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Tioga Downs presents donation to veterans' support group
The Daily Review On Monday, Jeff Gural, the chairman of American Racing and Entertainment and owner of Tioga Downs, presented a $78,400 check to members of the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group's board of directors. The donated funds came from proceeds from ticket...
Gaming grows as expansion looms at Batavia Downs Casino
Batavia News Leaders of Batavia Downs Casino expect to start seeking construction bids for an expansion and renovation of the gaming floor in October, with the project awarded to contractors in December. The project, which is expected to cost about $25 million, will...
Tioga Downs Casino to Present Check to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group
The Daily Review Racing and Entertainment Jeff Gural will be at Tioga Downs at 2 p.m. on Sept. 3 for an important presentation. As a way of giving back to those who have so heroically served and protected us, a check for all ticket sales proceeds from the August 10th...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...