for New Yorkers.
- Well-known and respected New York State business leaders including, Delaware North Companies, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, and McKissack & McKissack.
- Local business operations that employ more than 6,000 people across the state.
- A demonstrated ability to consistently grow gaming revenues each year since opening the first New York State racino in 2004.
- Experience currently operating four gaming destinations in
New York State. - A proven record of public-private partnerships in New York State.
- An established relationship with the New York Racing Association.
- More than 250 years experience operating New York-based businesses.
- The creation of 2,000 construction and operational jobs with a commitment to hire Queens residents, along with a commitment to purchase goods and services from local vendors. Both efforts will be coordinated through a highly visible Employment and Small Business Center.
- Comprehensive, state-of-the-art security and safety measures.
- Environmentally friendly LEED certified design and construction.
- Development of a Kids Quest hourly daycare center and Cyber Quest interactive experience.
- Community assistance and involvement in the completion of a master plan for additional economic development features such as a hotel, conference center, retail, sports complex or family entertainment center.
- Establishment of a community foundation to share a portion of the profits with the community and address community-identified needs.
- Harrah’s Total Rewards® partnership, enabling our customers to enjoy exclusive Harrah’s benefits and privileges across the world.
- Community input at every step.