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...

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...

Mid-Hudson News Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, the largest contributor in the New York State Lottery system, saw its year-over-year net win increase by $14.7 million. At Monticello Casino and Raceway, year-over-year net win increased $4.6 million, an almost...

The Batavian Officials at Western Regional Off-Track (WROTB), owner of Batavia Downs Casino, announced today record handle on the 2012 Kentucky Derby and at the casino. Through its 32 branches and 18 EZ-Bet locations, WROTB handled $1,913,108 on the Run for the Roses,...

The Daily New Rochelle For many of the spectators at Yonkers Raceway, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby wasn’t about which horse finished first or the bets they won or lost. For many, it was all about the hats. The Empire City Casino hosted its inaugural Run for the Roses Hat...

The Ithaca Journal Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols will host Derby Fest 5 on Saturday, celebrating the running of the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and the official kick-off of Tioga Downs' 2012 live harness racing season. This year's Cinco De Mayo celebration...

The Batavian The staff of Western Regional Off-Track Betting & Batavia Downs Casino are going through final preparations for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby festivities at each OTB and EZ Bet Location in the Western New York Area. Batavia Downs Casino will host a...

Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch The Kentucky Derby is considered by many to be "America’s Race" and fans world-wide look forward to the annual event. Over its 137-year history, many traditions have developed around the Kentucky Derby. While millions of race fans everywhere...

Buffalo News News Staff Reporters The Batavia Downs Casino will soon begin a $27 million renovation and expansion that could lead to a 50 percent increase in gaming revenue. Major components include an increase of 200 video lottery terminals and the relocation of the...

Legislative Gazette Looking for a leg up in the race for full casino licensing, the nine member racinos in the New York Gaming Association have released financial data based on figures compiled by the New York Division of Lottery for the fiscal year 2011-2012....