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It's Official: State Takes Over NYCOTB

It's Official: State Takes Over NYCOTB

New York officials announced the evening of June 15 a deal to avert the closure of New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. by having the state take over the entity. The move could be a prelude to a statewide consolidation of all OTB corporations.

 Sunday, June 15, 2008
New York Horsemen Oppose OTB Proposal

New York Horsemen Oppose OTB Proposal

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said June 4 it recognizes the contribution made to purses by New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. but won't support a proposal that would reduce the amount NYCOTB pays to purses and the New York Racing Association.

 Thursday, June 05, 2008
Compromise Urged on New York City OTB

Compromise Urged on New York City OTB

With the clock ticking on the closure of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp., officials from the Bloomberg administration are stepping up their calls for industry stakeholders to compromise on a bill or face the loss of more than $100 million in OTB distributions.

 Tuesday, June 03, 2008
NYRA OK, But OTB Closure Looming

NYRA OK, But OTB Closure Looming

Legislation giving the New York Racing Association a 25-year extension of its exclusive Thoroughbred franchise was signed Feb. 19, Gov. Eliot Spitzer said. Meanwhile, the mayor of New York City reiterated that New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. can't continue under its current arrangement with the state.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2008

New York Mayor: To Sell or Not to Sell NYCOTB?

The new mayor of New York City left open the prospect that he may still proceed with the sale of New York City Off-Track Betting Corp., a deal some of his aides are pushing him to make to raise money for the deficit-ridden city. But whether he will proceed with the sale of the $1-billion betting empire that was begun by his predecessor, Rudolph Giuliani, remains a question.

 Monday, January 28, 2002