Western Regional OTB proposes closing 6 branches

The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is considering closing six of its eight branches in Western and Central New York due to financial losses. The board plans to consolidate operations to only two locations.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is considering closing six of its eight branch locations across Western and Central New York as traditional betting locations continue to lose money. WROTBC's Board of Directors has indicated it intends to move forward with a consolidation plan that would leave only two branches open: the [...]
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