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NYCOTB Prospects Grow Dimmer

NYCOTB Prospects Grow Dimmer

New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. is just days away from 'a point of no return,' as officials watch bettors withdraw their final ADW funds and the OTB prepares to make a last revenue-sharing payoff to racetracks.

 Tuesday, December 14, 2010
NYCOTB Could Close Dec. 3

NYCOTB Could Close Dec. 3

If New York senators don't approve a reorganization plan, the country's largest off-track betting operation will run out of money. Closing NYCOTB will mean 1,034 people will lose jobs.

 Tuesday, November 30, 2010
NY Officials Threaten to Close OTBs

NY Officials Threaten to Close OTBs

State officials threatened to close the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. as early as next month, creating "chaos" and costing the racing industry thousands of jobs.

 Sunday, November 28, 2010

Tentative ADW Deal Reached in New York

A tentative deal has been reached to let the New York Racing Association and other tracks take over the advanced deposit wagering system now run by the giant New York City Off-Track Betting Corp.

 Wednesday, October 20, 2010

NYCOTB Could Shed About $100 Million in Debt

Seven creditors are negotiating to clear the slate on nearly $100 million in debt owned by the New York Off-Track Betting Corp.

 Friday, August 27, 2010
NYRA Among Groups Trying To Take Over OTB

NYRA Among Groups Trying To Take Over OTB

A number of groups, including the New York Racing Association, have approached state officials about taking over all or part of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp.

 Thursday, July 15, 2010

High Salary of NYCOTB President Challenged

Two New York lawmakers say the $125,000 per month salary of the new NYCOTB president is illegal and have called for an investigation into his hiring.

 Friday, July 09, 2010

New York City OTB President Resigns

The financially struggling New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. has accepted the resignation of its long-time president, and quickly filled his job with a replacement making nearly 10 times as much.

 Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Murphy Resigns as Gulfstream President, GM

Gulfstream Park announced the resignation of Bill Murphy from his posts as president and general manager, effective Oct. 30.

 Saturday, October 31, 2009

MEC Names New Interim CEO

Magna Entertainment Corp. has appointed restructuring adviser Greg Rayburn as interim chief executive officer, the company announced the evening of April 7.

 Tuesday, April 07, 2009