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During a celebration held Friday, Oct. 30, and following the GFLB’s recommendation for Tioga Downs in Nichols, N.Y. to receive New York’s final full gaming license, shovels broke the ground in the first area where the expansion, according to owner Jeff Gural, will begin immediately. (Photo by Wendy Post).<\/p><\/div>\n

During a celebration held Oct. 30, 2015\u00a0at Tioga Downs in Nichols, N.Y., Owner Jeff Gural vowed to move forward with some of the expansion as the full gaming license process continues to move\u00a0forward. Earlier this month, the Gaming Facility Location Board recommended\u00a0Tioga Downs for New York’s final, full gaming license. Check back later for the full story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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