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Racing Promotions

Welcome to the 2026 Race Season.
All promotions pending regulatory approval.

60 Second Wagering Spree

60 Second Wagering Spree

Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25

Two winners drawn after Race 6.

Winners will be given 60 seconds to place as many $2 Exacta wagers on the designated race as they can and keep any winnings!

Free to enter, must be 18 or older and have a Vernon Rewards Card. Check in at the Promotions Desk after 5pm to receive entry ticket. One entry per person.

60 Second Wagering Spree

Promotion Rules

60-Second Wagering Spree

April 2026

Promotion Date & Time:

Friday, April 24, 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Register for participation beginning at 4:00 PM

Entries accepted until drawings conclude.

Participation Method:

Guests 18 years and older that are members of the Vernon Rewards Club will be permitted to participate once per promotional day, free of charge. Members must check in at the promotions desk (at the track) to be entered into the drawing. Upon checking in, an entry ticket will be printed from CMP (players tracking system). The ticket stub with the guest’s name and account number will be placed into a drawing drum for that day’s drawings and the guest will receive the other end of the ticket as verification it was printed and entered into the drawing.

Promotion Details:

On each promotional day, there will be two (2) winners chosen at the conclusion of Race 6 for a total of 2 winners per day. The winners will be betting on Race 7.

Winners will be drawn out of a drum immediately at the conclusion of the selected race. Once announced the winners for that drawing time will be given five (5) minutes to report to the promotions desk where they will be verified upon providing proper identification. Once the winners are verified, they will participate in the 60-Second Wagering Spree.

The wagering spree for each winner will be completed at a live teller with a member of Vernon Downs promotional staff keeping the time. The wagers will be placed for Race 7 (for the winners drawn after Race 6). Once the timekeeper tells the winner to begin wagering, the winner will call out individual exacta wagers, as many as they can in sixty (60) seconds. “Boxing,” “wheeling,” or “keying” will not be permitted. Wagers must be called out exactly as follows: TWO DOLLAR EXACTA 1-2, TWO DOLLAR EXACTA 1-3, TWO DOLLAR EXACTA 4-5, etc.

Once the sixty-seconds have expired, the total amount of  wagers placed will be documented for tax purposes and that will be the prize amount the winner has won for the drawing. All wagers/tickets will then be given to the winner and any prizes won from them are theirs to keep.

Announcement of Winners/Prize Claim:

Once the names for the drawing time have been announced, both winners will have five (5) minutes to report to the promotions desk to be verified. An acceptable form of valid ID is required. If any winner fails to report within the 5-minute timeframe or they cannot or refuse to provide valid identification, they will forfeit their opportunity to participate, and another winner will not be chosen in their place. Guests may only win once each promotion day and once drawn, whether available to participate or not, will not be placed back into the drawing drum for any subsequent drawings that day.

GENERAL PROMOTION RULES

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
  • Guests must be members of the Vernon Rewards Club and abide by all club rules to be eligible to participate.
  • Excluded/evicted patrons cannot participate in promotions.
  • Vernon Downs may disqualify any participant for any prize based upon fraud, dishonesty, violation of these official rules or other misconduct whether related to this promotion.
  • Must be present to collect prize/participate when name is announced.
  • It is the responsibility of each participant to be aware of announcements for the promotion.
  • Prizes are non-transferable.
  • Guests may only participate once per promotion day. Any attempt to participate more than once will result in disqualification from the promotion and possible disqualification from participating in future promotions during the season.
  • Guests may only win once per day in this promotion.
  • Must present a valid State/Federal valid photo identification before physical, monetary, or free play prize, award, or offer can be claimed.
  • By participating in the promotion, each participant agrees to and acknowledges that they will abide by the official rules, regulations, and procedures of the promotion.
  • Taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner/participant.
  • Each winner shall hold harmless Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, and any affiliated company, the State of New York, and any agents, officers, employees against any damage, loss, claim, or liability arising from participation in this promotion.
  • Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.
  • Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law.
  • Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize is awarded. Any person winning prizes from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
  • The following individuals are prohibited from participating in any Vernon Downs Racing promotion: Employees of Vernon or Tioga Downs or any member of their immediate family, Owners, Trainers and their agents who currently have horses racing at Vernon or Tioga Downs, Vernon or Tioga Downs agencies, Vendors/suppliers and their immediate family, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Vernon or Tioga Downs.
  • If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes within or beyond the control of Vernon Downs, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this promotion – Vernon Downs reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the promotion.
  • All aspects of this and any promotion, including guest participation, are valid only during the prescribed times of the promotion.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the promotion without notice. In the event of a dispute, the decisions of management will be final.
  • For names of winners, available at the conclusion of the promotion, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Marketing Department, Vernon Downs Racetrack LLC, 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY, 13476.

Kentucky Derby Day

Saturday, May 2
Vernon Downs Post Time 5:05pm
Derby Post Time TBD

Kentucky Derby Wager and Win Contest
Mint Juleps (with Commemorative glass)

Get the SKEE BALL Rolling

Fridays in May

Registration begins at 4pm.* 1 winner drawn after Race 3 and Race 7 for a chance to play SKEE BALL!
Chance to win up to $225!

Skee Ball Rolling

Promotion Rules

Get the (Skee)Ball Rolling Giveaway

May 2026

Drawing Dates & Times:

Friday May 1, 2026

Friday May 8, 2026

Friday May 15, 2026

Friday May 22, 2026

Friday May 29, 2026

Register for participation beginning at 4 PM.

Drawings after Races 3 and 7.

Entries accepted until drawings conclude.

Participation Method:

Guests 18 years and older that are members of the Vernon Rewards Club will be permitted to participate once per promotional day, free of charge. Members must check in at the promotions desk (at the track) to be entered into the drawing. Upon checking in, an entry ticket will be printed from CMP (players tracking system). The ticket stub with the guest’s name and account number will be placed into a drawing drum for that day’s drawings and the guest will receive the other end of the ticket as verification it was printed and placed into the drum.

Promotion Details:

On each listed day in May, there will be one (1) winner chosen at the conclusion of Races 3 and 7 for a total of 2 winners.

Winners will be drawn out of a drum immediately at the conclusion of the selected races. Once announced the winners for that drawing time will be given five (5) minutes to report to the promotions desk where they will be verified upon providing proper identification. Once the winner is verified, they will complete all necessary promotional paperwork. Should any winner not respond when called for the drawings taking place, another winner will not be selected.

Promotional Description:

Once the winners have been verified, they will get 3 balls to play Skee ball. There will be 4 score rings in the game. The winner will roll each ball, one at a time and win the sum of the rings the balls land in. Score rings will be labeled with the following prizes:

White $10

Yellow $25

Red $50

Blue $75

Announcement of Winners/Prize Claim:

Once the winner for the drawing time has been announced, they will have five (5) minutes to report to the promotions desk to be verified. An acceptable form of valid ID, Vernon Rewards card, and completion of necessary winner’s paperwork is required to claim any prize.

If any winner fails to report within the five-minute time frame or they cannot or refuse to provide valid identification, they will not receive the prize.

Guests may only be drawn to win once during this promotion.

GENERAL PROMOTION RULES

  • Must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
  • Guests must be members of the Vernon Rewards Club and abide by all club rules to be eligible to participate.
  • Excluded/evicted patrons cannot participate in promotions.
  • Vernon Downs may disqualify any participant for any prize based upon fraud, dishonesty, violation of these official rules or other misconduct whether related to this promotion.
  • Must be present to collect prize/participate when name is announced.
  • It is the responsibility of each participant to be aware of announcements for the promotion.
  • Prizes are non-transferable.
  • Guests may only participate once for this promotion. Any attempt to participate more than once (receive multiple entries) will result in disqualification from the promotion and possible disqualification from participating in future promotions during the season.
  • Must present a valid State/Federal valid photo identification before physical, monetary, or free play prize, award, or offer can be claimed.
  • In all promotions, proper completion of the winner’s paperwork is required prior to the issuance of any prize.
  • By participating in the promotion, each participant agrees to and acknowledges that they will abide by the official rules, regulations, and procedures of the promotion.
  • Taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner/participant.
  • Each winner shall hold harmless Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, and any affiliated company, the State of New York, and any agents, officers, employees against any damage, loss, claim, or liability arising from participation in this promotion.
  • Each prize winner grants the right to use their name, city of residence, and photograph to publicize their winnings. Street address and phone numbers will not be released for publicity.
  • Any valuation of the prize(s) stated awarded in this contest is based on available information provided to Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs from the provider, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law.
  • Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize is awarded. Any person winning/receiving an amount over the IRS threshold in prizes from the Company will receive an appropriate IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
  • The following individuals are prohibited from participating in any Vernon Downs Racing promotion: Employees of Vernon or Tioga Downs or any member of their immediate family, Owners, Trainers, and their agents who currently have horses racing at Vernon or Tioga Downs, Vernon or Tioga Downs agencies, Vendors/suppliers and their immediate family, Stable hands and backstretch workers of horses stabled and racing at Vernon or Tioga Downs.
  • If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, weather, or any other causes within or beyond the control of Vernon Downs, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this promotion – Vernon Downs reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the promotion.
  • All aspects of this and any promotion, including guest participation, are valid only during the prescribed times of the promotion.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the promotion without notice. In the event of a dispute, the decisions of management will be final.
  • For the names of winners, available at the conclusion of the promotion, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Marketing Department, Vernon Downs Racetrack LLC, 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY, 13476.