$50M expansion a big win for Empire City Casino

Real Estate Weekly Empire City Casino is celebrating the completion of a $50 million expansion at the Yonkers Raceway. The expansion includes two new restaurants, along with a craft cocktail lounge featuring retro bowling lanes, 30,000 s/f of new gaming space and a...

Waverly trustees pass Proposition 1 resolution

The Daily Review Village trustees Tuesday unanimously lent their support to an upcoming ballot measure relating to the expansion of casino gaming in New York State. Trustees passed a resolution at Tuesday’s board meeting supporting Proposition 1, which if passed...

Racino was indeed a good gamble

Daily News October marks Resorts World Casino New York City’s successful two-year anniversary. Since opening in 2011, Resorts World Casino has quickly become one of the city’s most popular entertainment destinations. While we should always be mindful of the pitfalls...

Gaming to be on the ballot Nov. 5

The Daily Review On Friday, Oct. 18, Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs and chairman of American Racing and Entertainment, gathered with members of the media to talk about an upcoming proposition that will be on the ballot for voters on Nov. 5. Proposition 1, according...

Siena Poll Shows More New Yorkers Favor Casino Expansion

WENY In about two weeks, New Yorkers will decide whether to amend the state constitution to allow fully licensed casinos.It would open the door for Tioga Downs in Nichols to apply for a license to expand. A new Siena Poll released Monday shows that 56% New Yorkers are...