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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...
Resorts World Casino welcomes new and free Red Express buses
Queens Courier Resorts World Casino welcomed a new bus fleet, the Red Express, which will take patrons from Manhattan to the South Ozone Park gambling spot. Casino president Edward Farrell, Community Board 10 chair Betty Bratton and State Senator Joseph Addabbo...
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...
N.Y. Casino Proponents, Foes Make Their Cases
CBS Building new casinos would only add to the state’s problems, opponents of the proposal argued Monday. Those who support the measure, however, said more gambling would increase tax revenue, generate jobs and fund schools. A discussion presenting both sides of a...
Yonkers Empire City Casino Celebrates $50 Million Addition
Yonkers Daily Voice The Empire City Casino in Yonkers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to commemorate the completion of a $50 million addition. The expansion includes two new restaurants, along with a craft cocktail lounge featuring retro bowling lanes,...
Tioga Downs CEO: A bigger casino means more jobs
WBNG Binghamton When Tioga Downs Casino opened in 2006 as one of New York's "racinos," CEO Jeff Gural said he took a chance that people wanted to gamble in the Southern Tier. "I came here by myself and took a shot," he said. The risk paid off and he's been able to...
Fall Harvest Festival At Yonkers Sat.
Standardbred Canada onkers Raceway is prepping for its fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival, a free, family-fun event, set for Saturday night (October 19). The Harvest Festival is slated from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the track apron at the historic half-mile oval, and...
Batavia Downs unveils $12 million transformation
Buffalo News Batavia Downs Gaming on Thursday unveiled a $12 million transformation of the racetrack at a grand opening with additional slot machines and three new restaurants. The harness racing track increased its video lottery terminals to about 800, moved them...
Empire City Casino Completes $50 Million Expansion Program
Rivertowns Patch The completion of a $50 million expansion program, begun in July, 2011, was celebrated with ribbon-cutting this week at the Empire City Casino in Yonkers. During the expansion, the casino opened the 245-seat "pinch American Grill," added gambling...