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In the News
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...
Gaming Association members generate $2.5 billion in economic activity
10/31/18 Times Union Gaming Association members generate $2.5 billion in economic activity The nine casino and racinos represented by the New York Gaming Association generated $2.5 billion in economic activity last year, according to a new report from the...
Saratoga Casino Hotel celebrates contributing $1 billion to NYS Education
10/17/18 - Troy Record Saratoga Casino Hotel celebrates contributing $1 billion to NYS Education Saratoga Casino Hotel celebrated contributing $1 billion to New York State Education since expanding their harness track into New York State’s debut VLT facility in...
$1 Million Yonkers International Trot at Empire City Casino Set for Saturday afternoon, October 13th
October 5, 2018 NY Sports Day $1 Million Yonkers International Trot at Empire City Casino Set for Saturday afternoon, October 13th The $1-Million Yonkers International Trot at Empire City Casino will be contested on Saturday afternoon,October 13, at Yonkers Raceway...
Rivers Casino financials improved in first half of 2018
July 16, 2018 The Daily Gazette Rivers Casino financials improved in first half of 2018 Halfway through 2018, Rivers Casino & Resort is showing improved financial performance, with revenue in every month so far this year stronger than in the same month of 2017....