NYSGC Approves New York Casino License Transfer To Churchill Downs
The New York State Gaming Commission awarded the New York casino license transfer to incoming del Lago owner Churchill Downs Incorporated.
Grant Lucas is a former managing editor for PlayNY. A longtime, award-winning sports writer, Grant has covered gambling and legal sports betting since 2018, when he got his start reporting on the New Jersey and Pennsylvania industries. He now oversees PlayNY as New York expands legalized gambling to sports betting and online casino gaming.
The New York State Gaming Commission awarded the New York casino license transfer to incoming del Lago owner Churchill Downs Incorporated.
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