Albany The way Gov. Andrew Cuomo is carving the upstate map for potential casino expansion has improved the odds of a Las Vegas-like gambling hall being developed in Saratoga Springs. In just the past week, Cuomo has reduced his siting territory for new casinos from six to four regions north of Putnam and Rockland counties through stunning deals with two Iroquois nations. And he may soon further fill in another portion of the casino siting puzzle, making the Spa City — a world-class horse racing destination that already offers a video lottery terminal racino — a more obvious piece. The governor is closing out much of the state from new casino development, including most of...
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