Concerns For New York Sire Stakes April 23, 2017 The Harness Horse Breeders of New York State announced Sunday evening it is concerned with changes that are in the works for the handling of the New York Sire Stakes.
Dispute Delays Vernon’s Opening Day April 13, 2017 Jeff Gural, chairman of American Racing and Entertainment, announced on Thursday, April 13 that he will be delaying the opening day of racing at Vernon Downs amid significant financial losses due to t...
Impact Of VLTs On NY Racing Examined February 16, 2017 "I’ve said to many people that if you want to make money in [harness] racing, this is the best opportunity you’ve had in many, many years."
New Tioga Casino Opens Friday November 30, 2016 After a gaming license pursuit that has spanned more than three years, Tioga Downs has announced it will officially open the new casino to the public on Friday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.
Five More ‘NY Double’ Wagering Dates November 07, 2016 Two breeds, two races, two tracks, one dollar, one bet… five more times.
NY Senate Passes Fantasy Sports Bill June 20, 2016 On Saturday, June 18, the New York Senate passed a bill that calls for the legalization and regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the state.
New York Approves Gaming Licences December 21, 2015 The New York State Gaming Commission today unanimously approved licenses to resort gaming destinations in Sullivan, Schenectady and Seneca Counties, ushering new jobs and investment, as well as revenu...
New York Streaming Impasse Looms December 08, 2015 Horseplayers in the Empire State could be in for a big surprise when the calendar flips to 2016. An impasse regarding the online streaming of New York State Standardbred and Thoroughbred races could b...
State Accepts Tioga Casino Proposal October 14, 2015 On Wednesday, October 14, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board announced that it has unanimously recommended Tioga Downs to apply for a commercial casino license.
New Track In New York State? July 29, 2015 After four years of planning, construction on Central New York Raceway Park, located north of Syracuse in Hastings, is now underway, and if entrepreneur Glenn Donnelly gets his way, the location will ...
$3 Billion In Economic Activity May 15, 2015 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...
Southern Tier Bidding To Re-Open February 27, 2015 On Friday, February 27, the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board voted in favour of recommending a new Request For Applications for the state’s Finger Lakes/Southern Tier region, although, th...