Suffolk OTB does not plan to bid for one of three downstate gaming licenses that would allow a full casino with live dealers at Jake’s 58 casino.
Officials say acquiring the license and building the casino would have cost Suffolk OTB at least $1 billion.
Jake’s 58 casino-hotel is set for a $200 million expansion, including 1,000 additional video lottery terminals, restaurants, bars, conference rooms and a pool.
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)