Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
| Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort | |
|---|---|
 The casino in 2014 | |
| Location | Hogansburg, New York |
| Address | 873 New York State Route 37, Hogansburg, NY (United States) |
| Theme | Native American |
| Total gaming space | 140,000 square feet (13,000 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Native Harvest Buffet Maple Room Steakhouse Rapids Food Court Sticks Sports Bar and Grill Cascades Lounge |
| Casino type | Native American gambling enterprise |
| Owner | Mohawk nation |
| Renovated in | 2011, 2012 |
| Coordinates | 44°58′14.5″N 74°38′29″W / 44.970694°N 74.64139°W |
| Website | http://www.mohawkcasino.com |
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino (AMC) is a Native American gambling enterprise run by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in . It has 140,000 square feet (13,000 m2) for 1,800+ slot machines and 30 table games. The casino is located within the boundaries of the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation as defined in the 1796 Treaty with the Seven Nations of Canada.
Facilities[]
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is a casino resort with hotel, spas, diner and lounge. This resort provides 150 rooms and luxury suites. Spas are located on the second floor. Cascade Lounge offers drink and entertainment within the casino. This resort also has shows of live music, comedy, sport events and more. The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has 30 table games which includes Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride!, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Spanish 21, Double Deck Blackjack, and Craps. Akwesasne Mohawk Casino also has bingo in their Mohawk Bingo Palace everyday throughout the week. Cosmic Bingo starts every Saturday night at 10:30 with theme night costume contest for cash drawings. Within the Mohawk Bingo Palace there is a poker room that offers shark tank bounty hunter every Sunday, unlimited rebuy no-limit Texas hold'em every Monday, Turbo Tuesday and no limit hold'em bounty tournament every Wednesday. There are also more than 1800 slot machines.[1]
Expansion[]
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino was opened on April 12, 1999. It has grown into one of the largest entertainment destinations in the North Country. In 2011 the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has decided to invest $74 million to expand the casino.[2] On May 9, 2013 the casino has completed an expansion that included a 7-story hotel with 150 rooms, heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, spas and restaurants.[3]
Employment awards[]
Every year the committee would sit down in a room and review the nominations and select the winner of manager of the year by voting. Each winner received a $1,000 Keybank gift card and a plaque of recognition. All of the nominees received a $150 AMCR gift certificate and a plaque.
In 2014, the committee was unable to come up with a clear winner for 2013, therefore the committee held a draw for choosing the winner. Associate of the Year's winner was Jeffrey Lashomb and manager of the Quarter's winner was Kanvvy Palmer.[4]
See also[]
- List of casinos in New York
- Kahnawake Gaming Commission, regulating Mohawk gambling in Canada
References[]
- ^ "Mohawk Casino".
- ^ "Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort". - 500 Nations
- ^ Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Expansion on YouTube
- ^ "Akwesasne Mohawk Casino honors employees". Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. - North Country NOW
External links[]
- Akwesasne
- Casinos in New York (state)
- Casino hotels
- Native American casinos
- Mohawk tribe
- Buildings and structures in Franklin County, New York
- Tourist attractions in Franklin County, New York
- Native American history of New York (state)