Taking a pass on talking up casino referendum

Times Union A statewide vote to amend the constitution byallowing up to seven new full-gaming casinos in New York has been engineered in the Capitol over two legislative sessions, the culmination of years of debate touching on economic development, quality of life and...

Downs donates

Rome Sentinel The Food Bank of Central New York received a check for proceeds raised from the June 15 Gretchen Wilson concert. In addition to the $15 ticket cost for the show, American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gural donated an additional $10 per ticket,...

Veterans group hits jackpot at local casino

YNN It’s no secret that when returning from service, some veterans have a hard time adapting to civilian life. As a vet himself, the issue hits close to home for Al Eaton. “They often times leave their families for a 12 month deployment, sometimes several...

Raising the steaks at Resorts World Casino

Queens Chronicle The best gaming spots in the world all have more in common than slot machines, poker tables and glitzy shows. Travel to Atlantic City or Las Vegas or Monte Carlo and you’ll hear a lot about the food. In fact, food and gaming go together like, well,...

No Sure Bet: Four Casinos In The Cards—Or Are They?

City & State On July 30 Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Upstate New York Gaming Economic Development Act into law. Should voters approve it by popular referendum in the November general election, four new full-scale casinos would be built, spread out over three...