Now here's the link for the bidders on the casino side. Note that Excelsior and Empire did not even submit any interest in running the casinos...
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41368
"earth to Joe, earth to Joe...come in please...ummm, while you were gone NYRA has been awarded the racing franchise...now try to figure out how the casino side will be run...earth to Joe...are you there ?"