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NYC OTB Legislation Vetoed by Governor

NYC OTB Legislation Vetoed by Governor

Legislation to bring off-track betting back to New York City was vetoed Dec. 17 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

 Monday, December 17, 2012
New Push For New York Off-Track Betting

New Push For New York Off-Track Betting

Seeking to make long-stalled legislative gains in the aftermath of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp.'s shutdown, a number of racing interests are stepping up efforts to create a single, statewide OTB network.

 Wednesday, December 15, 2010
NYCOTB May Lower Revenue Sharing

NYCOTB May Lower Revenue Sharing

Racing industry groups have begun lining up to oppose a plan to permit the New York City Off Track Betting Corp. to lower its revenue sharing payments to tracks, breeding funds, and other entities.

 Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Catskill OTB Drops Out of New York Franchise Race

Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corp., located in upstate New York, has become the latest group to drop out of the process to take over the franchise to operate Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga

 Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Budget Plan Would Put VLTs at New York OTBs

Video lottery terminals would be permitted at off-track betting facilities in New York under a plan being considered by state budget negotiators. The idea is being promoted to deal with another huge, multibillion-dollar budget looming over the next two years and a failure by racetracks to get VLTs up and running quickly enough to send revenue-sharing money to the state.

 Monday, November 03, 2003