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Outline
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Will Racinos Work There?
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Category I License Eligibility
  • Tracks existing prior to enactment of Act 71
  • One harness racing facility
  • Can not be within 20 miles of another Category I facility, except for pre-existing tracks


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Category II License Eligibility
  • Two in Philadelphia
  • Can not be within 10 miles of a Category I facility
  • Defines a narrow corridor either side of Broad St.


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Category II License Eligibility
  • One in Pittsburgh
  • Two in “revenue/tourism enhanced” locations
  • Can not be within 20 miles of another Category II facility


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Category II License Eligibility
  • Can not be with in 20 miles of a Category I that held less than 200 racing days prior to enactment.
  • Can not be with in 30 miles of a Category I that held greater than 200 racing days prior to enactment .
  • Except Pittsburgh and Philadelphia



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All Categories
  • Red = Category I-7 licenses;   Blue = Category II-5 licenses;
  • Green = Category III – 2 licenses


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PA Timing Evolution
  • Category I licenses 2 years
  • Category II Licenses 3-4 Years
  • Within 1 Year at least 1,500 but not more than 3,000 slots
  • Within six months of opening may apply for 2,000 more
  • Amenity development slowed due to $50M license fee



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Initial Expansion Criteria
  • Facility, public convenience, employment, tourism, economic development and revenues
  • Offers choices and opportunities for those who can develop rapidly,
  • Favors existing tracks
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PA Revenues & Positions
  • Estimated revenues on full implementation $ 2.7 - 2.9 Billion
  • $1.3-$1.4 Billion at Existing Tracks
  • West $700-$800 Million
  • East $1.9-$2.1 Billion
  • 33,000 machines
  • Win Per Position $185 to $300+


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Latest New York Numbers
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Operators Share of Revenues
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Revenue Generation Per Adult in New York
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Conclusion
  • In PA $50 million license fee will slow evolution but highly competitive facilities should ultimately develop.
  • Incentive for rapid development-ability to expand-should favor tracks
  • In NY, Aqueduct and Yonkers (high volumes) should eventually open.
  • But continuing problems unless some relief is granted especially for upstate properties.
  • Question as to whether Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs will ever open without relief.
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Pennsylvania:" The Keystone State”
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Will Racinos Work There?