Rome Sentinel VERNON — Vernon Downs added more than $28.5 million to the Oneida County economy and generated nearly $22 million in revenues for the region and the state last year, according to an economic impact analysis. The study also estimates that 553 full- and part-time jobs are supported by… Read more »
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is pleased to announce its July horsemanship camp schedule. The HHYF and its stable of Trottingbreds will travel to Goshen Historic Track, Tioga Downs, Pocono Downs and Gaitway Farms, in addition to a holding a two-day program for the New Jersey Girl Scouts. Space is… Read more »
The Saratogian SARATOGA SPRINGS — A study released last week says the state’s nine racetrack casinos have a nearly $2 billion economic impact and account for more than 17,000 jobs. Based on this success, casino operators who sponsored the study say their facilities are the only sites where full-scale Las… Read more »
Troy Record A study released this past week says the state’s nine racetrack casinos have a nearly $2 billion economic impact and account for more than 17,000 jobs. Based on this success, casino operators who sponsored the study say their facilities are the only sites where full-scale Las Vegas-style gambling… Read more »
Post Star Racino expansion concept The plan for possible expansion of the Saratoga Casino and Raceway includes adding 15,000 square feet of gaming space, a hotel, an event center and more dining options. The casino is also considering the inclusion of a parking garage. In its entirety, it is estimated… Read more »
New York Post Ka-ching! New York has hit the jackpot with the stream of cash rolling in from the state’s nine racinos, including the new gambling parlor at Aqueduct Racetrack, according to a report released yesterday. The network of racinos generated about $2 billion in economic activity last year and… Read more »
Buffalo Business First A trade group says a study shows that New York state’s racetrack operated gaming operations generate $2 billion to the economy. The New York Gaming Association cited a study done a New York City consulting firm, Appleseed, regarding the nine “racinos” across the state. Two operate in… Read more »
The Journal News By Joseph Spector ALBANY — In a bid to build support for getting full-scale casinos, the state’s nine racetracks released a report Thursday touting the tracks’ economic benefits. The report from the New York Gaming Association, the tracks’ lobbying arm, uses figures from the state Lottery Division… Read more »
YNN The New York Gaming Association has released a new report suggesting that legalizing full casino gambling in the state would “generate more than $3.3 billion in economic output, which includes wages, salaries and the purchase of goods and services.” It goes on to suggest that New York would see… Read more »
The Batavian Leaders of Western Regional Off-track Betting Corp. are lining up support to turn Batavia Downs into a full-service casino and they took their case to the Genesee County Legislature on Wednesday. In a meeting with the Ways and Means Committee, three representatives of Batavia Downs told the committee… Read more »