Racetrack Gaming Would Generate Billions

The Business Council – CAPITAL BUSINESS BLOG By Bill Stroh Independent Study Says Constitutional Amendment Would Spur State Economy This from the New York Gaming Association: If a constitutional amendment were passed to allow for live table games at tracks, it...

$3.3 billion spills to NY "if" tracks get casino games

Times Union – Capitol Confidential By James Odato The operators of the nine racinos statewide claim they will build up their enterprises in ways that would generate $3.3 billion in economic output in New York including 17,400 jobs — “if a constitutional...

New York Racetracks Touting Expansion Benefits

Blood HorseBy Tom Precious New York’s nine racetracks, which are lobbying to expand their businesses into full-fledged casinos, claim 8,200 permanent jobs would be created if they are permitted to enhance their gaming operations. A racetrack-funded study estimates...

Vote backs enhanced gambling

Buffalo News February 24, 2012 BATAVIA — The Genesee County Legislature voted Wednesday to support Batavia Downs and eight other racinos in their quest for enhanced casino gambling, which would add table games to the video lottery terminals now in use. A resolution...