Posted Jan 15, 2010, 5:21 AM
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http://www.gamingtoday.com/industry-...?storyid=24159
N.Y.'s Gov. Paterson to announce slot plan
January 04, 2010
Industry Insider by Ray Poirier
In New York state politics, it takes three to tango. That’s probably why the state passed a law eight years ago permitting video lottery machines at Aqueduct racetrack but failed to implement the plan.
Responsibility for the selection of the operator for that slots facility has been placed in the hands of Gov. David Paterson, a Democrat; House Speaker Sheldon Silver, Democrat, and Senate Leader John Sampson, a Democrat. Up to the end of 2009, the three had failed to agree on an operator from among a half-dozen applicants.
Frustrated with the delay, that could be costing the state as much as $1 million a year in revenue, Gov. Paterson has indicated that he plans to announce his choice this week.
Paterson’s associates have indicated that he is leaning toward the SL Green Group that is partnering with Hard Rock Entertainment.
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