ioga Downs announced it has begun phase one of a large-scale construction project. On Nov. 18, it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a three-story parking complex to be built at the racing and casino venue.
The groundbreaking came almost two weeks after New York state voters approved Proposition #1, which will allow for the operation of four full-scale casinos in upstate New York.
Jeffrey Gural, chairman and CEO of American Racing and Entertainment, which operates Tioga Downs, said in a news release that the expanded Tioga Downs facility will provide hundreds of construction jobs and permanent positions running the casino and hotel complex.
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“We are very, very pleased with the passing of Prop #1. The results were overwhelming, especially from our surrounding counties that understand that legalizing full gaming will create jobs in the Southern Tier and have a positive impact on the economy,” he said in the release.
Tioga Downs Casino is located along the north side of NY Route 17/ I-86, two miles west of exit 62 in Nichols.
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