sports betting

Tioga Downs Casino Resort's sports betting facility has started operating, a month after it was authorized by New York state lawmakers.

Tioga Downs in Nichols and Rivers Casino in Schenectady are expected to get their licenses to open their sportsbook facilities.

The New York State Gaming Commission has approved betting on sporting events at Tioga Downs and three other casinos in the state.

The New York State Gaming Commission says some casinos that want to get onboard with sports betting can drop some of their slot machines.