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New York raked in $1 billion more than New Jersey in gambling money, making the Empire State 3rd behind Nevada and California
New York Daily News New York now holds the cards in its battle with New Jersey for gambling business. The Empire State has yet to legalize full-fledged casino gambling, but its eight racinos and other gambling operations have already eclipsed the gaming revenue of its...
Jackpot! Aqueduct in top $lot
New York Post Aqueduct has pulled off an eclipse of Mohegan Sun. The racino at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens surpassed Mohegan Sun as the top slot-machine revenue generator in the nation in May, pulling in $57.5 million, compared with the Indian-run Connecticut...
Western OTB / Batavia Downs allies with Saratoga Casino & Raceway on account wagering
Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation, owner of Batavia Downs Casino, announced today a strategic partnership of services with Saratoga Casino and Raceway and eBet Technologies, LLC.Subject to approval of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. These...
Resorts World racino at Aqueduct tops in nation in slot machine revenue generating $57.5 million during May
New York Daily News And the winner is — Aqueduct. The Resorts World racino at Aqueduct is now tops in the nation in slot machine revenue, generating $57.5 million during May, according to state gambling data. Resorts World’s haul eclipsed the powerhouse Mohegan Sun...
Steuben County Adopts Resolution Supporting Batavia Downs Casino for Full Casino Gaming
Capital Business Blog At Monday’s County Legislature meeting Steuben County was presented a first quarter earning check from WROTB in the amount of $19,038.00, Director John Clifford said "Business has been on a very steady rise at Batavia Downs Casino with record...
Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack: Thoroughbred Racing Industry at a Crossroads
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The mural stretches along the west wall of the clubhouse, some 580-square feet of pictures, programs and newspaper clippings that document 50 years of Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack history. There’s a photo of the Everett Blazey...
More Support For Full Casino Gaming at Batavia Downs
WBTA Batavia Downs announced Wednesday that another County has joined the ranks in support of full casino gaming at the Downs. Wayne County is now the sixth County to support the casino. Batavia Downs Chief Operating Officer Michael Nolan said it’s important for the...
Featherstonhaugh to Headline Business Council Chamber Executive Summit
The Business Council New York Gaming Association president Jim Featherstonaugh will make a special appearance at The Business Council of New York State, Inc.' s Chamber Executive Summit at The Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York, on Friday, June 8. Featherstonaugh...
Saratoga Harness Buys Colorado Casino
The Business Review Saratoga Harness Racing Inc. has agreed to buy Fitzgeralds Casino–Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado, for $28 million from The Majestic Star Casino. Officials with Saratoga Harness, the entity that owns Saratoga Casino and Raceway in Saratoga...
Saratoga Casino Has Record Day
The Post Star Saratoga Casino and Raceway reported a record-breaking 24 percent increase on wagering for the Kentucky Derby and the Churchill Downs racing program on May 5. The Raceway’s handle on Churchill Downs was $683,000, while handle on the Kentucky Derby alone...