notice all the branches referred to in the below

that have closed because......

When you kid defaults on his federal student loan, demand  his slot machine, just like everyone else does when they go bankrupt  eg Suffolk OTB et al.

ONLINE EDITION FRIDAY MAY 6, 2005

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News Nassau Downs Brings Kentucky Derby to Plainview Race Palace Expecting Record Numbers Sports racing fans from all over Long Island have a chance to experience the fervor and thrill of the Kentucky Derby as if they were at the race itself - thanks to Nassau Downs OTB. Nassau Downs, the most profitable entity of the New York State Off Track Betting Corporations, is expecting record numbers once again to view and wager on the Kentucky Derby at its premier betting facility, the Race Palace Teletheatre at 1600 Round Swamp Road in Plainview on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. One of the screen walls in the Race Palace in Plainview. Derby Day festivities will take place at the Race Palace on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. A full day of racing is planned on a variety of racetracks, including Aqueduct and Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby will begin at 6:05 p.m. Customers will be able to select from a variety of ticket and dining packages as they watch the most cherished of the Triple Crown Races. Due to the record number of bets expected to be placed, fans are encouraged to take advantage of advanced wagering by visiting their local OTB branch, the OTB restaurant branch Úquot;Potter's PubÚquot; located in East Meadow, or the Race Palace on Friday, May 6 - the official kick-off to Derby weekend. The inviting atmosphere of the Race Palace is in large part to be thanked for the bigger draw of bettors. According to Nassau Downs OTB President Larry Aaronson, Úquot;The Race Palace has been drawing a younger and more diversified demographic to the sport.Úquot; Featuring giant screen televisions, a dining area and bar, luxurious VIP rooms, specially designed electronic betting systems and a 120-foot video wall, the Palace has emerged as a true Vegas-style teletheatre. On Derby Day, local fans eager to participate in the one of the most exciting days on the sports calendar can kick off the 2005 Triple Crown in style. Úquot;We're looking forward to another record breaking day as we head towards the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby,Úquot; stated Aaronson. Recently, Nassau OTB celebrated its 30-year anniversary. Over these last three decades, Nassau OTB has played a tremendous role in benefiting Nassau County taxpayers. Nassau OTB is a Public Benefit Corporation created by the New York State Legislature. As an off-track-betting entity, it turns over its annual profits to Nassau County throughout the course of each year. Since 1974, Nassau OTB has generated $450 million in profits and surcharges for the county. In addition to Úquot;Potter's PubÚquot; and the Race Palace, OTB has branches located in Carle Place, Farmingdale, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City Park, Green Acres, Hempstead, Hicksville, Levittown, Oceanside, North Lawrence, and Wantagh.