Yellow Brick Road Casino New York
The Yellow Brick Road Casino overview
The Yellow Brick Road Casino is a Wizard of Oz inspired Native American casino in Chittenango, New York.
The construction marks the third phase of renovations for Yellow Brick Road, one of three casinos owned by the tribe in central New York. Turning Stone in Verona is the tribe's flagship casino. Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango, New York is now live with a retail sportsbook, expanding the locations where Scientific Games is powering sports betting in the state. Yellow Brick Road follows Turning Stone Resort and Point Place Casino as the third Oneida destination to offer retail sports betting.
The $20 million casino opened to the public in June 2015 and celebrates the community’s connection with the iconic book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum. Baum was born in the Village of Chittenango. The book inspired the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
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There was some controversy surrounding the casino’s opening, considering Baum wrote newspaper editorials supporting Native American genocide, but the project went ahead regardless. The Yellow Brick Road Casino is owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation, which also owns and operates the Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona, NY. Turning Stone was New York State’s first land-based casino when it opened in 1993.
The Yellow Brick Road Casino opened up with slot machines and a Bingo Hall, but the Bingo Hall was converted to a table games floor in December 2015 in response to public demand. The property features a smoke-free environment with Wizard of Oz themed decor, promotions, and restaurants and bars.
A yellow brick road leads patrons to the casino which also features yellow brick tile and Oz-themed carpet throughout. There is also 16-foot high brass and steel tornado sculpture with a cash and prizes cyclone inside.
The Yellow Brick Road Casino is in Upstate New York, just twenty minutes east of the City of Syracuse. The casino is in the Tops Chittenango Plaza on Route 5 which also features a Wizard of Oz themed Tops supermarket.
Wizard of Oz themed gaming space
The Yellow Brick Road Casino includes 60,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 440 slots and video poker machines. There are also upwards of a dozen table games.
The Yellow Brick Road Casino features dozens of popular and themed slots and gaming machines, including:
- Aladdin’s Fortune 3D
- Alice The Mad Teaparty
- Antony & Cleopatra
- Game King Multi Game
- Lucky Hot 7’s
- Quick Hit Platinum
- White Wizard
- Wicked Winning
- Wonder Woman Wild
- Wonder Women Gold
- Zeus
Table games on offer at the Yellow Brick Road Casino include:
- Blackjack
- Craps
- 3 Card Poker
- 4 Card Poker
- Spanish 21
- Mississippi Stud
- Big 6 Wheel
- Electronic Roulette
The Yellow Brick Road Casino also offers Keno throughout the property. There is a Keno lounge in Wizard Hall, and the game is available at bars, restaurants, and various digital displays.
The Yellow Brick Road Casino isn’t among the largest casino properties in the state, but the Wizard of Oz theme and partnerships with other local businesses and museums running with the same idea have turned it into a tourist destination with more than enough gaming space to handle the crowds. Patrons of the Yellow Brick Road Casino must be 18 or older to gamble.
Ready for iGaming now
Online casino gaming is not currently being considered by New York lawmakers. Should it ever be, the Yellow Brick Road Casino is expected to be early adopters, considering it is owned an operated by the same Oneida Indian Nation that runs the Turning Stone Casino Resort. Turning Stone Online Casino already offers free-to-play casino games and slots through an app for iOs and Android devices.
The Turning Stone Online Casino app offers more than 50 free casino slots and table games that pay out rewards players can use on the property. The Yellow Brick Road Casino shares Turning Stone’s rewards program.
As early adopters with the software in place, Yellow Brick Road Casino would likely be ready, willing and able to offer online casino gaming should New York State lawmakers ever get behind the idea.
It is also worth noting the Oneida Indian Nation has taken on all legal challenges when it comes to its right to offer casino gambling, and would presumably fight for its legal right to offer iGaming in New York as well.
Wizard of Oz themed online poker room?
Two identical bills which would legalize and regulate online poker in the state of New York were introduced into the New York Senate and Assembly in the first quarter of 2017. Westchester Assemblyman and the State Assembly’s Chairman of the Committee on Racing and Wagering J. Gary Pretlow claimed there is very little standing in the way, and all of New York’s licensed casino and Racino properties support the idea.
This would presumably include the Yellow Brick Road Casino, considering its connection to the Turning Stone Casino Resort. There is no poker room at the Yellow Brick Road Casino, but Turning Stone hosts one of the largest Poker Rooms in the state, and regularly hosts major poker events.
Should the future of poker in New York include online poker rooms, a Wizard of Oz themed online poker offering from the Yellow Brick Road Casino would not be out of the question.
The Yellow Brick Road Casino: A tourist destination
The Yellow Brick Road Casino’s Wizard of Oz theme has helped turn the property into a tourist destination.
Alongside the casino, The Yellow Brick Road Casino also operates a Community Room with:
- A 900 square foot conference area
- A 400 square foot pre-function area
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and 7’x7’ screen
- Audio visual rentals
- Catering options available
The Yellow Brick Road Casino’s Wizard of Oz theme extends to all four restaurants and bars on the property, including:
- Dorothy’s Farmhouse – counter-service restaurant serving home-style cooking
- Wicked Good Pizza – sit-down or take-out hand tossed pizza, wings, sandwiches and salads
- Heart and Courage Saloon – a country-western style bar
- Winged Monkey – cocktails and beer
Property amenities also include the Oz General Store, which sells:
- Tobacco products
- Pre-packaged food and beverages
- Other essentials
Free rewards
Through its partnership with Turning Stone Resort Casino, the Yellow Brick Road Casino offers free membership in the TS Rewards Card program. Through casino game play, TS Rewards Card members can earn:
- Exclusive benefits
- Offers
- Promotions
- Invitations to gaming tournaments
Points earned with the card can also be redeemed for:
- Merchandise
- Other services on the property
- Turning Stone Resort Casino accommodations
Yellow Brick Road Casino is an iconic brick-and-mortar casino located in the heart of Chittenango, New York. The casino has more than 60,000 square feet of gaming in all major casino and sports betting categories. It also features a range of additional activities, including food, drinks, entertainment, and casual games such as bowling and tennis.
Sports Betting
Yellow Brick Road Casino boasts of one of the biggest sportsbooks in New York State. However, it’s worth noting that the casino’s selection of available sports betting options is limited. Players can bet on four of America’s most favorite sports:
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Football
- Soccer
Albeit the casino has a limited sports portfolio, it offers lots of in-sports betting options. It also has a robust sports bar and lounge designed to mimic the Vegas experience. The lounge features a huge 32-foot video wall with more than 30 flat-screen TVs measuring up to 85 inches. The main room can comfortably host more than 200 fans while the 7 VIP rooms are designed for a more private and luxurious experience.
Betting on sports is quick and easy. All available betting options are broadcast live so that players can keep up with their favorites. There is a sports betting desk where players can wager on their chosen picks.
Players can also enjoy various amenities while watching their favorite sports, including delicious foods and refreshing beverages. The sports lounge is open all week from about 10 AM to 1 AM.
Casino Games
Yellow Brick Road Casino has a robust casino playing area with hundreds of slot machines and tables sitting on more than 50,000 square feet.
Slot Games
This casino has 430 Class III slot machines featuring more than 400 of the most popular and latest slot games. Some of the most popular slot games available include:
Table Games
Players can enjoy 14 of the most popular table games at Yellow Brick Road Casino. The table games rooms are designed to mimic the Las Vegas experience, including all the flashy lights and exotic dealers. Available table games include:
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Let It Ride
- 3 Card Poker
- Spanish 21
- Mississippi Stud
- Big 6 Wheel
The table games rooms are opened at varying times. Following is a breakdown of opening times:
Sunday to Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Bonuses & Promotions
There is more than a dozen ongoing bonuses and promotions at Yellow Brick Road Casino at any given time. Available promotions and bonuses range in type. Common giveaways include paid holiday getaways, coupons and vouchers for shopping and eating at the premises, and free tickets to bet on various games. However, these promotions change quickly, and so it is recommendable to keep up with new changes via the site’s official promotions program.
The casino also has a robust rewards program dubbed the TS Rewards Loyalty Scheme for its loyal customers. The rewards program entails collecting points that can then be used to unlock a wide range of offers and benefits, including:
- Dining
- RV Camping
- Salon & Spa Services
- Golfing
- Bowling
- Retail Merchandise
- Maple Leaf Market
- High Stakes Bingo
This rewards program also applies for Yellow Brick Road Casino’s sister casinos: Point Place Casino and Turning Stone casino. Players who qualify for the loyalty program get loyalty cards that they can use to unlock their rewards at any of these casinos. TS Rewards can also be unlocked via the casino’s new smartphone application, which is available for free for all qualifying players.
Non-Gambling Games
Players at Yellow Brick Road Casino can also partake in a range of physical and virtual games that don’t involve gambling. These include:
Bowling
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The casino features a luxurious and flashy six-lane bowling area. The bowling also features top-of-the-line bowling technology and enough space for up to 18 players. Players can rent bowling shoes or bring their own. Additionally, players can also enjoy complimentary foods and drinks in an adjacent eating and lounging area. Here is a breakdown of the bowling area’s opening times:
Monday to Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 12:00 PM – Midnight
Sundays: 12:00 PM – Midnight
Pool Table
Players can also partake in a game at any of these several pool tables adjacent to the bowling area. The pool area also features the same amenities as the bowling area.
Virtual Sports
Yellow Brick Road Casino has partnered with TopGolf Swing Suite to offer a life-like virtual golfing experience. The casino features interactive HD TVs that simulate hundreds of golf courses with designs borrowed from some of the world’s most famous courses. Players can also enjoy a variety of other virtual games, including football, hockey, and zombie dodgeball.
Additional Amenities
Yellow Brick Road Casino also offers a range of complimentary activities for a wholesome gambling experience. These include:
Foods & Drinks
The casino has a long list of delicious foods and beverages available on-site. The menu features delicious pizzas, huge half-pounder burgers from Madison, and refreshing beers and cocktails.
Entertainment
The casino’s Heat and Courage Saloon hosts several entertainment performances weekly. These include performances by local and national bands and artists. Entertainment events include music concerts, stand up comedies, and more.
Off-Site Accommodation
Yellow Brick Road Casino does not have an on-site hotel to accommodate out-of-town visitors, but there are plenty of great hotels around. The most popular hotels include Homewood Suites, Days Inn, and The Craftsman Inn & Suites. These hotels feature a wide range of amenities, including dining, spas, and swimming pools.
FAQs
Who can gamble at Yellow Brick Road Casino?
Anyone of legal gambling age can gamble at Yellow Brick Road Casino. The legal gambling age here is 18 years, instead of 21 years. Kids can always engage in a wide range of other fun activities, including exciting virtual sports and video games.
Who can sign up for the TS Rewards program?
Signing up for the TS Rewards program is quick and easy. All you need is a valid photo ID. Agents at the TS Rewards desk will create your profile in seconds and issue you with a rewards card. All accrued points will be reflected on your card, and you can use your card at any of the sister casinos. Redeeming your points is also just as easy, as all you have to do is present your TS Rewards card and a valid photo ID.
How do I climb up the rewards program?
There are several levels in the rewards program, and each level unlocks more and bigger offers and prizes. Climbing up the levels is simple: become a loyal player and gamble more at the casino or any of its sister casinos.
Final Word
Yellow Brick Road Casino is iconic not only for its befitting looks but also for its exciting casino games, sports betting options, and complimentary amenities. Players can watch and wager on their favorite sports and indulge in more than 100 casino games. Visitors can also have fun playing other non-gambling sports while enjoying delicious foods and drinks.