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Gaming Commission awards license to Southern Tier casino

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(AP) New York state gambling regulators have formally awarded a casino license to Tioga Downs, a racetrack and electronic gambling facility in the state's Southern Tier.

The state's Gaming Commission unanimously approved the license on Tuesday. Tioga Downs began construction soon after it was recommended for a casino license last year. The facility west of Binghamton was rejected in the first round of casino applications to the state, but prevailed on its second try.

Las Vegas-style table games cannot begin until the commission approves final casino regulations, something that could happen as early as November.

The expansion at Tioga Downs includes a new restaurant, hotel and other amenities.

Casinos that received licenses in the first round are under construction in Schenectady, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes.

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