AEG denied gaming license, loses Paterson support

The Aqueduct Entertainment Group won’t be running slots in Ozone Park anytime soon. State officials have barred the group from receiving its gaming license, following weeks of corruption rumors surrounding Governor David Paterson’s selection of the group for the racetrack and gambling development contract. After the decision came down, Paterson’s office released a statement saying it would back down from its decision. “The Division of the Lottery has concluded that it cannot issue a gaming license to Aqueduct Entertainment Group. Therefore, the State has officially withdrawn its support for AEG to develop and operate a video lottery terminal facility at Aqueduct Race Track,” Paterson’s office said.