Phil Pantano Quotations

We believe that Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino will provide tangible economic benefits to the community, most notably in the share of slot revenues. It is a $125 million investment in an area that hasn't seen that kind of investment in some time, if ever.

We want everyone to understand what we've done and what we plan to do. We're talking about jobs, investment and economic opportunity.

Over the past three years there have been instances when outside groups have approached the Nation . . . with joint development ideas. But at this time none of the projects have been of interest to us. I wouldn't say its something that we would never consider, but it would have to be the right situation.

We're just beginning the process to review them and mostly spell out each firm's qualifications and experience and vision for what we hope to create in Buffalo.

We would certainly like to capture as much of that as possible and support local jobs.

We basically focused on the 9-acre parcel the Nation acquired in October because that's the only piece currently under the Nation's control.

We will take our time in the selection process to make sure the design meets with the Seneca Nation of Indians vision for the Buffalo casino. We are going to let the process dictate the time table and not the other way around.