One of the local developers hoping to land a full gaming license from New York State is unveiling an upgrade that it hopes will help its chances of winning that license.

Owner of Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols, Jeff Gural October 31 cut the ribbon to open the facility’s new $15 million parking garage that is part of a major expansion that is to also include a hotel and convention center.

Traditions at the Glen in Broome County and Lago Casino proposed for Tyre in Seneca County are also applying for the Southern Tier license.

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