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News Brief: An express train to take high rollers to and from the Big Apple to Atlantic City could hit the rails by fall 2007, and casinos are picking up the fare.

The Sullivan County Legislature has passed a resolution approving a local mitigation agreement between the County and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in regards to a casino at Monticello Raceway.

News Brief: A request for proposals for a new company to operate thoroughbred racing in New York was approved Tuesday by the Committee on the Future of Racing.

News Brief; In the month since the Southern Elegance, afour-story casino boat, arrived in Bay Shore, its owners have filed a $40-million lawsuit alleging Islip town has tried to sink their ocean gambling business.

Nevada Gold & Casinos reports that Tioga Downs Raceway will open today with new harness racing and entertainment facility includes numerous amenities.

The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has granted a temporary conditional track license to Nevada Gold - Vernon Downs, Inc. on behalf of Vernon Downs Racetrack.

News Brief: Vernon Downs may get permission today to start racing for the first time since 2004.

News Brief: This week, a nine-member committee appointed by Governor George E. Pataki is expected to ask for bids on Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga Race Course.

News Brief: Despite its murky legal status, Turning Stone casino won't be closed, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Thursday.

News Brief: Wednesday is the last day for smokers to light up at Canadian casinos, then business could light up on the American side of the U.S.-Canada border.

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports that Tioga Downs has received its provisional licenses and will begin racing in mid-June.

News Brief: A U.S. soldier and his girlfriend found a winning lottery ticket on the ground at a convenience store Monday and turned it in to police.

News Brief: Newly renovated complex will have 900 machines, hotel, and restaurants.

According to a recent survey by Russell Research, Americans think that Robert DeNiro, Donald Trump, Joe Torre all have good poker faces.

News Brief: Erie County has won a small, but important legal decision in its quest to join a citizens-based anti-casino lawsuit in both New York and federal courts.

News Brief: A 53-year-old Ontario teacher won a $1.3 million MegaJackpot on Saturday after pumping $20 in nickels into a slot machine at the Seneca Niagara Casino.

News Brief: Vernon Downs is opening an employment center today in anticipation of opening for a summer of racing.

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

ws Brief: New York's Court of Appeals has refused to hear an appeal by the Oneidas, saying the compact between the state and the tribe that allows the casino is invalid because it was done so without the approval of the state Legislature.

Vestin Mortgage, Inc., the manager of Vestin Realty Mortgage I, Inc. and Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. today announced that the bankruptcy plan of Mid-State Raceway, Inc. for Vernon Downs became effective on May 1, 2006.