Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel News
Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel to remain closed temporarily
8 July 2020
The property's hotel reopened on 26 June with plans to reopen the casino in Phase 4, but after Gov. Cuomo said that casinos will remain closed, the hotel is now going to stop operations until further notice.
Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs Casinos announce temporary closures16 March 2020
By order of the New York governor, the two properties suspended operations effective 16 March, tentatively through the end of the month.
Vernon Downs to open 64th season of live harness racing1 May 2017
Following a meeting with legislative officials in Albany, Chairman of American Racing and Entertainment Jeff Gural has announced he will open the 2017 racing season on 5 May.
Tioga Downs announces official opening date1 December 2016
After three years spent in pursuit of a gaming license, Tioga Downs will open the new casino on 2 December at 3 p.m.
Vernon Downs CEO makes statement regarding Lago Casino project20 November 2015
The statement comes just after a minority owner of Vernon Downs made a statement to the media earlier this week backing Lago.
Vernon Downs donates $73,000 to Food Bank27 August 2012
Vernon Downs has donated $73,710 donation to the Food Bank of Central New York.
Vernon Downs re-opened14 February 2008
Jeff Gural, principal owner of Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs, has instructed management to open Vernon Downs for gaming and simulcast. racing on Thursday, February 14,
Vernon Downs bill voted down11 February 2008
The New York Assembly's Racing and Wagering committee failed to vote last Tuesday in favor of the tax-relief bill that would allow Vernon Downs to keep more of its revenue.
Vernon Downs investors want shares23 November 2007
News Brief: Former investors in Vernon Downs are getting impatient with delays in receiving their shares of the company that now runs the track.
Vernon Downs' fate to be decided1 August 2007
News Brief: State regulators are scheduled to decide today if Vernon Downs can continue racing this season.
Vernon Downs' fate undecided16 July 2007
News Brief: Vernon Downs' owner Jeff Gural may need to wait until September before he knows whether or not the track will receive a larger cut of its video lottery terminal money, which he says he needs to remain in business.
New York, Vernon Downs reach deal25 June 2007
News Brief: Representatives of Vernon Downs and members of the New York Assembly have reached an agreement regarding the passage of legislation that will allow Video Lottery Terminal operators to keep a larger percentage of revenue.
Vernon Downs granted reprieve29 May 2007
News Brief: Vernon Downs has been granted a racing reprieve by a New York board again.
Nevada Gold provides update5 January 2007
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. has issued a statement regarding the performance of Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs in New York State.
Vernon Downs losing money3 January 2007
ews Brief: Vernon Downs is losing $500,000 a month and needs help from the state if it's going to survive, one of its owners said.
GM appointed for Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs14 November 2006
Nevada Gold & Casinos reports the appointment of Robert Farinella as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Tioga and Vernon Downs in New York State.
Vernon Downs gaming facility opens27 October 2006
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports the grand opening of the new 33,000 square foot gaming facility at Vernon Downs and the completion of the $4,000,000 renovation.
Vernon Downs bets on video gambling17 October 2006
News Brief: When Vernon Downs opens its new video gambling facility Oct. 26, the long-suffering harness track expects to receive a major infusion of revenue that it could depend on year-round.
Nevada Gold Hosts Thousands at Vernon Downs Opening5 September 2006
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports that the opening of Vernon Downs Racetrack included a crowd of over 12,000 fans and invited guests.
Nevada Gold Gets Temporary License4 August 2006
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. reports that the New York Lottery has approved a temporary license to operate video gaming machines at Vernon Downs Racetrack.
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