New York casinos offer plenty of fun gaming action for visitors to enjoy, and the best of the best usually provide accommodations options as well. This means that getting a room that is close to all the attractions as possible. The best casinos in New York State are Native American-owned establishments, and they all call the upstate region home. In other words, New York City isn't exactly the best vacation destination for gamblers. As long as you don't have your heart set on a New York City escape, a vacation at one of the New York casino resorts is worth considering, even if you aren't the world's biggest gambling enthusiast. There is more to enjoy at the New York casinos than just gambling.

The New York gambling scene is fairly varied, and this has a lot to do with the casinos. The casinos in the Empire State offer both slots and table games, and more often than not, visitors can also try their luck at video poker and video keno. The slots include many of the latest favorites, and for table game enthusiasts, classics such as baccarat and blackjack are among the options. Player reward programs are in place at the major establishments, and these free programs allow gamblers the opportunity to earn special benefits and privileges. These benefits and privileges can include discounted hotel rates, meal comps, and entrance into a number of promotional gaming events.

When searching for good casinos in New York State, you might start with the westernmost region. This is where you will find the Seneca Allegany Casino and the Seneca Niagara Casino. These sister properties offer some of the best gaming action in the state, but that's not all that they offer. At the Seneca Allegany Casino, for example, a session at the spa can be just what the doctor ordered when some pampering is in order, and when hunger hits, getting something to eat at the steakhouse, the buffet, or one of the other dining venues is an option. Comfortable rooms that rent for a fair rate are found at the attached, AAA Four Diamond hotel, and you might keep an eye on the entertainment schedule when looking for nightlife ideas.

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As is true of the Seneca Allegany Casino, the Seneca Niagara Casino offers some tantalizing facilities and amenities that only serve to complement the lively casino. The attached hotel is also a AAA Four Diamond award winner, and you might also be interested to know that it's the largest hotel in western New York. Renowned artists from both the music and comedy industries are known to headline at the Seneca Niagara Casino's Event Center, and spa enthusiasts will want to keep the full-service spa in mind when looking to get a massage, a body wrap, or something the like.

Western New York isn't the only part of the state that you will want to consider visiting when adding some gaming action to the itinerary is a main objective. In the central part of the state near Syracuse, the Turning Stone Casino (pictured) offers some lively gaming action of its own, and the excellent beverage service only accentuates things. Tempting dining options and some quality entertainment events are also things that the Turning Stone Casino Resort offers, and if you like golf, you can hardly find a better destination in the region. Golfing enthusiasts can play a number of courses during a stay at Turning Stone, some of which can challenge even the best of players. Four different lodging establishments provide accommodations for Turning Stone Casino guests, and there's also an RV Park for travelers who recreational fun in mind.

These are the best New York casinos, and while they don't quite rival the more renowned casinos in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, they have little trouble keeping their visitors happy. The rates at the attached hotels are more appetizing than what you might think, and you should have little trouble finding things to do on the side when you're not gambling or taking advantage of the other facilities and amenities.