New York News - Page 75

« Previous Next »

Vernon Downs President Steps Down

17 December 2003

News Brief: The president of Vernon Downs has turned over the reins of the upstate New York harness track to a junior executive while he appeals the state's decision last week to deny him a racing license.

VLT Opponents Head to Court

17 December 2003

News Brief: Opponents of video lottery terminals set to open at New York tracks next year are hoping to convince a judge to scratch the law that legalized the VLT's.

Vegas Investor Rejected for New York License

15 December 2003

News Brief: New York has denied licenses to Las Vegas businessman Shawn Scott and Vernon Downs president Hoolae Paoa, saying they are unfit to be involved in racing.

New York Racino Back on Track

11 December 2003

MGM Mirage said today it would resume construction of a slot machine casino at the big Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York.

New York Tribe Approved for Gaming

11 December 2003

News Brief: The National Indian Gaming Commission has approved a gaming ordinance for the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York, an attorney for the tribe said Thursday.

New York Gambling Lobbying Tops $3 Million

1 December 2003

News Brief: Gambling promoters poured millions of dollars into lobbying and campaign contributions in a behind-the-scenes effort to expand gambling at racetracks, casinos and betting parlors in New York, state records show.

Judge to Decide New York Tribal Casino Case

21 November 2003

News Brief: A federal judge will decide whether to allow the Shinnecock Indian Nation to build a casino in Hampton Bays, New York, without waiting for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to grant the tribe federal recognition.

Investor Accused of Bilking New York Harness Track

21 November 2003

ews Brief: A Las Vegas investor and his associates have been accused of bilking an upstate New York harness race track of $7.5 million in questionable loan fees.

Wisconsin Tribe Buys New York Land, Plans Casino

20 November 2003

News Brief: The Wisconsin Oneidas confirmed yesterday they bought 84 acres in New York state, with the intention of building a casino.

Vernon Downs President May Step Down

19 November 2003

News Brief: The president of Vernon Downs said he would step aside if his past criminal convictions hurt the racetrack's chances of opening a casino.

NYRA Clerks Admit to Scam

18 November 2003

ews Brief: Two former New York Racing Association betting clerks admitted their roles Monday in an identity-theft and tax-evasion scheme.

Pataki Can't Appeal Anti-Gambling Ruling

18 November 2003

News Brief: The U.S. Supreme Court reports that it will not let Gov. George Pataki appeal a ruling from New York state's highest court that favored anti-gambling activists.

Supreme Court Avoids New York Debate

17 November 2003

News Brief: The Supreme Court refused to get into a debate over New York’s Indian gambling legislation.

Mohawk Tribe, Park Place Sign Agreement

13 November 2003

The new leaders of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Park Place Entertainment Corporation have signed amended management and development agreements that will govern the construction and operation of the Tribe's planned $500 million Mohawk Mountain.

Senecas Break Ground on Salamanca Casino

12 November 2003

News Brief: The casino will create 800 jobs in Cattaraugus County where unemployment rates are typically some of the highest in the state.

Eight Arrested in Albany Gambling Bust

10 November 2003

News Brief: Eight people have been charged with possession of gambling records, accused of running an illegal sports betting operation in the greater Albany area that took in about $20,000 in wagers each weekend day, according to New York State Police.

Clear Channel Communications Asked About Gambling Ads

7 November 2003

News Brief: U.S. Justice Department has asked Clear Channel Communications Inc. for information related to gambling advertisements run on some of its stations.

New York Governor, Speaker Point Fingers

6 November 2003

News Briefs: The gloves have come off in the battle between New York's two most powerful political leaders over who is to blame for the lack of progress on casinos in the Catskills.

Mohawk Casino Employees Face Layoffs

5 November 2003

News Brief: The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino has told 175 employees they could be laid off in 60 days if the tribe's gambling compact with New York State is not approved by lawmakers.

Tribe Begins Work on New York Casino

4 November 2003

News Brief: The Seneca Indian Nation planned to break ground this afternoon on a temporary casino expected to open in March in western New York.

About us | Editorial Staff | Feedback | Advertising

Casino City is an independent directory and information service free of any gaming operator's control. Warning: You must ensure you meet all age and other regulatory requirements before entering a Casino or placing a wager. There are hundreds of jurisdictions in the world with Internet access and hundreds of different games and gambling opportunities available on the Internet. YOU are responsible for determining if it is legal for YOU to play any particular games or place any particular wager. Please gamble responsibly.
Terms of Use Privacy Policy Copyright © 1995-2026 Casino City, Inc. or its affiliates.