Racino

City Welcomes First ‘Racino’ At Aqueduct Racetrack

The “racino” features 2,280 video slot machines and 205 electronic table games — including roulette, craps and baccarat. Thousands more will be added over time.

2011/10/28

Gamblers play slot machines at a casino. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Gov. Cuomo Says Time Has Come For Cash-Strapped N.Y. To Consider Casino Gambling

Governor Andrew Cuomo may just be ready to become a “gamblin’ man.” Cuomo has dropped his poker face and is actively considering legalizing casino gambling.

2011/08/10

Aqueduct Racetrack - Queens, NY - File Photo

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Aqueduct Racino

Controversy surrounding the project is expected to continue long after the ceremony ends.

2010/10/28

Aqueduct Casino Probe Report Goes To Prosecutors

The New York inspector general says top state legislative leaders and the governor’s office angled for campaign contributions and political advantage.

2010/10/21

NY Lottery Backs Bid For Queens ‘Racino’

The Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens is one step closer to becoming a “racino.”

CBS 2HD–2010/08/04

NY Lottery Backs Bid For Queens 'Racino'

The Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens is one step closer to becoming a “racino.”

CBS 2HD–2010/08/04

Lottery Officials Back Aqueduct ‘Racino’ Operator

The state Lottery Division on Tuesday recommended a Malaysia-based company to build and operate video slot machines at New York City’s Aqueduct racetrack, a gambling operation expected to spin off hundreds of millions of dollars a year to the cash-strapped state and its horse racing industry.

CBS New York–2010/08/03

Lottery Officials Back Aqueduct 'Racino' Operator

CBS New York–2010/08/03

Lottery Officials Back NY’s Aqueduct ‘Racino’ Operator

The state Lottery Division was set to announce its decision on whether to award a contract to build and operate video slot machines at New York City’s Aqueduct racetrack to a Malaysia-based company.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/03

Lottery Officials Back NY's Aqueduct 'Racino' Operator

The state Lottery Division was set to announce its decision on whether to award a contract to build and operate video slot machines at New York City’s Aqueduct racetrack to a Malaysia-based company.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/03

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