Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway sold to MGM Resorts
May 29, 2018,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — According to streetinsider.com, MGM Resorts International and MGM Growth Properties announced on Tuesday (May 29) that MGM Resorts has entered into an agreement to acquire the Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway for $850 million.
Empire City sits on a 97-acre property and serves approximately 16 million eligible gaming customers in southern New York. It is located only 15 miles from Times Square in Manhattan. Offering gaming, racing, dining, and entertainment, Empire City features over 5,200 of the latest slots and electronic table games, multiple dining outlets, and both live and simulcast horse racing.
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