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Report Critical of Aqueduct Casino Process

Details of competitors' bids were leaked, timely campaign contributions flowed and key expert advice was ignored when New York officials earlier this year tapped Aqueduct Entertainment Group to run the casino at Aqueduct.

 Thursday, October 21, 2010
Lobbyist Given Info on Other Aqueduct Bidders

Lobbyist Given Info on Other Aqueduct Bidders

A politically-wired lobbyist for a bidding group that initially won the development rights to the Aqueduct casino project was provided details about competitors' bids by the top Democrat in the New York state Senate.

 Friday, June 18, 2010
New Bid Proposals for Aqueduct Casino Project

New Bid Proposals for Aqueduct Casino Project

New York state officials are preparing as early as this week to release new bid proposals for the delayed Aqueduct casino project, with a winner expected to be selected possibly by the end of June.

 Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Paterson Wants to Re-Bid Aqueduct Casino Plan

Paterson Wants to Re-Bid Aqueduct Casino Plan

New York Gov. David Paterson is pushing a plan with legislative leaders to re-bid the Aqueduct casino project, a proposal that could push off a final decision until the end of the year.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Protest Cancels First Race at Aqueduct

Protest Cancels First Race at Aqueduct

The horses for Aqueduct's first race March 21 did not arrive at the security barn by 8:00 a.m., the designated deadline, and as a result the first race has been canceled.

 Sunday, March 21, 2010
AEG Out as Casino Operator at Aqueduct

AEG Out as Casino Operator at Aqueduct

New York officials have scuttled the deal with Aqueduct Entertainment Group to develop a sprawling casino at Aqueduct racetrack, leaving an uncertain future over when the project will ever take shape.

 Thursday, March 11, 2010
Is Aqueduct VLT Deal in Jeopardy Again?

Is Aqueduct VLT Deal in Jeopardy Again?

In a major sign the Aqueduct video lottery terminal project could be in jeopardy, Gov. David Paterson is no longer counting on the winning bidder to supply the cash-starved state with $300 million by March 31.

 Monday, March 01, 2010

Documents in Aqueduct VLT Contract Released

Under scrutiny for his decision granting a contract to Aqueduct Entertainment Group to operate video lottery gaming at Aqueduct race track, New York Gov. David Paterson on Feb. 16 released documents related to the contract.

 Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Paterson: VLT Selection Not Subpoena Target

Head of state lottery not certain AEG can meet conditions imposed by New York state.

 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
AEG Selected to Operate Aqueduct VLT Casino

AEG Selected to Operate Aqueduct VLT Casino

New York Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders have tapped Aqueduct Entertainment Group to run a sprawling new video lottery terminal casino at Aqueduct.

 Friday, January 29, 2010

Info On Aqueduct Casino Bidders Revealed

More information was released May 11 about some of the groups seeking to build and operate a casino on the grounds of Aqueduct racetrack in New York.

 Monday, May 11, 2009