by Ryan Hasenauer, Director of Marketing, WROTB/Batavia Downs Casino

Batavia, NY — Batavia Downs Casino generated more than $16.99 million for education during the 2011 fiscal year (April 2011 to March 2012), according to the recently released data by the Division of Lottery.

As part of Batavia Downs Casino’s ongoing support of New York’s education, 51 percent of Batavia Downs Casino’s net win is given to the Lottery to fund education.

“We’re proud to have contributed so much to New York State’s educational efforts,” said Mike Kane, President of Batavia Downs Casino.

In 2011-2012, revenue generated by Batavia Downs Casino for education was equivalent to the annual salaries of approximately 245 teachers. With education budgets consistently tightening, this revenue will allow for students throughout New York State to continue to earn a high-quality public education. Since opening in 2005, Batavia Downs Casino has generated more than $115 million in education funding for New York.

More information on Batavia Downs Casino is available at www.bataviadownscasino.com and the full Lottery report is available at www.nylottery.ny.gov.