Thursday, March 11, 2010
Contact: Dan Silver
dsilver@nyrainc.com
NYRA ANNOUNCES NEW RESTAURANT RESERVATION POLICY
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – As a guest service enhancement initiative, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced a new restaurant policy whereby all reservations will be taken via the telephone.
NYRA has simplified the restaurant reservation system with the creation of a new toll free group sales phone number, (888) 516-NYRA, that guests can call to make reservations at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, or Saratoga Race Course.
Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York’s three major tracks through 2033, NYRA boasts a lineage that actually stretches back almost 150 years. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of the state’s thoroughbred business which contributes more than $2 billion annually to New York State’s urban, suburban and rural economy. In 2009, more than 1.6 million people attended the live races at NYRA tracks. Factoring nationwide off-track wagering, the average daily betting handle on NYRA races alone totals more than $9.3 million every race day. NYRA has a vast network of websites, including www.nyra.com, www.belmontstakes.com, and www.nyragroupsales.com.
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