Tioga Downs Remains the only bidder for New York fourth casino license

Tioga Downs Casino & Racing remained the only bidder interested in launching a casino in New York’s Southern Tier region after the application deadline on Monday.

Jeffrey Gural, owner of Tioaga Downs, submitted its $195 million casino proposal in Nichols, which would include 1,000 slot machines, 50 blackjack and roulette tables, and a hotel with 161 rooms with six restaurants.

New York State Gaming Commission will now have to review Gural’s plan to turn his property into a full-scale gambling venue and to decide whether his proposal should be given the nod. If approved, Tioga Downs will be the fourth upstate casino.

Tioga Downs lost out on the first three casino licenses given out by the commission at Montreign Resort Casino, Lago Resort & Casino, and Rivers Casino & Resort.