New gaming COO brought in as Seneca Nation continues to negotiate compact with New York State

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:39 PM
  • David Danzis, PlayNY

An experienced casino executive has joined Seneca Gaming Corporation as the tribe behind the company continues its negotiations with the state over a new gaming compact.

Rod Centers has been named chief operating officer of Seneca Gaming, according to multiple reports. Centers has more than a decade of experience in the gaming industry, including stints with Pinnacle Entertainment, Jack Entertainment, Penn National and Caesars Entertainment…

Centers is tasked with overseeing a trio of class III casinos in Western New York owned and operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians. Those casinos are: Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Seneca Allegany Casino and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino.