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$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...

Settlemoir On VD Situation, Schedule

Vernon Downs has announced that there will be live racing at Vernon Downs this weekend, by permission of the New York State Gaming Commission.

Vernon Authorized To Race Friday

On Wednesday, May 8, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine and State Gaming Commission Acting Executive Director Robert Williams issued an update rega...

More Horses At Vernon Have EHV-1

It has been reported that a total of four horses at the now-quarantined stable area at Vernon Downs in New York State have tested positive for Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1).

Vernon Shut Down With Equine Herpes Case

After a confirmed case of equine herpes at Vernon Downs, management and the New York Gaming Commission have made the decision to cancel racing tonight at Vernon Downs in the best interest of the harne...

NYGA Releases Annual Report

The New York Gaming Association (NYGA) today released their first annual report, highlighting the revenue NYGA’s nine racetrack casinos generated for New York in 2012, including $823 million for educa...

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 ...

SOANY Retorts With Open Letter

December 22, 2011

It appears as though a war of words between the Standardbred Owners Association of New York and the New York Gaming Association has heated up

NYGA Looks To Clear Misconceptions

December 20, 2011

In an open letter sent to the Standardbred Owners Association of New York Board of Directors and the organization's members, New York Gaming Association Executive Director Michael Wilton has discussed...

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

NYGA Formed For Table Games Push

November 28, 2011

According to a report, racetracks in the state of New York have banded together to form the New York Gaming Association. The purpose of the association is to work with state leaders to push for a cons...