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Nevada Gold Enters New York Racino Market

The new entity will pursue the racing and gaming interests of Tioga Downs Racetrack, located just west of Binghamton in Nichols, New York, as well as the proposed acquisition of Vernon Downs Racetrack. Vernon Downs, located just east of Syracuse in Vernon, New York, is an asset currently operating under the chapter 11 bankruptcy protection of its parent company Mid-State Raceway, Inc. Affiliates of this entity have a disclosure statement that has been approved by the court presiding over the Mid-State Raceway, Inc. bankruptcy. In the event the joint venture is unsuccessful in its bid for Vernon Downs, it still retains ownership in Tioga Downs Racetrack.

Construction of a $35.0 million redevelopment of Tioga Downs Racetrack recently began. Tioga Downs Racetrack will operate as a harness racetrack and offer approximately 750 video lottery terminal machines (VLTs) to its gaming and racing customers. A newly-constructed 90,000 square foot grandstand will house a 19,000 sq. ft. casino floor. Vernon Downs includes a harness track, 175-all suite hotel and 34,000 sq. ft. gaming facility that will offer 1,000 VLT machines to its customers.

Concurrent with the completion of the transaction, Nevada Gold will also enter into a management agreement that will provide for the management of the VLT facilities at both Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs. Tioga Downs will oversee the management of the racing operations at both racetracks and will work with Nevada Gold to ensure the proper coordination of the facilities racing and gaming operations.

H. Thomas Winn, Chairman, President and CEO of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., commented, "We are very excited about the potential of the New York racino market and these projects. We look forward to working with our new partners to complete these projects, which will positively contribute to the local economies in these markets."

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