James Featherstonhaugh

$3 Billion In Economic Activity

The New York Gaming Association (NYGA) has released its 2014 annual report detailing the industry’s growing statewide economic impact and highlighting the stories of a diverse cross-section of individ...

Companies Execute Binding Term Sheet

Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. (SHRI) and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have announced that they have executed a binding term sheet and are close to finalizing a five-year management contract wher...

Churchill, Saratoga Casino Bid Partners

It was announced on Tuesday (May 13) that Saratoga Casino and Raceway and Churchill Downs Inc. will partner in bidding for the Capital Region's commercial casino license (in New York State) to build a...

NY Racinos Outpacing Atlantic City

February 19, 2013

The racetrack casinos of the New York Gaming Association (NYGA) continue to outclass the rest of the gaming world in the Northeast, including New Jersey - a point not lost on standardbred interests in...

Slots-At-Racetracks In NY Contributing Millions To Education

August 09, 2012

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 ...

NY Racino Revenues Jamming State Coffers

Having embraced the racino format as a logical way to help bolster its economy and employ tens of thousands of residents, New York State has collected $620 million in revenues through the first six mo...

NY Gov. Wants Expanded Gaming

December 05, 2011

On Sunday, December 4, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he plans on pursuing the legalization of expanding gaming in the state