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Gamblers get free ride to Queens racino

Crain's New York Resorts World Casino in Queens will be a free bus ride away starting tomorrow, Oct. 16, for the throngs of tourists in Manhattan who have no idea the racino exists. On Wednesday, the racino, which includes a race track, will be rolling out 12 buses...

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Monroe County would benefit financially from casino expansion

Democrat & Chronicle The two of us represent business and labor; we don’t always agree, but we’re working together in a group called NY Jobs Now to talk to New Yorkers about Proposition 1 this November to authorize limited new gaming in our state. Should New...

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Gaming in Tioga County to be on the ballot

The Daily Review On Nov. 5 (on the reverse of the voting ballot), there will be Proposal No. 1 in the upper left hand corner that would allow casino gaming in New York and potentially affect Tioga Downs and Tioga County. According to Chairman of the Tioga County...

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Casinos = Lots of money!

Daily Gazette The state's plan to open four casinos in New York and video gaming in Long Island will means lots of money, according to a breakdown released today by the New York State Division of Budget. Based on average projections, the DOB said in a press release,...

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Setting the Agenda: Gambling & Casinos

City & State The future of full-fledged casino gambling in New York State is dicey. This year saw some positive signs for the gaming industry as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Upstate New York Gaming Economic Development Act in late July. The measure would bring...

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NYRA mulls life without VLT cash

Daily Gazette The New York Racing Association is discussing operating without video lottery terminals about 20 years before it has to, following pressure from state officials to balance its books just with racing operations. New York State Gaming Commission Executive...

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