Seniors express frustration with new no-gambling policy at Amherst Senior Center (opens original article in a new tab)

Seniors at the Amherst Senior Center are frustrated by a new no-gambling policy that prohibits card games with prizes, altering an activity they have enjoyed for years.

• Amherst Senior Center enforces a no-gambling policy prohibiting card games with buy-ins or cash prizes.
• Seniors express frustration as the policy removes a cherished activity they participated in for decades.
• Officials state the policy aligns with New York State law and emphasizes socializing and safety over gambling.