American Racing and Entertainment, which operates two Racetracks and Casinos in Upstate New York, showed impressive gains in numbers in 2011 at both Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.Tioga Downs posted a 9.8% increase in casino credits played ($66.5 million) for 2011 when compared to 2010, with net revenue for the casino up 7.5%, or $4 million dollars.
The food and beverage numbers at Tioga Downs also saw a large increase, due in part to a $5 buffet promotion held the last quarter of the year.
The Food and Beverage number closed out 2011 with a 7.7% increase.
The Tioga Downs gift shop showed the largest increase in business in 2011 with a 92.7% increase over 2010.
Vernon Downs also posted strong increases in business in 2011 with casino credits played at the upstate casino increasing 14.1% ($64 million) over 2010, with net revenue for the casino posting a 2.6% increase in business, good for $1.1 million dollars.
The Food and Beverage department also posted strong gains in 2011, increasing business 18.3% over 2010.
Vernon Downs also had traffic at the property increase sharply during 2011, with attendance being up 11.6% over 2010.
Vernon Downs' significant increases in casino play were helped with the addition of the tax-exempt free play program that began in April 2011.
Also driving business in 2011 for Vernon Downs was the opening of the $8.9 million hotel expansion that included a multi-purpose convention space for concerts, weddings, catering, and receptions, along with a new state-of-the-art simulcasting facility and the luxurious Mr. G's Food and Spirits restaurant.
Tioga Downs Casino is open year-round with video gaming machines, simulcast horse racing, restaurants, a sports bar and special entertainment events.
It is located along the north side of NY Route 17/ I-86, two miles west of exit 62 in Nichols, NY.
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