Tioga Downs CEO: A bigger casino means more jobs

WBNG Binghamton When Tioga Downs Casino opened in 2006 as one of New York’s “racinos,” CEO Jeff Gural said he took a chance that people wanted to gamble in the Southern Tier. “I came here by myself and took a shot,” he said. The risk paid...

Batavia Downs unveils $12 million transformation

Buffalo News Batavia Downs Gaming on Thursday unveiled a $12 million transformation of the racetrack at a grand opening with additional slot machines and three new restaurants. The harness racing track increased its video lottery terminals to about 800, moved them...

Fall Harvest Festival At Yonkers Sat.

Standardbred Canada onkers Raceway is prepping for its fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival, a free, family-fun event, set for Saturday night (October 19). The Harvest Festival is slated from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the track apron at the historic half-mile oval, and...

Gamblers get free ride to Queens racino

Crain’s New York Resorts World Casino in Queens will be a free bus ride away starting tomorrow, Oct. 16, for the throngs of tourists in Manhattan who have no idea the racino exists. On Wednesday, the racino, which includes a race track, will be rolling out 12...