Seneca Resorts & Casinos unveils new mural in downtown Buffalo celebrating Buffalo sports

Original artwork pays homage to city’s teams, fans & community

Seneca Resorts & Casinos Press Release & Images

There is a visible new element to the exciting atmosphere Western New York sports fans enjoy in downtown Buffalo – and there was a tailgate-type feel in the air this morning, as officials and team members from Seneca Resorts & Casinos were joined by Buffalo athletes, sports fans and community members to unveil an original mural that celebrates hometown professional sports teams and the players, personalities, fans and community that make every game an event.

The mural was unveiled at 106 Michigan Ave., across from Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino. It faces KeyBank Center.

“There are no fans anywhere who bring the passion and excitement the way Buffalo fans do,” Seneca Resorts & Casinos President and CEO Kevin Nephew told the assembled crowd, many wearing Buffalo team jerseys. “We are fans just like all of you, and we want everyone to know it. Buffalo fans wear our pride on our sleeves. Well, we needed something bigger than a sleeve. We wanted to come up with a way to say loud and proud how much we support our teams.”

The 65-foot mural is an original artistic creation by Nickey Sereluca, who works in the advertising department at Seneca Resorts & Casinos. It pays homage to the Buffalo Bandits, Buffalo Bisons, Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills, and includes representations of each team, notable personalities, and things that are uniquely Buffalo – Including wings, Bison dip, and Cheerios.

“I wanted this to be a visual love letter to our community,” Sereluca said. “This is a piece made by a fan, for the fans.”

The mural unveiling kicked off an exciting day of Buffalo professional sports, with the Buffalo Sabres facing off against the Colorado Avalanche in KeyBank Center, and the Buffalo Bills taking on the Atlanta Falcons on “Monday Night Football.”

“There’s nothing like gameday in Buffalo. We love being part pf the energy and excitement here in the Cobblestone District,” Nephew said. “I hope the mural will be an integral part of the fan experience and atmosphere.”

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Seneca Resorts & Casinos has longstanding partnerships with the region’s professional sports teams, serving as the “Official Casino” for each team. The three Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino – also have a visible presence inside KeyBank Center, Highmark Stadium and Sahlen’s Field, and the sports lounges at each property are popular destinations for fans to assemble to enjoy thrilling sports action from across the professional sports universe.

In addition, the company unveiled its new 716 SportsWear retail store at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino earlier this year, featuring a dynamic selection of sports apparel that celebrates Buffalo’s favorite teams, including official merchandise from the Bills, Sabres and Bandits. The store offers a unique and expansive lineup for every fan, with jerseys, hats, activewear, loungewear, and other apparel from brands including New Era, 26 Shirts and other trusted favorites, plus new styles.

Over the past two decades, Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino have each become premier gaming, entertainment, dining, excitement, and relaxation destinations for millions of guests who visit every year from across the U.S. and Canada, and around the world. From morning through night, all three Seneca properties are bustling with nonstop excitement. Each property offers a distinct vibe and feel, letting guests enjoy three unique getaways, each with the same world-class Seneca service. The properties are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. For more information, visit SenecaCasinos.com.