Back in the day, players in NY seeking some gambling actions had to drive for some unique charm of poker in Atlantic City in New Jersey. Now, players seeking a Hold'em or Omaha game have a range of options elsewhere in the state, legal poker rooms and full-fledged casino gambling haven't yet penetrated the NYC metro area.
 

Here are some of the best poker rooms you can find in New York.
 

Turning Stone Resort Casino

• Verona, NY 13478; 5218 Patrick Road;
• Call the poker room at (315) 361-8676;
• www.turningstone.com;
• The poker room operates 32 tables.

Promotions: Bad Beat jackpot and high-hand bonuses.
 

The comp rate is $1 per hour. Playing for 3 hours between 1 AM and 10 AM gets you a $10 meal voucher. The "rake back" promotion gives cash rewards ranging from $40 for up to 59 hours of monthly play to $250 for more than 200 hours.
 

Extras: Large tournaments include Empire State Hold 'Em championships provide events with guaranteed prize pools of $50,000 and $100,000; Rake: 10% of the pot, up to $5, plus $1 for promotions; phone charging ports at every seat; free internet; tableside massage service for $1 per minute.
 

Regarding the property: The 1993-opened casino comprises 1,715 slot machines, 85 house-banked table games, four hotels with a combined 707 rooms, a showroom, five golf courses, two spas, a heliport, over 20 eating establishments, and a 5,000-seat arena.
 

Resorts World Catskills

• 888 Resorts World Drive Monticello, New York 12701;
• Call the poker room at 845-428-7200. Ext. 1785;
• www.rwcatskills.com/casino/poker;
• The poker room operates 19 tables.

Promotions: Bad Beat jackpot and High-Hand bonus, which are given every 20, 30, and 60 minutes of play.
 

The comp rate is $1 per hour. The rake is 10% of the pot, up to $5, plus $2 for promotions. Additional features include direct access to the poker room from the casino parking garage, in-room facilities, in-room food service, a cashier stand, and massage services.
 

Regarding the property: The all-suite hotel features a spa, 332 rooms, two indoor pools, and two fitness facilities. The casino, which opened in May 2018, contains 2,150 slots, 150 house-banked tables, and private gaming salons. The RW Epicenter entertainment venue has seating for 2,500 people.
 

Seneca Niagra Resort & Casino

• Niagara Falls, New York 14303, 310 Fourth St;
• Call the poker room at 716-278-6300;
• http://casino.senecaniagara.com/poker;
• The poker room operates 23 tables.

Promotions include a bad beat jackpot, a high-hand bonus, and weekly tournaments with a $20 entry fee and a guaranteed prize pool of $1,000.
 

The comp rate is $2 per hour for $2-5 No Limit Hold 'Em; $1 per hour for the majority of cash games.
 

Rake consists of 10% of the pot, up to $5, additional $2 for bonuses.
 

Additional features include free WiFi, drinks, phone chargers, and massages at the table.
 

Regarding the property: The casino, which opened in 2002, features 90 house-banked table games and more than 3,600 slots. The hotel, which has 604 rooms, also offers an indoor pool, a salon, and a full-service spa. The location is close to the Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course and the Niagara Falls State Park.

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