Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York – Saratoga Gaming andRaceway will celebrate its Second Anniversary of operation on January 28, 2006and to commemorate the occasion has hosted a full month of special promotionsgiving away over $200,000 in cash and prizes. Additionally, a three-dayAnniversary Weekend celebration is planned January 27-29 featuring a FREEembroidered winter hat giveaway and 2006 Cadillac SRX drawing.
"Saratoga Gaming and Raceway has come very far in the past two years andwe are very grateful to our patrons who have made us a success," said DanielGerrity, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway President. "Every day brings newexcitement and life to our operation and I am delighted to be celebrating ourSecond Anniversary." The Anniversary Weekend celebrations will begin onFriday, January 27 with two Double Dollars drawings where Player Extras Clubmembers can win up to $2,000. On Saturday, January 28 the first 1,000 playersto enter the gaming facility will receive a free embroidered winter hat andClub members will have another two chances to win up to $2,000 at twoadditional Double Dollars drawings. All weekend long guests can enjoy 2 for 1food specials in the Food Court and on Sunday, January 29 at 5:00 p.m., the2006 Cadillac SRX drawing will be held.
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway has experienced many changes and successes inthe first two years of operation including: the opening of the gamingfacility; the addition of video poker machines; total yearly purses for liveraces tripling to nearly $10 million; complete renovation and opening ofFortunes restaurant; maximum capacity of stall space being reached;introduction of progressive games to the gaming floor; the largest individualvideo gaming jackpot awarded in New York State of $195,700 on a nickel game;FREE coffee, tea, water, juice and soda beverage service on the gaming floor;hosting of the New York Night of Champions race; Free Summer Concert Series;and much more.
Jamie Hartman, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Executive Vice President added,"Our second year of operation was exceptional due to the endless support ofour valued patrons, and we are looking forward to providing an even betterproduct to enjoy in our third year."
The first gaming facility to open in New York State, Saratoga Gaming andRaceway boasts over 1,300 state-of-the-art video gaming machines, a fullservice restaurant with buffet, three full-service bars, a food court anddeli, a points boutique, and a variety of guest services including valetparking and coat check. Patrons can participate in our player rewardsprogram, the Player Extras Club while visiting the property. The 55,000square foot gaming floor cost $15 million to construct and employs anadditional 300 local residents. Fortunes, our full service restaurant,overlooks the excitement of live harness racing with seats for 400 guests andcan accommodate large group events. Video gaming and food and beverageoperations at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway are managed by Delaware NorthCompanies Inc., a leading hospitality and entertainment management groupheadquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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