Poll Shows Support for Upstate NY Gambling Casino

The planned Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in the Cobblestone District has the support of a majority of Buffalo residents, and city dwellers have a favorable opinion of the Seneca Nation of Indians, according to a just-released survey. The survey, conducted by Zogby International and commissioned by the Seneca Nation, found 58 percent of respondents said they support a casino, with 37 percent indicating they oppose downtown gambling.

The telephone survey of 903 likely voters, conducted June 22-23, also found 55 percent of city residents have a positive view of the nation, with just 16 percent indicating they have an unfavorable opinion of the Senecas. Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder Sr. could not be reached to comment on the poll, but a spokesman for Seneca Gaming Corp. said the survey confirms his impressions of community support for the $125 million casino project and the Senecas.

"It reflects what we saw on June 22 when we held the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino employment preview and attracted more than 900 people," said Phil Pantano, corporation spokesman.

"The people of Buffalo are excited about the project, excited about the economic benefits it will bring and excited about the possibility of 1,000 good-paying jobs coming to the city," Pantano added.

July 5, 2006
Posted By Larry Rutherford
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