Whether because of the color scheme, the furnishings, or just the level of class, the Wynn was the first place that came to mind. My first impression upon walking on to the gaming floor of del Lago was, believe it or not, of the Wynn gaming floor. I’m pleased to say, every bit as good as advertised. The amenities were hyped, but how good could they possibly be? My hometown casino is in an area many would consider being the middle of nowhere not a place known for its social scene. After all, this wasn’t Vegas or even Atlantic City. I decided to avoid the crowds and wait a few days before making my initial visit, anxious anticipation building all the while.Ī little less than a week later, I stepped inside for the first time, not knowing what to expect. I still remember watching the webcast where the decision was announced, and cheering aloud when the proposal from what was then known as Lago Resort and Casino was approved.įast-forward to February of 2017, when the doors first opened. From the beginning, I was hopeful the casino proposal in the tiny town of Tyre, New York would be one of those that made the cut. In late 2015, the state of New York decided to grant three licenses for privately operated casinos within the state. Reader MichaelPags shares his local casino: del Lago Resort and CasinoĪs these things go, my local casino is just a baby, and I have been there since before it was born.
