As competition looms, NY’s racinos post strong year

The Journal News – The state’s nine racetracks with video-lottery terminals all, except one, had a strong 2015 as they face competition soon from three upstate casinos. The revenue from the video-lottery parlors was up 2.8 percent in 2015 compared to 2014,...

Jeff Gural Donates Power Lift to Tioga Center EMS

Paramedics in Tioga Center unveiled their newest piece of equipment Monday morning. Tioga Center EMS is now equipped with a power lift that will make their job easier. The equipment donation came from a well-known local businessman. As Tioga Downs grows, so does the...

Sullivan gets casino license

Times Herald-Record – On a day many in Sullivan County feared would never arrive, the Montreign Resort Casino at Adelaar received its state license Monday to operate a casino in the county. The New York State Gaming Commission made it official at 2:39 p.m., with...

Racino lines up Morton’s The Steakhouse for hotel

The Daily Gazette – A Morton’s The Steakhouse will be the marquee restaurant attraction at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s new hotel, officials announced today. They also announced that starting later this week the hotel will begin accepting reservations for...

Construction of hotel at racino well under way

Construction is well under way at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway hotel, which is expected to open in May or June of 2016. The 117-room hotel will include a 3,000 square foot meeting and event space, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a business lounge, a Starbucks...

New York Racinos Approve Move to Halt Fantasy

The move this week by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman against daily fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel may have its vocal detractors, but the state’s racetrack owners with attached casino operations have come out in full support of the...