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.
“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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