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Watkins Glen International announces partnership with Seneca Resorts & Casinos Multi-year pact tabs Seneca properties as “Official Resort and Casino of WGI” WATKINS GLEN, NY (April 14, 2015) – Watkins Glen International is proud to announce Seneca Resorts & Casinos as its Official Resort and Casino, effective immediately.
The company operates Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca , Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo, as well as Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston, on behalf of the Seneca Nation of Indians. “We are thrilled to partner with this leading gaming and entertainment company, headquartered right here in the Western New York region,” said Michael Printup, Watkins Glen International President. “This is a great opportunity to promote all that Watkins Glen International has to offer to a new audience, and we’re excited to get started.”
The agreement links two of the premier tourism and entertainment leaders in New York State, and the most popular attractions in the Southern Tier. Watkins Glen attracts hundreds of thousands racing fans into the region with its nearly year-long schedule of races and events, and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino attracts more than 3 million visitors each year with its exciting mix of casino gaming, luxury accommodations, exquisite dining and top-notch entertainment. “This is a dynamic partnership,” said Doni Taube, senior vice president of marketing, Seneca Resorts & Casinos. “Watkins Glen is one of the legendary motor sports venues in North America. Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, the premier resort in New York’s Southern Tier region, is just a short drive away. The experience that guests enjoy at each destination, as well as at our Seneca Niagara and Seneca Buffalo Creek properties, brings visitors back to the region time and again.”
Seneca Resorts & Casinos has come to define energy, action, excitement and luxury in Western New York since Seneca Niagara first opened its doors in 2002. The three world-class facilities offer more than 6,400 slot machines, 140 table games, 1,000 hotel rooms, and other related amenities, collectively attracting more than 15 million visitors each year. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones II, 2790 County Rte. 16 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (ph) 607.535.2486 (fax) 607.535.8918 www.TheGlen.com
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Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course is regarded as one of the finest courses in New York State, and has been regularly included on numerous “Best Courses” lists from such publications as Golf Magazine and Golfweek Magazine.
Located within five (5) hours (~300 miles) of 25% of the US population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America. Tickets for the 2015 season may be purchased by calling 866.461.RACE and online at www.TheGlen.com. Keep up with The Glen on Facebook and Twitter. Download The Glen’s free mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. ###
2790 County Rte. 16 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (ph) 607.535.2486 (fax) 607.535.8918 www.TheGlen.com