ALBANY -- State lawmakers and Gov. David Paterson's administration are considering legislation that would allow the state's video-lottery gaming facilities to expand hours and add electronic table games, such as roulette and blackjack. The moves are ...

The state of New York is in an economic bind similar to the one that is hurting the entire country. State after state have been exploring expanding their gambling options and New York appears ready to get in on the act. Governor Patterson's ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -Betting is down at New York's horse tracks and Off-Track Betting parlors this year amid a weak economy. The amount bet on races, called handle, is down 4 percent to $527 million through October at New York's thoroughbred and ...

Betting is down at New York's horse tracks and Off-Track Betting parlors this year amid the weak economy. The amount of money bet on races, called handle, is down 4 percent to $527 million through October at New York's thoroughbred and harness tracks ...

More Local/State Sports... ALBANY (AP) -- Betting is down at New York's horse tracks and Off-Track Betting parlors this year amid the weak economy. The amount of money bet on races, called handle, is down 4 percent to $527 million through October at ...

ALBANY— The city of Saratoga Springs may have to change its tax hike from 2.7 percent to 12.7 percent, which would be a result of Gov. David Paterson’s proposal to cut the city’s share in video lottery terminal revenue by 50 percent as part of ...

No comments posted. ALBANY — The city of Saratoga Springs may have to change its tax hike from 2.7 percent to 12.7 percent, which would be a result of Gov. David Paterson’s proposal to cut the city’s share in video lottery terminal revenue by ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Electronic betting games such as roulette and blackjack are being considered for racetrack racinos including Saratoga Gaming & Raceway, officials said Friday. At present, only slot-like video lottery terminals are allowed, but the ...

Auburn, Ala. — There is an saying in sports: What’s most important is not “how” but “how many.” Build a 9-2 record the way Georgia has built a 9-2 record — with twigs and a rabbit’s foot — and it follows that’s what players will ...

► January 16 - January 23 (1) They both served in the Continental Congress. One was elected the second President and the other was elected the third. Once political enemies, they became close friends in later life. An awe swept America when they ...