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Expansion of Gambling in New York Is Approved
New York Times New York voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to expand casino gambling, authorizing as many as seven full-scale casinos as part of a plan meant to bring jobs to economically distressed upstate regions. The proposal, which was...
Monticello Raceway donates to St. Jude's Kids Radiothon
Times Herald Record Monticello Casino and Raceway staff assisted Thunder 102 radio station in its annual St. Jude's Kids Radiothon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The company's management donated $1,000, and the staff bought paper boots at $1 apiece,...
Resorts World celebrates two-year anniversary, gives back
Queens Courier Resorts World Casino celebrates two milestones: it’s two-year anniversary, and over $900 million generated for New York State’s revenue. "While we never doubted this would be a successful venture, not only for Resorts World Casino New York City, but for...
Finger Lakes Expansion
WHAM 13 More machines, a sparkling new restaurant and lounge, Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack has transformed. "There’s an immediate wow factor to the facility, you come in, you have the gaming right there—our new section is front and center," said Steve Martin,...
Juvenile Diabetes Walk In Yonkers Raises $600K
New York Sports Day Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway Vice President and COO Bob Galterio’s daughter Cara was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9, and the Bedford resident immediately was compelled to take action to fight the disease. So, "Cure for Cara" was...
Batavia Downs readies next wave of construction
The Daily News The next phase of updates to Batavia Downs will begin early next month, just weeks after the Western Regional OTB unveiled a new gaming and entertainment floor. Bids for general construction, HVAC, electrical/fire alarms, plumbing and fire protection...
$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 would...
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...