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New York voters approved an amendment to the state constitution on Tuesday, Nov. 5, that authorizes seven Las Vegas-style casinos. Two will be in the Catskill-Hudson Valley region, where some potential sites include old Borscht Belt hotels.

New Casino and Gaming Management students at Schenectady County Community College will benefit from the award.

The NYRA continues to hum on whether it should close the Aqueduct Racetrack.

Seneca Nation hires company to organize and co-ordinate as it explores opportunities to possibly expand into Henrietta.

This year marks the fifth in a row that drivers from the Harness Track at Saratoga Casino and Raceway have chosen Franklin Community Center as the recipient of their generosity.

Frances Slesinsky won the enormous cash prize, the largest jackpot in Turning Stone's 20-year history, during a Million Dollar Matinee Bingo Session.

The 4-year-old won the Joe Gerrity, Jr. Memorial race at Saratoga with a 1:49 pace.

The $275,000 Grand Circuit Event features a rematch between Bolt The Duer and Failed Again.

Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is having a soft opening while workers put the final touches on the $130 million gaming venue.

The Seneca Nation of Indians today transferred 349.6 million dollars to New York State in a special ceremony.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law Tuesday a bill that greatly expands casino gambling in New York -- including creating new video slot machine parlors in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Mammoth legislative session sees Senate approve Cuomo's casino bill that permits four casinos in upstate New York.

Racinos back Cuomo's bill after amendment that offers tax parity if casinos are located nearby.

In his new position, Michael L. Vild will have responsibility for all legal and human resources matters for Saratoga Casino and Raceway and its affiliates.

The measure states the provision for more video slots centers "shall only be effective in the event an amendment to the constitution to authorize casino gambling is defeated."

Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd conduct their World Series of Poker fantasy draft, discuss the launch of WSOP.com, explore the politics behind Governor Andrew Cuomo's push for casinos in upstate New York and make their best bets.

$74 million expansion at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino includes a 150 room hotel, spa, gym and pool.

With Ultimate Poker -- licensed and regulated by Nevada -- now open for real-money business, Casino City's Aaron Todd surveys the landscape and identifies 10 states that should have online gaming.

NYGA members generate $1.8 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2012, with 46 percent going to NY Education.

Resorts World Casino broke its own revenue record in March.