Yellow Brick Road Casino Crowned Empire State’s Luckiest Gaming Destination

Native American casinos in the United States represent a unique intersection of history, sovereignty, and economic development. 

Operated by federally recognized tribes under tribal sovereignty and compacts with the state, these casinos drive tourism and revenue. 

According to Gambling.com’s research, there are 18 Native American casinos statewide in New York. 

They range from large operations to smaller, unique casinos that maintain their sense of history and magic.

These establishments provide entertainment and gaming and serve as vital funding sources for tribal governments, cultural preservation, and local communities. 

Using this data, our research decided to see which casino is the luckiest. 

To find the Luckiest Casinos in New York, Gambling.com analyzed Tripadvisor reviews of commercial casinos and the 18 Native American casinos in the state for the keywords luck, lucky, win, and winning. 

We then calculated the percentage of reviews with “lucky” keywords each casino received, before finally ranking them by their Lucky Review Percentage. 

Luck Lives At Yellow Brick Road Casino

Offering guests unparalleled gaming, Yellow Brick Road Casino has been crowned the Luckiest Casino in the state. 

The $20 million casino in the Tops Chittenango Plaza scored a “Lucky Review Percentage” of 22.95, just ahead of the Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds (#2), which scored 22%. 

Rounding out the top three is the Vernon Down Casino & Hotel at 20.4%. 

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Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack – A Winning Track Record In The Heart Of Wine Country

The Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is situated in Farmington and offers an exciting combination of live horse racing, video gaming, and top-notch dining. 

According to our rankings, it is the fourth luckiest casino in New York, with a score of 20.1%. 

Along with ranking in the Top 10, Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack recorded the most lucky keywords used within Tripadvisor (384), over 100 more than the next best.

The rest of the Top 10 includes Turning Stone Casino Resort (#5) at 18.7%, Mohawk Mountain Casino, Monticello Casino & Raceway (#6) at 18.1%, 

Tioga Downs Casino (#7) at 17.1%, Del Lago Resort and Casino (#8) at 17%, Buffalo Creek Casino 16.3% (#9) and Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady (#10) at 15.7%.

A notable absentee from the Top 10 is the Seneca Niagara Casino. Located by an iconic waterfall, the luxury resort also offers world-class gaming. 

However, its vast number of reviews and a low percentage of those with “lucky” keywords resulted in a low placement.