REO Speedwagon Kicks Off Concert Series
06.17.2013

REO Speedwagon Kicks Off Concert Series

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack’s Free Summer Concert Series kicks off on Wednesday, June 19 with REO Speedwagon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  
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Finger Lakes Named Wayne ARC's Employer of the Year
06.04.2013

Finger Lakes Named Wayne ARC's Employer of the Year

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack (FLCR) was recently recognized as Employer of the Year by Wayne ARC, the Wayne County chapter of NYSARC located in Newark, NY.  The award, presented at their recent Annual Meeting, recognizes employers that demonstrate a commitment to the success of individuals from Wayne ARC.
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05.01.2013

First Annual New York Gaming Association Report Highlights Impact for NY in 2012

Released earlier this week, the first annual New York Gaming Association (NYGA) report, highlights the revenue NYGA’s nine racetrack casinos generated for New York State in 2012, including $823 million for education, a $1.7 billion impact on the state economy and supported more than 17,000 jobs statewide. (more)
04.29.2013

Free Summer Concert Series Returns

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack has announced it will host the free summer concert series again this summer. The Free Summer Concert Series is set to kick off Wednesday, June 19 when REO Speedwagon takes to the stage at Finger Lakes.
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04.12.2013

Gaming Operations Yield Another Record In Funding For Education And More

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack (FLCR) today announced record revenue from gaming operations (GGR) of $129.6 million for the state fiscal year ending March 31, continuing its annual trend of growth since gaming was introduced at the facility in 2004.  Of that number, $87.5 million, which represents a tax rate of 67.5%, supported growth in significant funding primarily for education and agribusiness.
 
More than $61 million of the revenue generated was slated for education in New York, an increase of 4% over the prior year and the highest amount produced since FLCR opened its gaming floor. In total since 2004, more than $450 millionin education funding for New York has been generated from gaming operations at FLCR. Over 47 percentof gaming revenues are earmarked to fund education.
 

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