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NYCOTB Could Be Reprieved by Senate

NYCOTB Could Be Reprieved by Senate

The New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. could get a last-minute reprieve from its threatened shut-down Dec. 3, following a promise by the New York state Senate to take up a reorganization bill for the state-owned entity.

 Thursday, December 02, 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

NYCOTB to Close Down April 11

Officials in New York have failed to agree on a bailout plan for the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp., which issued layoff notices Friday to its 1,300 workers as it prepares to close down April 11.

 Friday, March 26, 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
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
Paterson: Aqueduct VLT Operator Decision Near

Paterson: Aqueduct VLT Operator Decision Near

Frustrated by the delay in picking an Aqueduct casino operator, New York Gov. David Paterson said he is moving to publicly name his choice in hopes of putting pressure on legislative leaders to make a decision.

 Saturday, January 02, 2010
Aqueduct Casino Said Down to Final Three

Aqueduct Casino Said Down to Final Three

Negotiations for an Aqueduct casino operator have stepped up again, with a new flurry of talks between Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders occurring in advance of a return by the state legislature the week of Nov. 16 to deal with New York's soaring deficit.

 Friday, November 13, 2009