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Vernon Downs history
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The harness racing track was opened in 1953 near Syracuse, New York, and operated successfully for many years as it quickly attained status as one of the most popular harness tracks in the country.
In 1955, Adios Harry ran a "miracle mile" in 1:55, a record that stood for 18 years.
Tax debts and other financial issues made it likely that the casino would shut down in 2002 despite legalization of the video slot machines which were legalized in New York following the success of Native American casinos, and as an attempt to stimulate New York's economy after September 11.
On February 11, 2008, the racino/casino closed down after the New York State Assembly's Racing and Wagering Committee failed to pass a bill that would allow Vernon Downs and other racinos in New York pay less in taxes to the state.
However tax legislation that enabled a change in the fees the racino paid to the state and Tioga Downs' acquiring a full gaming license in 2016 both helped Vernon Downs as Tioga is owned by the same parent company.
The start of the track season was delayed when owner Jeff Gural again cited competition from Turning Stone and Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango and there were plans to close the facilities in the fall of 2017.
Despite citing plans to cut the number of slot machines by about 150, the racino still operated more than 750 as of April 2018.
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Downs Casino | 2006 | $11.0M | 750 | 38 |
| Mohegan Sun Pocono | 2005 | $11.1M | 437 | - |
| Casino At Ocean Downs | - | - | - | - |
| Island View Casino | 2006 | $99.0M | 1,200 | 51 |
| IP Casino Resort Spa | 1997 | $210.0M | 2,300 | 47 |
| The Mill Casino | - | $470,000 | 7 | - |
| Spirit Mountain Casino | 1995 | $14.0M | 200 | 11 |
| Coushatta Resort | 1994 | $336.0M | 3,000 | 37 |
| Odawa Casino | 2007 | $530.0M | 270 | 12 |
| Tulalip Resort Casino | 1983 | $62.0M | 829 | 25 |
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