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Resorts World New York City returns to full operating hours next month
QNS - March 22, 2021 Resorts World New York City announced its return to full-time operating hours at its South Ozone Park location beginning Monday, April 5. The city’s only casino will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily, offering gambling and entertainment to more...
Batavia Downs donates lost and unclaimed funds to BPD K9 program
The Batavian - March 17, 2021 On March 17th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as they donated $1,463.14 to the Batavia Police Department’s K-9 Unit. The money was left at Batavia Downs and was turned into the police. When the money went...
Table Games At Empire City Casino? Many Leaders In Westchester County, Bronx Say Now Is Time To Go For It
CBS New York - March 4, 2021 Business leaders in Westchester County and the Bronx are going all-in on full casino gambling at Empire City. Adding table games to the mix of video terminals will require action in Albany, where the governor, who...
MGM Resorts International Named a FORTUNE “World’s Most Admired Company”
WFMZ News - 1/22/20 MGM Resorts International has been named among FORTUNE's 2020 list of the World's Most Admired Companies, available online at www.FORTUNE.com. The survey, regarded as a definitive analysis of corporate reputation, ranked MGM Resorts among the best...
Batavia Downs experienced a record breaking season
wbtai - 12/19/19 Batavia, NY — Although the final day of racing was canceled on Saturday (Dec. 14) due to bad weather conditions, the clubhouse that night was still sold out and the 400 or so patrons enjoyed Christmas music instead of race calls. But that was the norm...
Delaware North Donating $500,000 to Buffalo City Mission
WGRZ - 12/19/19 “Delaware North is donating $500,000 to Buffalo City Mission, all to give homeless Western New Yorkers a better life. Buffalo City Mission is building a new community center at 100 Tupper Street. The money donated will fund construction for a Delaware...
Saratoga Casino Hotel sports bar to open Nov. 1
The Saratogian - 11/1/19 Saratoga Casino Hotel will open the doors to their new sports bar at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. The new bar will feature two-tiers of 360-degree multimedia screens to view sporting events, a large variety of craft beers, and an a la carte menu...
Schenectady mayor proposes tax decrease, thanks to casino revenues
9/30/19 - Albany Times Union Schenectady mayor proposes tax decrease, thanks to casino revenues For the fifth straight year city residents will see their property taxes fall — this time by under a half percent — under Mayor Gary McCarthy's tentative 2020 budget...
Memorandum of Support S.3103/ A.0590
Memorandum of Support S.3103/ A.0590 The New York Gaming Association advocates for video gaming licensees and commercial casinos located across the state. The association works in partnership with state government on long term...
Finger Lakes Racetrack holds 11th Charity Cup
11/5/18 Finger Lakes Racetrack holds 11th Charity Cup Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack in Farmington recently continued its signature charitable event by hosting the 11th annual Charity Cup. Six area nonprofit organizations competed for a share of $30,000 in...