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Newly elected Seneca Nation President JC Seneca has taken a firm stance against revenue sharing with New York State as the tribe negotiates a new Class III gaming compact.

The current agreement, which expired on December 9, 2023, requires the Seneca Nation to pay 25% of its slot machine revenue from three casinos to New York State. These facilities include:

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino

President Seneca, who won with nearly 90% of the tribal vote, has explicitly stated his position: "I'm a 0% guy. I don't think the state deserves any revenue from our nation."

The tribe argues that New York violated the compact's terms by:

Authorizing upstate casinos east of State Route 14 in 2013
Allowing continued expansion of video lottery gaming at racinos

A previous attempt at a new 20-year compact in June 2023 failed after controversy emerged over plans for a fourth casino in Rochester. The deal collapsed when state Assembly members and Rochester officials claimed they weren't consulted about the proposed casino development.

The compact's terms continue through quarterly extensions, with tax revenue currently held in escrow while negotiations proceed. The agreement grants the Seneca Nation exclusive rights to casino gambling west of State Route 14, with much of the tax revenue supporting host cities Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and Buffalo.

Governor Kathy Hochul can now directly participate in negotiations following her husband's resignation from Delaware North in August 2023, where he previously served as senior vice president and general counsel.

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