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Resorts World NYC seeks major tax relief as Hochul administration holds firm

Resorts World New York City is pressing for a tax break worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with support from Queens lawmakers who say an expansion could otherwise fall apart.

Ramborain wins featured $7,500 trot at Vernon Downs

Ramborain and driver Dan Daley won the $7,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday night, scoring in 1:54.0.

Resorts World NYC presses New York to count racing payments toward casino tax rate

Resorts World New York City is disputing how New York applies racing support payments to its casino tax rate, with the outcome carrying implications for its $3.3 billion Queens expansion and state revenue.

Dachshund races return to Tioga Downs on Labor Day

Tioga Downs Casino Resort will bring back its annual Labor Day dachshund races on Monday, Sept. 7, with defending champion Bentley aiming for a fifth straight title.

LeBron James’ DraftKings deal ends as he shifts to Polymarket in football-focused partnership

LeBron James’ endorsement deal with DraftKings has expired, and he is moving to Polymarket for a new partnership expected to focus on football.

Congress presses FanDuel again over VIP program, sets Sept. 17 response deadline

Three lawmakers have renewed pressure on FanDuel over its VIP program, saying the operator’s first response to Congress was misleading and incomplete and demanding written answers by Sept. 17.

Caesars asks judge to throw out Cayuga Nation sports betting lawsuit in New York

Caesars Sportsbook is seeking dismissal of the Cayuga Nation’s federal lawsuit over mobile wagers allegedly accepted from within reservation land in New York.

STX says Ontario iGaming experience has prepared it for a US prediction market push

STX says three years in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market helped prepare its platform for a wider U.S. prediction market opportunity, though key regulatory questions remain unresolved.

Kountry Plunge stays unbeaten with New York Sire Stakes win at Vernon Downs

Kountry Plunge remained unbeaten Friday at Vernon Downs, winning a $110,200 New York Sire Stakes leg for 2-year-old trotting fillies in 1:55.1.

Saratoga Race 2 results: Momentum Files wins $68,000 claiming event on Aug. 30

Momentum Files won Saratoga’s Race 2 on Aug. 30, 2026, with pari-mutuel payouts including a $10.48 win return and an $8.90 exacta.