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With Springsteen Concert, Will Vernon Return to Glory Days?

Observer-Dispatch Tonight’s Bruce Springsteen concert is one of the biggest events Vernon Downs has hosted since Jeff Gural became principal owner in 2006. And it’s definitely the biggest name it will see for awhile — "The Wrecking Ball Tour" show will be the track’s...

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Casino Nets $23M for N.Y. Education

The Journal News Empire City Casino generated nearly one-third of the $71 million raised for education through gaming at racetrack casinos statewide in July, the Yonkers casino announced. The $23 million raised by Empire City in partnership with the New York Lottery...

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NY Racetracks Generating Big Bucks for Schools

Harness Racing New York Gaming Association (NYGA) members continue to produce significant funding for New York's schools, generating over $71 million for public education in July, according to data available on the Division of Lottery's website. In addition to...

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Performance by Oak Ridge Boys to Benefit Local Veterans

The Daily Review As a way of giving back to those who have so heroically served and protected us, all proceeds from the ticket sales for the Aug. 10 Oak Ridge Boys concert at Tioga Downs will be donated to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group. In addition,...

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Slots o’ luck nets NY $620M in taxes

New York Post Move over, Vegas and Atlantic City. Thanks to a sky-high 68 percent tax rate, New York state is by far the nation’s biggest jackpot winner at its nine racinos — collecting $620 million in revenues during the first half of this year. That’s nearly double...

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NY Racinos: Payments Outpace Vegas and AC

Blood-Horse New York’s racetracks say they contributed more in various tax and revenue-sharing funding during the first six months of the year than the casinos on the Las Vegas strip and Atlantic City combined. The New York Gaming Association, which represents nine...

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NY Racinos Saw Big Money Over July 4 Holiday

Blood-Horse New York's nine racinos saw their highest-ever win-per-machine totals during the recent July 4 holiday week on the more than 17,000 video lottery terminals operating in the state. A review of state Lottery Division records shows the win-per-machine reached...

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