Nichols, N.Y. – August, 2016 – After months of anticipation, it’s finally official — The New York State Gaming Commission granted Tioga Downs a Class III commercial gaming license today.

The license will allow Tioga Downs to complete its transformation into a full-scale casino, replacing the current Video Lottery Terminals with slot machines and allowing the facility to add Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, a Poker Room and other casino card games that would be permitted by the gaming commission.

Currently, a multi-million dollar expansion underway at the racino will make way for the next generation of gaming.

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board recommended Tioga Downs receive the state’s final license last October, and today, the full commission endorsed the decision.