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American Racing & Entertainment, LLC announces sale of Tioga Downs Casino Resort’s real estate assets

Thursday, February 8 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS – American Racing & Entertainment, LLC (ARE), owner and operator of Tioga Downs Casino Resort located in Nichols, New York and Vernon Downs Casino Hotel located in Vernon, New York, has announced that it has sold the real estate assets of Tioga Downs... Read More.

Live harness racing returns for 18th season on Saturday at Tioga Downs

Wednesday, May 3 by Bill Moyer

(Nichols, NY) – Tioga Downs Casino Resort announces Opening Day of its 2023 live harness racing season is Saturday, May 6. This year’s season has 59 live race dates and plenty of promotions, including wiener and bulldog races, giveaways, carnival rides and... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Reopen Hotel and Restaurants, Casino Still Closed in Phase 4

Thursday, June 25 by Bill Moyer

As the number of new COVID-19 cases continue to decrease in the Southern Tier, Tioga Downs Casino Resort has announced it will be opening the hotel doors to the public with Phase 4 starting on June 26. Guests may book rooms at the... Read More.

No Fans When Harness Racing Reopens at Tioga Downs on Sunday with 12 Race Card

Friday, June 5 by Bill Moyer

Tioga Downs will begin it's 15th season of live harness racing with a 12 race card without fans on Sunday, June 7, with a post time of 4:00 p.m. The five-eighths mile track from Nichols, NY will race on Sundays and Mondays at 4... Read More.

‘Gentlemen, Restart Your Engines:’ STO Crowd Expected Tonight for PA Speedway Races

Friday, May 22 by Bill Moyer

Amid the on-going COVID-19 crisis, racing at a rural Susquehanna County speedway offers a break from TV sports reruns with a reopening to live racing. It's a major sign... Read More.

Miss Flora Wins Racing Season Finale at Tioga Downs

Saturday, September 21 by Bill Moyer

The winner of the closing night feature Saturday at Tioga Downs was Miss Flora (Corey Braden), who won the $11,000 open trot. Beguin Dugoutier F (FernPaquet Jr.) was first to the first quarter in :27.2. Prarie Fortune (Jim Meittinis) took over and led to... Read More.