On June 20, 2019, the New York Legislature approved the creation of a video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming facility in Orange County, New York. In particular, the legislation allows Empire Resorts, Inc. (Empire and, together with its subsidiaries, the Company), to operate the new VLT facility in Orange County, subject to certain statutory requirements relating to, among other things, employment levels at the Company's facilities, continued operation of racing at Monticello Raceway, location of the VLT facility within Orange County and entry into a mitigation agreement between the Company and the VLT facility operating at the Yonkers racetrack. The Company will work with local, state and federal agencies and officials to obtain the necessary permits and approvals to designate the site for, and begin construction on, the new VLT facility.