$27 million casino expansion could boost revenue by 50%

Buffalo News News Staff Reporters The Batavia Downs Casino will soon begin a $27 million renovation and expansion that could lead to a 50 percent increase in gaming revenue. Major components include an increase of 200 video lottery terminals and the relocation of the...

Racinos Tout Contributions to Public Education

Legislative Gazette Looking for a leg up in the race for full casino licensing, the nine member racinos in the New York Gaming Association have released financial data based on figures compiled by the New York Division of Lottery for the fiscal year 2011-2012....

Slot$ more state school aid from racinos

New York Post New York’s nine “racinos” generated $667 million in aid for schools last year — an increase of 28 percent. The increase was fueled in part by the opening of the Aqueduct “Resorts World” racino, which generated more than $100...