Vernon Downs Releases New York Gaming Association Report

The New York Gaming Association has released its 2014 annual report highlighting the statewide and local impact of the gaming industry.

Since 2004, the industry has grown to have a statewide economic impact of $3 billion  and supports the jobs of 30,000 New Yorkers, including 6,000 who are employed by NYGA members.  In 2014, NYGA members generated gross gaming revenue of $1.9 billion.

Vernon Downs -- one of nine racetrack casinos in the state -- directly employs 492 local residents and had a total economic impact of $46.2 million dollars in 2014.

Vernon Downs also generated $14.5 million for schools last year.

You can find a link to the full report at New York Gaming Association website.