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Ontario Teacher Wins $1.3 Million in Casino

9 May 2006

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.

Vernon Downs Plans to Hire Hundreds

8 May 2006

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

Inside Gaming Column: Water, Fields Part of Wynn's Vision

8 May 2006

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

Court Upholds New York Tribal Casino Ruling

5 May 2006

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.

Vernon Downs Bankruptcy Plan Revealed

2 May 2006

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.

Nevada Gold Granted Temporary NY License

28 April 2006

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports that the New York State Racing and Wagering Board granted a temporary conditional track license to Nevada Gold NY, Inc. on behalf of Tioga Downs

NFTA Removed from Buffalo Casino Lawsuit

28 April 2006

News Brief: The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has been removed from the laundry list of defendants in a civil lawsuit filed, aimed at preventing the Seneca Nation of Indians from building the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo.

Town Supervisor Wants Pataki's Backing on Casino

19 April 2006

News Brief: Thompson Town Supervisor Anthony Cellin sent a letter to Pataki asking him to sign the concurrence for a St. Regis Mohawk casino at Monticello Raceway.

Buffalo Sabres Owner Opposes Casino

12 April 2006

News Brief: Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano said Tuesday that while he is late in opposing the Seneca Nation's new Buffalo Creek casino, he is willing to help the litigants suing to block the development in state and federal courts.

Tioga Downs Gets Loan

7 April 2006

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports that Tioga Downs Racetrack has obtained a bridge loan from RCG Longview II, L.P. in the principal amount of $20,000,000.

National Hemophilia Foundation's 2006 Game Night Proves Huge Success

5 April 2006

One player at the National Hemophilia Foundation's (NHF) 2006 Game Night walked away with a seat in the 2006 World Series of Poker, but hemophilia and other blood and clotting disorders were the night's biggest winner, taking in an estimated total of $240,000 in cash and in-kind donations.

$45 Million Betting Ring Busted

27 March 2006

ews Brief: With March Madness reaching a fever pitch, Brooklyn authorities yesterday announced the dunking of a $45 million betting ring allegedly run by a team of Chinatown and Gambino mobsters.

Hemophilia Charity Offers World Series of Poker Tournament Entry at 2006 Game Night

24 March 2006

Gamblers at the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) 2006 Game Night will have a chance to win a seat to a World Series of Poker event, but the real winners will be people who suffer from hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

Seneca Niagara Added to NAPP Tour

23 March 2006

NAPP Tour has added Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel to the International Poker Association's 2006-2007 tournament schedule.

Nevada Gold Reorganization Plan Confirmed

22 March 2006

Nevada Gold & Casinos reports that reorganization plan proposed by the debtors of Mid-State Raceway, Inc. and Mid-State Development Corporation and Vernon Downs Acquisition was confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court.

Seneca Nation Drops Rail Terminal Plan

21 March 2006

News Brief: The Seneca Nation of Indians is no longer interested in making a downtown rail terminal part of its Buffalo casino development.

Panel: New York County Can't Handle Casinos

15 March 2006

News Brief: According to a panel, Orange County’s existing transportation infrastructure is already approaching capacity, and the county is the fastest growing in New York State, without up to five casinos moving in next door.

Turning Stone Loses More Conferences

7 March 2006

News Brief: Two more groups have pulled out of conferences at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, citing a directive from the governor banning New York state employees from attending events there.

Majority Support Buffalo Downtown Casino

27 February 2006

News Brief: A small majority of Buffalo's voters support a new downtown casino even though an overwhelming number feel left out of the decision-making, according to a recent poll.

Study Reveals New York's Potential Windfall

27 February 2006

News Brief: New York state could enjoy a more-than-$2 billion windfall if it sold its three thoroughbred racetracks and its interests in video lottery terminals and off-track betting to the highest bidders, according to a study set for release today.

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