Vernon Downs may have hit it big in Albany this past weekend.
In May, Workers United Upstate New York, the labor union representing Vernon Downs Casino Hotel employees, said the racino requires an increase in agent commission — the portion of net win paid to casino operators as compensation for running a gaming facility — to remain open.
Workers United called for the state to grant Vernon Downs $2 million in tax relief by reconsidering its request to restore the previous 6.4% agent commission fee.
Bills providing potential tax relief passed both houses in Albany in the last few days. All that is required now is Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.
Officials from Vernon Downs did not immediately return emails seeking comment.
