MORE: Are Local Taxpayers Cashing in on Rivers Casino? Schenectady, NY (WRGB) - Five years ago, after an infusion of more than 330 million dollars, a three-year-long tug of war with other prospective casino sites, and a partnership with Rush Street Gaming, the 50 thousand square foot Rivers Casino opened to great fanfare on the banks of the Mohawk.
