Sports and Gaming in the Buffalo/Niagara Region in Western NY

Searching for even more Buffalo and Niagara nightly entertainment? Try your luck at one of the casinos and gaming establishments in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and throughout the Buffalo Niagara region. The Buffalo Niagara region is also a great place to witness some hard-hitting action with one of our many sports teams. In an area surrounded by loyal avid sports fans, you are sure to find all-night sports and gaming entertainment. The professional teams aren’t the only ones creating a stir; Buffalo and Niagara are also full of outstanding college teams. Get in the game on one of our fantastic ski resorts, challenging golf courses, modern tennis facilities or one of several awe-inspiring parks in and around Buffalo and Niagara Falls. For water-sport enthusiasts, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are the perfect places to swim, boat, sunbathe and fish. In fact, Niagara County, bordering Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, is a top location for serious anglers. These, along with many other options in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, are sure to quench your thirst for sports and gaming year-round.

Fairgrounds Gaming
& Raceway

5600 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-6109
www.the-fairgrounds.com
Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway is located in the southtowns just off the I-90 Thruway Exit 56. Try your luck at one of our 950 video gaming machines. The gaming floor has the latest titles including high payout progressives and video poker. We welcome guests 18 years and older. Enjoy several dining experiences in our non-smoking facility. Other amenities to the facility include year around simulcasting from the country’s top tracks and live seasonal harness racing from January - July. The gaming facility is open 7 days a week from 10am-2am.
Seneca Allegany Casino
& Hotel

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd.
Salamanca, NY 14779
1-877-553-9500
www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com
Perfectly located in the breathtaking foothills of the Allegany Mountains, just minutes from local attractions, national parks and the popular town of Ellicottville, Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel puts into play all kinds of excitement. Catch the action of our world-class casino featuring over 40 table games and more than 2,300 reel spinning and video slot machines. Indulge in our relaxing spa and salon. Please your palate with delicious gourmet and casual dining. Enter to win fabulous prizes in our promotions or check out headline entertainment in our Events Center.
Seneca Gaming
& Entertainment

11099 Route 5
Irving, NY 14081
(716) 549-4389
Toll Free 1-800-421-BINGO (2464)
www.senecagames.com
Seneca Gaming and Entertainment, south of Buffalo just off the I-90 Thruway, Exit 58.  Over 400 exciting video gaming machines, video poker and daily bingo sessions. We welcome guests 18 and over. Gameroom hours are Sunday - Thursday 9:30am-2:00am and Friday and Saturday 9:30am-4:30am. Revamped facility coming early year of 2010. Call or visit our website for bingo session times at the Irving and Salamanca locations.
 
Seneca Niagara Casino
& Hotel

310 Fourth St.
Niagara Falls, NY USA 14303
1-877-8SENECA (73-6322)
www.SenecaNiagaraCasino.com
There is something for everyone at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Conveniently located just minutes from popular local attractions, prime shopping outlets and the natural wonder of the world, Niagara Falls, Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is the region’s premier place to stay. Catch the action of our world-class casino featuring over 100 table games and more than 4,200 reel spinning and video slot machines. Indulge in our relaxing spa and salon. Please your palate with delicious gourmet and casual dining and don’t leave without enjoying top-notch entertainment.
Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp.
(800) 724-2000
(585) 343-3750
www.westernotb.com
OTB operates 36 branches and 8 E-Z Bets offering wagering on top thoroughbred and standardbred tracks. Off-Track Betting is a Public Benefit Corporation. Since 1971 OTB has existed in New York to create revenues for racing and local governments. OTB has generated more than $3.7 billion for the NYS horse racing industry. Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is the proud owner and operator of Batavia Downs Casino.
 
Sportfishing
Lone Wolf Sportfishing
57 Harbor Street
Wilson, NY 14172
(716) 863-0018
www.LoneWolfSportfishing.com
The Niagara Region consistently ranks as one of the top fishing destinations in North America. Nowhere else can you catch Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and Musky in such quantity and quality. Come experience this world-class fishery with a first class operation. Captain Danny Evans has the local knowledge to put you in the action year ’round. Only the best gear, tackle and equipment are supplied. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No matter the time of year, there are always fish to catch!
 
Niagara Region Sportfishing Services
PO Box 773
Olcott, NY 14126
Captain Bob (716) 860-9774
Captain Frank (716) 523-0013
Experience the best sportfishing on the Great Lakes. Guided trips for Trout, Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and Muskie on the waters of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Upper and Lower Niagara River with the area’s most experienced Captains. No group too large or small. One call does it all.
 
Tickets
VIP Seats
5762 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(800) 371-6323
www.vipseats.com
VIP Seats is a company that buys and sells event tickets for individuals, groups and businesses to many hard-to-get events all over the world. VIP Seats has quietly become the leading provider of premium event tickets to both the travel and concierge industries throughout North America. Since 1993, VIP Seats has made buying and selling event tickets hassle-free for over 100,000 of their satisfied clients! We specialize in Buffalo, Toronto and New York City events.