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WELCOME TO OUR 2024 RACE PROMOTIONS!

Opening day at the races.

Opening Day Live Harness Racing!

Saturday, May 4 Post Time 5 pm

  • Watch and Wager on 150th Kentucky Derby
  • 2024 Tioga Downs magnet calendar giveaway (first 200 guests)
  • Tioga Downs T-shirt Giveaway
  • $500 Derby Dream Bet to one lucky patron
  • Derby Day Hat Contest
Derby Dream Bet

2024 Official Rules and Regulations

“$500 Derby Dream Bet”

Scheduled Promotion Date: Saturday, May 4

  • All guests attending live racing are eligible to enter the contest by filling out the official entry blank located at the

Racing Promotions Table and dropping it in the drawing barrel.

  • Following the first live race of the evening (5:00 m. post time) 1 winner will be randomly selected from the barrel and announced via public address system.
  • The winner will have ten (10) minutes to If the winner fails to report within the 10 minutes, a new winner will be selected.
  • The winner will receive a $500 wagering voucher that must be wagered entirely on 1 horse to win the 150th Kentucky Derby. The contestant will get to keep any pari-mutuel earnings.
  • Winners must be present to collect prize. Prizes are non-transferrable. Winners must be 18 years of age or older and present to win.
  • Excluded patrons cannot participate in
  • Winner must present State/Federal valid photo identification before prize can be Winner will be allowed ten (10) minutes to obtain identification if on property. If not, the winner will forfeit prize.
  • Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.
  • The following are ineligible to participate: employees of Tioga/Vernon Downs or any members of their immediate families, Owners, Drivers, Trainers and their agents who currently have horses racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs, Tioga/Vernon Downs agents, vendors or suppliers and their immediate families, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs.
  • Tioga/Vernon Downs Management has the right to review all entries for proper
  • All of these rules and regulations are subject to the sole interpretation of American Racing & Entertainment LLC, Tioga/Vernon Downs, Inc in its sole discretion. Any decisions of Tioga/Vernon Downs Inc., American Racing & Entertainment LLC management with respect to any and all of these rules and regulations shall be final and binding on all participants.
  • Odds on winning depend on the number of No substitution of prizes is permitted.
  • All taxes associated with the receipt or use of any prizes is the sole responsibility of the
  • For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the offer, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Racing Department, American Racing-Tioga Downs, Inc. 2384 W. River Rd. Nichols, NY 13812.
  • By participating in this promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless Tioga Downs, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities and their respective entities and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim and/or cause of action arising out of participating in this promotion or the receipt or use of any prize from this promotion.

Taxes

  • Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
Derby Hat Contest

Guests wearing a Kentucky Derby-themed hat can register (no fee) for the contest at the promotions table beginning at 2pm on Saturday May 4, 2024. Each contestant who registers will be given a number to identify them.

Judging will be conducted beginning at 2pm by three (3) or more members of the Tioga Downs management team. The judges will make the selection on who they feel has the best Kentucky Derby-themed Hat and will pick a first place, second place, third place, fourth place, and fifth place winner.
Prior to the first race, five (5) winners, once verified, will be awarded prizes as follows:

Prize Structure:
1st Place – $500 free play
2nd Place – $400 free play
3rd Place – $300 free play
4th Place – $200 free play
5th Place – $100 free play

• Must be a Tioga Rewards Player’s Club card member. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Must be present to collect prize. Prizes are non transferable. All decisions made by Tioga Downs Casino Management are final and binding. Limit one prize per person per promotional night. Excluded patrons cannot participate in promotion. Winner must present a State/Federal valid photo identification before prize can be claimed. If ID is not presented within the allotted time, fifteen (15) minutes, the winner will forfeit the prize. All employees of Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, their spouses, siblings, children and/or other dependents living in the same residence are not eligible to win. Offer void where prohibited or restricted.

• For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the offer, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Marketing Department, Tioga Downs Casino, 2384 West River Rd, Nichols, NY 13812. In the unlikely event that the promotion will not operate correctly, the onsite representative from the NYSGC will be notified immediately. Prizes will be delayed until the system has regained stability. If the system fails to stabilize, casino management will be notified immediately and a decision will be made whether to postpone or cancel the promotion.

Taxes: Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs Casino from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize(s) which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning a prize valued over $100 from Tioga Downs Casino must fill out a prize winner form before the prize can be granted. Each winner will be responsible and required to fill out a W-9 I.R.S. Tax Form before a prize over $100 in value can be granted. Taxes are the sole responsibility of the Club Member. Each winner shall hold harmless Tioga Downs Casino and any affiliated company, the State of New York, and any agents, officers, employees against any damage, loss, claim or liability arising from participation in this promotion.

A blue 2019 toyota corolla hatchback.

Horseplay Car Giveaway

Enter May 4 – September 21 during live racing.

Make a $1 donation and receive a rubber horse for your chance to toss and enter to Win a 2024 Toyota Corolla SE

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING September 21

Horseplay Car Giveaway

2024 Official Rules and Regulations
“Horseplay Car Giveaway”
Scheduled Grand Prize Drawing Date: Saturday, September 21
• Must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
• Promotion Dates: Every live race day (weather permitting) from Saturday, May 4 through Saturday, September 21st.
• Car Giveaway Date: Saturday, September 21st during live racing.
• Guests may enter by making a $1.00 donation to the designated charity of the month to receive a special numbered foam horse for that night’s Horseplay toss.
• Each special numbered foam horse will be registered to the purchaser and purchaser will be given the foam horse to throw into buckets tied to the starting gate.
• After the designated race has been decided by Tioga Downs Management, the starting gate will drive around the track once. Fans will attempt to throw their foam horses into the buckets tied to the starting gate as it travels around the track.
• All foam horses that are successfully tossed into the buckets will be placed into a bucket. Three foam horses will be randomly selected and the winning guests will each receive a $25 wagering voucher and an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing to win the giveaway car during live racing on Saturday, September 21.
• Winners will have ten (10) minutes to report to the promotions table. Prizes not claimed within ten (10) minutes will be forfeited and there will be no redraws.
• Guests can only win once per Horseplay promotional night.
• On Saturday, September 21, qualified winners will have until the conclusion of race 6 to check in at Promotions Paddock table to claim and have their entry tickets entered into the drawing barrel for the grand prize giveaway. At the conclusion of Race 8, five winning tickets will be drawn. Guests that qualified for the grand prize drawing may only win one prize during the grand prize drawing. Should there be a duplicate winner drawn as part of the five winning tickets, another ticket will be drawn, and this will occur until there are five individual winners that have a chance to win the vehicle. The five individual winners will then be announced and given ten (10) minutes to report to the Promotions Paddock Table with a valid form of identification to be verified. If any winner fails to report within the 10-minute timeframe or they cannot or refuse to provide valid identification, they will forfeit their opportunity to participate, and another winner will be chosen and announced until there are five individual, verified winners.
• The five winners will participate in a “lucky case” game to determine their final prize after a designated race. Four cases will have cash prize amounts (delivered as a wagering voucher) of either $50, $150, $300, or $500 and one case will say CAR. In the order the winners were drawn, one at a time, they will select a case number which will be opened to reveal their prize.
• The winner of the vehicle will be given information to set up an appointment with Williams Toyota to complete and finalize any necessary paperwork associated with winning the new vehicle.
• Guests must be present to win any prizes, including the grand prize. Prizes are non-transferrable.
• Excluded patrons cannot participate in promotion.
• Winner must present a State/Federal valid photo identification before prize can be claimed. Winner will be allowed ten (10) minutes to obtain identification if on property. If not, the winner will forfeit prize and there will be no redraws.
• Winner will set up an appointment with car dealer within seven days to finalize any necessary paperwork associated with winning the car.
• A new charity will be selected each month. The charity of the month will receive $1.00 from the sale of each foam horse for that month’s live race nights. Tioga Downs will match the amount raised from the sale of the foam horses and add that amount to the final donation made to the charity of the month.
• Children will be allowed on the track after each Horseplay toss to gather foam horses that were not successfully tossed into the buckets on the starting gate. Each child will receive a free ice cream cone from the designated concession stand. One free ice cream per child per day.
• Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph in order to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.
• The following are ineligible to participate: employees of Tioga/Vernon Downs or any members of their immediate families, Owners, Drivers, Trainers and their agents who currently have horses racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs, Tioga/Vernon Downs agents, vendors or suppliers and their immediate families living in the same household, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs.
• Tioga/Vernon Downs Management has the right to review all entries for proper qualifications.
• All of these rules and regulations are subject to the sole interpretation of American Racing & Entertainment LLC, Tioga/Vernon Downs, Inc. in its sole discretion. Any decisions of Tioga/Vernon Downs Inc., American Racing & Entertainment LLC management with respect to any and all of these rules and regulations shall be final and binding on all participants.
• Odds on winning depend on the number of entries. No substitution of prizes is permitted.
• By participating in this promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless Tioga Downs, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities and their respective entities and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim and/or cause of action arising out of participating in this promotion or the receipt or use of any prize from this promotion.
• For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the offer, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Racing Department, American Racing-Tioga Downs, Inc. PO Box 509 Nichols, NY 13812.
Taxes
• Sales tax, title and fees for car will be paid by Tioga Downs. All other taxes are the responsibility of the winner.
• Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable Federal or State Income taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in total prizes in a calendar year from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.

Cinco de mayo candy

Cinco De Mayo Candy

Sunday, May 5, Post Time 1pm

FREE authentic Mexican candy for kids.

Available at the Promotions paddock table.

Bingo and beer night.

Racing Bingo

Every Friday during Live Racing

Play harness racing bingo for your chance to win up to $100 and enjoy $1 draft beer Courtesy of Bud Light and Michelob Ultra

Racing Bingo

2024 Official Rules and Regulations

“Racing Bingo”

Scheduled Promotion Date: All Fridays in 2024 During Live Racing

Entry is free. One card per person. Racing Bingo Cards may be picked up on day of contest at the Promotions Table.

Bingo begins at the first race and runs through the final race.

Contestants will check off the allotted space on the front of their bingo cards as events happen.

The first (20) Single Line Bingo (one line, any direction) winners to bring their cards to the promotions paddock table will receive a $10 wagering voucher.

The first (1) Blackout Bingo (full card) winner to bring their card to the promotions paddock table will receive a $100 betting voucher.

Winners must be present to collect prize. Prizes are non-transferrable. Winners must be 18 years of age or older and present to win.

Excluded patrons cannot participate in promotion.

Winner must present State/Federal valid photo identification before prize can be claimed. Winner will be allowed ten (10) minutes to obtain identification if on property. If not, the winner will forfeit prize.

Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph in order to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.

The following are ineligible to participate: employees of Tioga/Vernon Downs or any members of their immediate families, Owners, Drivers, Trainers and their agents who currently have horses racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs, Tioga/Vernon Downs agents, vendors or suppliers and their immediate families, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs.

Tioga/Vernon Downs Management has the right to review all entries for proper qualifications.

All of these rules and regulations are subject to the sole interpretation of American Racing & Entertainment LLC, Tioga/Vernon Downs, Inc in its sole discretion. Any decisions of Tioga/Vernon Downs Inc., American Racing & Entertainment LLC management with respect to any and all of these rules and regulations shall be final and binding on all participants.

Odds on winning depend on the number of entries. No substitution of prizes is permitted.

All taxes associated with the receipt or use of any prizes is the sole responsibility of the winner.

For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the offer, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Racing Department, American Racing-Tioga Downs, Inc. 2384 W. River Rd. Nichols, NY 13812.

By participating in this promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless Tioga Downs, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities and their respective entities and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim and/or cause of action arising out of participating in this promotion or the receipt or use of any prize from this promotion.

By participating in this promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless Tioga Downs, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities and their respective entities and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim and/or cause of action arising out of participating in this promotion or the receipt or use of any prize from this promotion.

Taxes

Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.

Mothers Day

Mothers Day Spa Package Giveaway

Sunday, May 12

Five lucky people will win a $100 Gift Certificate to Tioga Downs Serenity Spa Free to enter
One entry per person
Must be 18 years or older

Mothers Day Spa Package Giveaway

2024 Official Rules and Regulations
“Mother’s Spa Package Giveaway”
Scheduled Promotion Date: Sunday, May 12
• All guests may submit an entry blank in the official entry barrel. One entry per person.
• Winners will be chosen after five designated races.
• After each designated race, one (1) name will be randomly selected from the drawing barrel. The winner selected will receive a $100 Spa gift certificate to use towards any spa package at the Serenity Spa at Tioga Downs.
• Prizes can be picked up at the official promotions table.
• Winners will have ten (10) minutes to report to the Promotions Table. Prizes not claimed within (10) minutes will result in drawing another entry out of the entry barrel. Winners must be present to collect prize. Prizes are non-transferrable. Winners must be 18 years of age or older and present to win.
• Excluded patrons cannot participate in promotion.
• Winner must present State/Federal valid photo identification before prize can be claimed. Winner will be allowed ten (10) minutes to obtain identification if on property. If not, the winner will forfeit prize.
• Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph in order to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.
• The following are ineligible to participate: employees of Tioga/Vernon Downs or any members of their immediate families, Owners, Drivers, Trainers and their agents who currently have horses racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs, Tioga/Vernon Downs agents, vendors or suppliers and their immediate families, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs.
• Tioga/Vernon Downs Management has the right to review all entries for proper qualifications.
• All of these rules and regulations are subject to the sole interpretation of American Racing & Entertainment LLC, Tioga/Vernon Downs, Inc in its sole discretion. Any decisions of Tioga/Vernon Downs Inc., American Racing & Entertainment LLC management with respect to any and all of these rules and regulations shall be final and binding on all participants.
• Odds on winning depend on the number of entries. No substitution of prizes is permitted.
• For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the offer, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Racing Department, American Racing-Tioga Downs, Inc. 2384 W. River Rd. Nichols, NY 13812.
• By participating in this promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless Tioga Downs, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities and their respective entities and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim and/or cause of action arising out of participating in this promotion or the receipt or use of any prize from this promotion.
Taxes
• Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.

Allergia farms -Farm Tours

Free Farm Tours

Shuttle leaves from the front of the casino at 11am.

TOUR DATES:
Sunday May 26
Sunday June 30
Sunday July 28
Sunday August 25
Sunday September 8

Visit the Promotions Paddock Table to sign up.

Mystery voucher giveaway.

Mystery Voucher Giveaway

The top 10 players who wager with a Players Rewards Card will be eligible to WIN UP TO $100!

Top 10 list to be posted in Simulcast on the Wednesday following the promotional week.

Mystery Barrel Voucher

2024 Official Rules and Regulations
“Mystery Voucher Pop Up”
Scheduled Promotion Date: Ongoing 2024
• “Pop Up” promotion to be held during miscellaneous weeks from April-September as determined by the racing and marketing teams.
• Guests will be alerted to the start of the contest via social media posts and in-house signage.
• Promotion will run for 1 week, from Monday through Sunday.
• The ten guests who wager the most money using their players card on “Winners Circle Rebate” program eligible wagers (Winner’s Circle Rebate Program rules attached), will receive a mystery voucher. Wagers must be made during the contest period.
• After the conclusion of the contest period, the winners’ list will be available in the simulcast parlor the following Wednesday. The list will contain the names of the top ten players who are eligible to receive a Mystery Voucher.
• Mystery Voucher will be prepared by the mutuel department and placed in a security envelope. Envelopes will be available on a first-come first-serve basis in the simulcast room. Each winner listed may only receive one voucher and must sign the winners list adjacent to his/her name confirming receipt of the mystery voucher envelope.
• Winner’s must present valid ID before claiming voucher. ID and voucher will be photocopied by the mutuel teller presenting the prize.
• Envelopes will contain mystery wagering vouchers valued from $5 – $100. One (1) envelope will contain a $100 voucher, One (1) envelope will contain a $50 voucher, three (3) envelopes will contain $10 vouchers and five (5) envelopes will contain $5 vouchers.
• Mystery Vouchers will be available for 1 month from the posting date of the winners list. Unclaimed vouchers will be forfeited.
• Excluded patrons cannot participate in promotion.
• Winner must present State/Federal valid photo identification before prize can be claimed. Winner will be allowed ten (10) minutes to obtain identification if on property. If not, the winner will forfeit prize.
• Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph in order to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.
• The following are ineligible to participate: employees of Tioga/Vernon Downs or any members of their immediate families living in the same household, Owners, Drivers, Trainers and their agents who currently have horses racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs, Tioga/Vernon Downs agents, vendors or suppliers and their immediate families, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Tioga/Vernon Downs.
• Tioga/Vernon Downs Management has the right to review all entries for proper qualifications.
• All of these rules and regulations are subject to the sole interpretation of American Racing & Entertainment LLC, Tioga/Vernon Downs, Inc in its sole discretion. Any decisions of Tioga/Vernon Downs Inc., American Racing & Entertainment LLC management with respect to any and all of these rules and regulations shall be final and binding on all participants.
• Odds on winning depend on the number of entries. No substitution of prizes is permitted.
• For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the offer, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Racing Department, American Racing-Tioga Downs, Inc. 2384 W. River Rd. Nichols, NY 13812.
• By participating in this promotion, participants agree to release and hold harmless Tioga Downs, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities and their respective entities and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim and/or cause of action arising out of participating in this promotion or the receipt or use of any prize from this promotion.
Taxes
• Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.

Fireworks

Fireworks!

Saturday, May 25. Following live racing.