With revenues falling millions of dollars short of what was projected, two upstate casinos, including Rivers Casino in Schenectady, are now seeking help from the state.

"Rivers is simply seeking a marketing credit," said Assemblyman Phil Steck (D - Loudonville).

According to Steck, Rivers wants to use 10 percent of the money it pays to the state each year to promote itself. He says the goal is to draw more people to the casino.

"The state is getting 100 cents and they spend 10 cents on marketing," Steck said. "They would get a 10-cent credit."

From its opening in February 2017 to the end of the year, Rivers paid about $42 million in gaming taxes -- much less than the estimated $74 million projected in 2014.

While Steck isn't a big fan of casinos, he calls Rivers' request reasonable.

"Clearly the market for casinos is not what it was expected, but it is still producing revenue," Steck said.

This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo said state-licensed casinos need to stand on their own when asked about Del Lago. The casino located in the Finger Lakes is also seeking assistance from the state.

These requests will not make it into this year's budget, but Steck expects lawmakers will take a more comprehensive look at the state-licensed casinos.

Spectrum News did reach out to Rivers Casino, but it is declining comment at this time.