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MGM Mirage Back in Big A Casino Hunt

MGM Mirage is back in the hunt to develop New York City's only legal casino with word emerging May 14 that it has joined forces with two other entities trying to win the bid for a sprawling new gambling facility at Aqueduct Racetrack.

 Thursday, May 14, 2009
Seven Bids Submitted For Aqueduct Casino

Seven Bids Submitted For Aqueduct Casino

Trying one more time, the state of New York accepted seven new bids - from major casino operators to real estate and racing interests -- to develop a casino at Aqueduct racetrack, an authority first approved for the facility back in 2001.

 Friday, May 08, 2009
Aqueduct Casino Project Moves Forward

Aqueduct Casino Project Moves Forward

The three bidders vying for lucrative rights to develop a casino at Aqueduct racetrack in New York have all passed a critical background check by the state, Governor David Paterson said July 20.

 Sunday, July 20, 2008
First Defence Doesn't Bend in Jaipur

First Defence Doesn't Bend in Jaipur

First Defence made his initial effort on grass a winning one for trainer Bobby Frankel and became a graded stakes winner in the process, just holding on by a head to capture the $162,966 Jaipur (gr. III) on Belmont Park's yielding course June 15.

 Sunday, June 15, 2008

Seven Groups Eye Aqueduct VLTs; Franchise Report Due

Seven entities have expressed interest in running a future video lottery terminal casino at Aqueduct, including several Indian-owned gambling companies, the Spitzer administration said Oct. 15.

 Monday, October 15, 2007

Capital Play CEO: Saratoga is Crown Jewel of New York Racing

In an Aug. 23 presentation at the Saratoga Hotel and Conference Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Capital Play CEO Karl O'Farrell called Saratoga Race Course the "crown jewel of New York racing" and pledged his company's commitment to maintaining the historical significance of the track should Capital Play gain the governor's recommendation for the 20-year franchise to operate Belmont, Aqueduct, and Saratoga race courses.

 Thursday, August 23, 2007
Spitzer Asks Racing Franchise Contenders to Re-Submit Bids

Spitzer Asks Racing Franchise Contenders to Re-Submit Bids

New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is asking the four entities vying for the state's Thoroughbred franchise to re-submit their bidding packages to reflect changes made in their structure and plans over the past year. He also opened the door for any of the existing bidders to join forces in a joint venture deal.

 Friday, July 20, 2007
Mohegan Sun Joins Capital Play's Bid for NYRA

Mohegan Sun Joins Capital Play's Bid for NYRA

Mohegan Sun, which operates one of the world's most successful casinos in Connecticut, has formed a partnership with one of the bidders hoping to run Thoroughbred racing in New York state.

 Monday, July 16, 2007

Industry Rallies in Boston; Final Slots Vote Scheduled

At a March 20 statehouse rally in Boston, hundreds of local horsemen, track employees, city mayors, and labor leaders pressed lawmakers for action on a proposal that would add 2,000 slot machines at each of the state's four pari-mutuel facilities.

 Wednesday, March 22, 2006