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Senator Pushes for More Casinos in New York

Senator Pushes for More Casinos in New York

New York lawmaker John Bonacic is opening the door to permitting more casinos in the state than the maximum of seven facilities being eyed by the governor and the legislature.

 Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Churchill Downs Retains New York Lobbyist

At a time when out-of-state ADW operators are facing mounting criticism from some lawmakers and OTB operators in New York, Churchill Downs Inc. has turned to an influential Albany lobbying firm to represent its interests.

 Friday, October 21, 2011

NYCOTB Restructuring Plan Fails in Albany

Efforts to realign the struggling racing and off-track betting industry in New York have failed another annual legislative session at the state Capitol in Albany June 23.

 Thursday, June 23, 2011

NY Resolution Would Allow Private Casinos

A resolution has been introduced in the New York State Senate to permit privately owned casinos in four counties that are also home to racetracks.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011

N.Y. Struggles With Purse Surcharge

With a 2.75% proposed surcharge on purses, New York lawmakers look to find alternate ways to make up the gap; disagree on how to proceed.

 Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Bill to Re-Open NYCOTB Dies in Committee

A long-shot measure to re-open the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. failed to get enough votes to even make it out of a New York state Senate committee on March 8.

 Tuesday, March 08, 2011

A New Casino Push in New York

Three casinos would be permitted in New York's Catskills tourist region under a constitutional amendment introduced in the Legislature for consideration next year.

 Friday, December 12, 2008

Measure Would Give N.Y. Tracks Full Casinos

Racetracks in New York would be permitted to have full Las Vegas-style casinos under new state legislation that also calls for a constitutional amendment to permit non-Indian casinos in the Catskills and Western New York.

 Thursday, February 12, 2004