Location: New York
New York: Concerns raised over Finger Lakes racetrack’s future amid possible Rochester casino plan
Several Ontario County officials are calling for a seat at the table when it comes to considering a possible Seneca Nation casino for the... more
New York: Rochester casino would put local jobs in jeopardy, CEO says
With reports this week that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration and the Seneca Nation of Indians have been working on plans for a downtown... more
New York: How the secretive Seneca gaming deal stalled in Albany
On Friday evening in Albany, an explosive rumor began circulating about a secretive gaming compact struck between the Seneca Nation and... more
New York: Rochester leaders blast ‘secrecy’ surrounding talk of Seneca Nation casino in city
After 20 years, negotiations for the Seneca Nation’s gaming compact are underway, and local lawmakers and figures are voicing both concerns... more
Another horse dies at Belmont Park, second fatality in 24 hours after Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — Another horse has died after racing at Belmont Park, the second fatality in 24 hours after the Belmont Stakes. Mashnee Girl... more
New York: Vernon Downs was on the brink of closure. What changed?
Vernon Downs may have hit it big in Albany this past weekend. In May, Workers United Upstate New York, the labor union representing Vernon... more
New York online sports betting outshines casino revenue in May
The four commercial casinos in New York are again mostly flat in comparison to their 2022 numbers. However, the activity around online... more
New York: Speculation about a Seneca casino in Rochester generates concerns among some local lawmakers
Concerns are being raised by some local lawmakers about a proposed new gaming compact for the Seneca Nation. It is related to speculation... more
Arcangelo wins Belmont Stakes to make Jena Antonucci first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race
NEW YORK (AP) — Jena Antonucci turned a Triple Crown marred by thoroughbred deaths on the track and threatened by bad air quality from... more
Handle on 2023 Belmont Stakes increases 12.5% over last year to $56.5M
Total handle on the Belmont Stakes on Saturday was up 12.5 percent compared to the depressed wagering totals on the race last year,... more

