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Toggle Summary All Three Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Empire Resorts Stockholders Vote for the Merger With Affiliates of Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting Malaysia Berhad
Empire Resorts Reminds Stockholders to Vote for the Merger and Related Proposals at the November 13, 2019 Special Meeting MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2019-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (“Empire Resorts” or the “Company”) today announced that all three independent proxy
All Three Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Empire Resorts Stockholders Vote for the Merger With Affiliates of Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting Malaysia Berhad
Empire Resorts Reminds Stockholders to Vote for the Merger and Related Proposals at the November 13, 2019 Special Meeting MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2019-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (“Empire Resorts” or the “Company”) today announced that all three independent proxy
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts to be Acquired by Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting Malaysia Berhad
Transaction Provides a 15% Premium to Empire Resorts Stockholders Empire Resorts to Receive Credit Support Through Transaction Close MONTICELLO, N.Y. , Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (" Empire Resorts " or the "Company") today announced a definitive agreement
Empire Resorts to be Acquired by Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting Malaysia Berhad
Transaction Provides a 15% Premium to Empire Resorts Stockholders Empire Resorts to Receive Credit Support Through Transaction Close MONTICELLO, N.Y. , Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (" Empire Resorts " or the "Company") today announced a definitive agreement
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts Confirms Receipt of Proposal from Controlling Stockholder
Advises Stockholders to Take No Action at This Time MONTICELLO, N.Y. , Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (the "Company"), today confirmed that the special committee of its board of directors (the "Board") has received an unsolicited proposal from Kien Huat Realty
Empire Resorts Confirms Receipt of Proposal from Controlling Stockholder
Advises Stockholders to Take No Action at This Time MONTICELLO, N.Y. , Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (the "Company"), today confirmed that the special committee of its board of directors (the "Board") has received an unsolicited proposal from Kien Huat Realty
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts Announces Receipt of Letter from Controlling Stockholder
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 25, 2019-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (the "Company"), today announced that the special committee of its board of directors (the "Board") has received a letter, dated July 25, 2019 (the "Letter"), from Kien Huat Realty III Limited (“KH”), its
Empire Resorts Announces Receipt of Letter from Controlling Stockholder
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 25, 2019-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (the "Company"), today announced that the special committee of its board of directors (the "Board") has received a letter, dated July 25, 2019 (the "Letter"), from Kien Huat Realty III Limited (“KH”), its
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts and bet365 Forge Strategic Alliance to Offer Sports Betting and Online Gaming in New York State at Resorts World Catskills
Collaboration Between New York’s Premier Integrated Commercial Casino Resort Destination and World’s Largest Online Sports Betting Operator Positions Resorts World Catskills as Leading NY State Sports Betting and Gaming Destination bet365 to Invest up to $50 Million to Become Empire Resorts, Inc.’s
Empire Resorts and bet365 Forge Strategic Alliance to Offer Sports Betting and Online Gaming in New York State at Resorts World Catskills
Collaboration Between New York’s Premier Integrated Commercial Casino Resort Destination and World’s Largest Online Sports Betting Operator Positions Resorts World Catskills as Leading NY State Sports Betting and Gaming Destination bet365 to Invest up to $50 Million to Become Empire Resorts, Inc.’s
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts Engages Moelis & Company LLC as Exclusive Financial Advisor
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2018-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM:NYNY) and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as exclusive financial advisor to assist in the Company’s review of opportunities in online gaming, sports betting and interactive gaming.
Empire Resorts Engages Moelis & Company LLC as Exclusive Financial Advisor
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2018-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM:NYNY) and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as exclusive financial advisor to assist in the Company’s review of opportunities in online gaming, sports betting and interactive gaming.
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts Sees Opportunity in Supreme Court Decision on Sports Betting
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2018-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) lauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down PASPA and thereby open the door to expanded legalization of sports betting.
Empire Resorts Sees Opportunity in Supreme Court Decision on Sports Betting
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2018-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM: NYNY) (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) lauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down PASPA and thereby open the door to expanded legalization of sports betting.
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts, Inc. Participates in Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Company joins the campaign to raise awareness MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 27, 2018-- Empire Resorts , Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) joins the grassroots campaign, Problem Gambling Awareness Month (“PGAM”), in an effort to raise
Empire Resorts, Inc. Participates in Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Company joins the campaign to raise awareness MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 27, 2018-- Empire Resorts , Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) joins the grassroots campaign, Problem Gambling Awareness Month (“PGAM”), in an effort to raise
Toggle Summary Resorts World Catskills Receives Casino Operation Certificate from New York State Gaming Commission
Casino resort scheduled to open its doors to public on February 8 th TOWN OF THOMPSON , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2018-- Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries,
Resorts World Catskills Receives Casino Operation Certificate from New York State Gaming Commission
Casino resort scheduled to open its doors to public on February 8 th TOWN OF THOMPSON , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2018-- Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries,
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Series of Transactions to Strengthen Financial Position
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) announced that Kien Huat Realty III Limited (“Kien Huat”), Empire’s largest stockholder, agreed to exchange a Company promissory note it holds with
Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Series of Transactions to Strengthen Financial Position
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) announced that Kien Huat Realty III Limited (“Kien Huat”), Empire’s largest stockholder, agreed to exchange a Company promissory note it holds with
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts Expands Executive Team and Provides Opening Update on Resorts World Catskills
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) announced today that Jamie M. Sanko has been appointed the Chief Accounting Officer of Empire, and Kevin D.
Empire Resorts Expands Executive Team and Provides Opening Update on Resorts World Catskills
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) announced today that Jamie M. Sanko has been appointed the Chief Accounting Officer of Empire, and Kevin D.
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato
Current President and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eller named as CEO MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) (“NasdaqGM:NYNY”) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato has retired
Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato
Current President and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eller named as CEO MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) (“NasdaqGM:NYNY”) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Joseph D’Amato has retired
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts, Inc. Closes $35 Million Tack-on to Construction Term Loan
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2017-- Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) today announced the successful closing of a $35 million
Empire Resorts, Inc. Closes $35 Million Tack-on to Construction Term Loan
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2017-- Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) today announced the successful closing of a $35 million
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Commitments for $35 Million Tack-On to Construction Term Loan
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2017-- Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) today announced that it has secured commitments from lenders
Empire Resorts, Inc. Announces Commitments for $35 Million Tack-On to Construction Term Loan
MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2017-- Montreign Operating Company, LLC (“Montreign”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ-GM:NYNY) (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) today announced that it has secured commitments from lenders
Toggle Summary Empire Resorts Announces Resort Casino Will Be Named “Resorts World Catskills”
Resorts World Catskills name combines allure of the Catskills with prestige of worldwide casino and hospitality brand MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) (NasdaqGM:NYNY) announced today that the
Empire Resorts Announces Resort Casino Will Be Named “Resorts World Catskills”
Resorts World Catskills name combines allure of the Catskills with prestige of worldwide casino and hospitality brand MONTICELLO, N.Y. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2017-- Empire Resorts, Inc. (“Empire” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) (NasdaqGM:NYNY) announced today that the