The organization successfully negotiated an agreement with 13 of the 16 casino operator applicants in New York, including all four behind the winning bids. View Comments. Rivers Casino counted more than 1. Log in Already a print subscriber? The latest news delivered directly to your inbox every day at 3 p. Subscriber login Enter your email address. Rivers looked to Proctors as experts on local entertainment offerings. Foss: Casinos will continue to battle each other Look at casino in the past, present and future. Rivers Casino raking in cash, but where's tax cut? Small tables adorn the hardwood floor, and the room can hold a couple hundred people at a time. The dimly lit room includes table games, wide-screen televisions, a bar and a small stage for live music. Email Address. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus press conference for Thursday June 4 Teen charged in Schenectady shooting that injured three; Two hurt on street, one in house. In addition to gaming, the casino offers four dining options, in addition to Dukes, as well as a Spa that opened Tuesday off the casino's lobby. The two established a partnership, for which Proctors hired a staffer to help book music acts at the casino. What it does not offer, however, is a large theater. Activate online.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}At the same time, about a mile down the road, hundreds more filled the seats at Proctors to learn what major acts would be visiting the State Street theater during its season. Foss: More problem gamblers seeking treatment Dock near Rivers Casino may be built in stages. As a result, the casinos agreed not to build performance spaces larger than 1, seats, agreed not to leverage exclusivity in negotiating with acts and agreed to make a payment -- less than 1 percent of gaming revenue -- to the coalition, which is shared among its members. Moody's report finds casinos 'cannibalizing' revenues. The casino features a 10,square-foot event center near its main entrance that can hold up to people, as well as some outdoor space along the Mohawk River. Skip to main navigation. In addition, Dukes Chophouse, located on the opposite side of the gaming floor, features live performances four nights per week. Hide Advanced Search. Enter the password that accompanies your email address. The casino reconfigured the room shortly after it opened to accommodate guests who wanted more space to dance, said Danny Brockdorf, vice president of marketing at the casino. Forgot Password? Home News. Rivers Casino, Proctors team up for entertainment.