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NY Board Sinks Vernon Downs Race License

New York's Racing and Wagering Board refused to renew the operating license for the Vernon Downs harness track on Friday.

 Saturday, February 28, 2004

New York Racino Stalled by Licensing Difficulties

Licensing problems have delayed, for possibly well into 2004, the opening of Vernon Downs, which was to become the first racetrack in New York with video lottery terminals. That honor will now go to Saratoga Raceway, which is scheduled to open its VLT operation in mid-January.

 Monday, December 22, 2003

Vernon Downs Officials Appeal Denial of Licenses

Mid-State Raceway key investor Shawn Scott and board chairman Hoolae Paoa, president and chief executive officer of the company's Vernon Downs, Miracle Isle Gaming Resort, and Miracle Isle video gaming facility subsidiaries, have appealed a decision by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board to deny their requests for permanent licenses.

 Tuesday, December 16, 2003