S-3/A

    As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2003
                                                     Registration No. 333-104541
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
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                               AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
                                    FORM S-3
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                      UNDER
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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                              EMPIRE RESORTS, INC.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


          Delaware                                              13-3714474
(State or Other Jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)                            Identification Number)

                             c/o Monticello Raceway
                                    Route 17B
                           Monticello, New York 12701
                            (845) 794-4100, ext. 478
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     (Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of
     Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)

                               Scott A. Kaniewski
                             Chief Financial Officer
                              Empire Resorts, Inc.
                         707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 600
                           Northbrook, Illinois 60062
                                 (847) 418-3804

     (Name,  Address,  Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,  Including Area
     Code, of Agent For Service of Process)

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                                   Copies to:
                            Robert H. Friedman, Esq.
                 Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP
                                 505 Park Avenue
                            New York, New York 10022
                                 (212) 753-7200
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     Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:  From time
to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

     If the only  securities  being  registered  on this Form are being  offered
pursuant to dividend or interest  reinvestment plans, please check the following
box.                                                                         / /

     If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous  basis  pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, please check the following box.                          /X/

     If this Form is filed to  register  additional  securities  for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list  the  Securities  Act  registration  statement  number  of the  earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering.                      / /

     If this Form is a  post-effective  amendment  filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the  Securities  Act,  check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration  statement number of the earlier effective  registration  statement
for the same offering.                                                       / /

     If delivery of the  prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box.                                              / /







     The Registrant  hereby amends this  Registration  Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall
file a further  amendment  which  specifically  states  that  this  Registration
Statement shall  thereafter  become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the  Securities  Act of 1933 or until the  Registration  Statement  shall become
effective  on such  date  as the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission,  acting
pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.



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THE  INFORMATION IN THIS  PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED.  WE MAY
NOT SELL  THESE  SECURITIES  UNTIL THE  REGISTRATION  STATEMENT  FILED  WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER
TO  SELL  THESE  SECURITIES  AND IT IS NOT  SOLICITING  AN  OFFER  TO BUY  THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.


                  SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED October 16, 2003


                                   PROSPECTUS

                         772,993 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

                              EMPIRE RESORTS, INC.


     This prospectus  relates to the offer and sale by the selling  stockholders
identified in this prospectus of up to an aggregate 772,993 shares of our common
stock.  We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common stock under
this prospectus.

     The selling  stockholders  may offer their shares of common stock at any of
the following  prices,  which may reflect  discounts from the prevailing  market
prices at the time of sale:

     o    Fixed prices that may be changed

     o    Market prices prevailing at the time of sale

     o    Prices related to such prevailing market prices

     o    At negotiated prices

     o    Varying prices determined at the time of sale


     Our common  stock is listed on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market under the symbol
"NYNY"  and on the  Boston  Stock  Exchange  under the  symbol  "NYN."  The last
reported  sale price for our common  stock on  October  14,  2003 was $13.38 per
share.


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     THIS  INVESTMENT  INVOLVES  A HIGH  DEGREE  OF  RISK.  SEE  "RISK  FACTORS"
     BEGINNING ON PAGE 8.


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NEITHER  THE  SECURITIES  AND  EXCHANGE  COMMISSION  NOR  ANY  STATE  SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS
PROSPECTUS  IS TRUTHFUL OR  COMPLETE.  ANY  REPRESENTATION  TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

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              The date of this prospectus is _______________, 2003.





                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Prospectus Summary.............................................................1
The Company....................................................................1
The Offering...................................................................8
Risk Factors...................................................................8
Where You Can Find More Information...........................................15
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.............................15
Incorporation By Reference....................................................16
Use of Proceeds...............................................................17
Selling Stockholders..........................................................17
Plan of Distribution..........................................................19
Legal Matters.................................................................22
Experts.......................................................................22
Financial Statements.........................................................F-1


     You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or any
accompanying   supplemental   prospectus   and  the   information   specifically
incorporated  by reference.  We have not  authorized  anyone to provide you with
different  information  or make any additional  representations.  This is not an
offer of these securities in any state or other  jurisdiction where the offer is
not  permitted.  You should  not assume  that the  information  contained  in or
incorporated by reference into this  prospectus or any prospectus  supplement is
accurate  as of any  date  other  than  the  date on the  front  of each of such
documents.

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                               PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

     This summary represents a summary of all material terms of the offering and
only  highlights  the more  detailed  information  that  appears  elsewhere,  or
incorporated by reference,  in this prospectus.  This prospectus may not contain
all the  information  important to you as an investor.  Accordingly,  you should
carefully read this entire  prospectus  before deciding whether to invest in our
common stock.

     Unless the context  otherwise  requires,  all  references to "we," "us," or
"the Company" in this prospectus refer  collectively to Empire Resorts,  Inc., a
Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.

                                   THE COMPANY



     We had no revenue  during the fiscal year ended  December  31, 2002 and for
the six  months  ended  June 30,  2003 and  sustained  net  operating  losses of
approximately $9.5 million and $3.14 million, respectively, during such periods.

     We were  incorporated in Delaware in 1993 and our common stock is traded on
the Nasdaq  Small Cap  Market  under the  symbol  "NYNY"  and the  Boston  Stock
Exchange under the symbol "NYN".

            Our principal executive offices are located at Monticello Raceway,
Route 17B, Monticello, New York 12701. Our telephone number is (845) 794-4100,
ext 478.


GENERAL


     While  initially  formed as a holding  company for a diverse  portfolio  of
gaming related  investments,  over the past eighteen months we have concentrated
primarily on the  development  of gaming  operations in the Catskills  region of
upstate New York.  To that end, we have  liquidated  nearly all of our  holdings
unrelated to this  endeavor  and  increased  our  minority  interest in Catskill
Development,  L.L.C.,  the sole  stockholder of Monticello  Raceway  Management,
Inc., the owner of Monticello  Raceway,  a harness horse racing facility located
in  Monticello,  New York.  In  addition,  on July 3, 2003,  we  entered  into a
Securities  Contribution Agreement with Catskill Development,  L.L.C.,  Americas
Tower Partners and the members of Monticello Raceway Development  Company,  LLC,
pursuant to which we agreed,  subject to the  satisfaction  or waiver of various
conditions,  to  enter  into a 48 year  ground  lease  for 200  acres of land in
Monticello,  New York  surrounding  Monticello  Raceway,  to acquire  all of the
outstanding equity interests of Monticello Raceway Management,  Inc., Monticello
Casino Management,  LLC, Monticello Raceway Development  Company, LLC and Mohawk
Management,  LLC, and to acquire all of the rights to operate Monticello Raceway
in exchange for 80.25% of our common stock,  calculated  on a  post-transaction,
fully diluted basis.  Following this  transaction,  we intend to (i) consolidate
our operations with  Monticello  Raceway  Management,  Inc.,  Monticello  Casino
Management,   LLC,  Monticello  Raceway  Development  Company,  LLC  and  Mohawk
Management,  LLC, (ii) operate Monticello Raceway, (iii) develop a video lottery
terminal program at Monticello  Raceway and (iv), in conjunction with the Cayuga
Nation of New York,  develop  a  resort-style  tribal  gaming  facility  on land
adjacent to Monticello Raceway.



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COMMON OWNERSHIP


     Each of us, Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.,  Monticello Raceway Management,
Inc., Monticello Casino Management, LLC, Monticello Raceway Development Company,
LLC and Mohawk Management, LLC are under some level of common control.

     CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C.

     Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  has three  classes  of  economic  ownership
interests,  with  each  class  corresponding  to  one of  Catskill  Development,
L.L.C.'s three businesses.  Class A economic ownership  interests  represent the
right to  receive  distributions  and  allocations  from  Catskill  Development,
L.L.C.'s casino and wagering  operations;  Class B economic ownership  interests
represent  the right to receive  distributions  and  allocations  from  Catskill
Development,  L.L.C.'s horseracing and other pari-mutuel activities; and Class C
economic ownership  interests  represent the right to receive  distributions and
allocations  from  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s  real estate  ownership  and
development  operations.   Through  Alpha  Monticello,   Inc.,  a  wholly  owned
subsidiary, we indirectly hold approximately 48%, 37% and 25%, respectively,  of
Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s Class A, Class B and Class C economic ownership
interests.

     Watertone  Holdings,  L.P.,  which is controlled  by Robert A. Berman,  our
chief  executive  officer,  a member of our board of  directors  and our  former
chairman,  and Scott A.  Kaniewski,  our chief  financial  officer  and a former
member  of our  board  of  directors,  holds  approximately  15%,  13% and  25%,
respectively,  of Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s  Class A, Class B and Class C
economic ownership interests.

     Americas  Tower  Partners,  which is controlled by Joseph E.  Bernstein,  a
member of our board of directors,  Ralph J. Bernstein,  a member of our board of
directors,  and Morad Tahbaz,  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s  president,  our
president and a member of our board of directors,  holds  approximately 33%, 25%
and 25%,  respectively,  of Catskill Development,  L.L.C.'s Class A, Class B and
Class C economic ownership interests.


     MONTICELLO RACEWAY MANAGEMENT, INC.


     Catskill Development, L.L.C. owns all of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of Monticello Raceway  Management,  Inc. Thomas W. Aro, our executive vice
president,  secretary and a former  member of our board of directors,  and Morad
Tahbaz are each  members  of  Monticello  Raceway  Management,  Inc.'s  board of
directors.

     MONTICELLO CASINO MANAGEMENT, LLC

     Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  owns  60% of the  membership  interests  of
Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC and we, through a wholly owned  subsidiary,
indirectly own 40%



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of the membership  interests of Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC.  Robert A.
Berman,  Ralph J. Bernstein,  Thomas W. Aro and Morad Tahbaz are each members of
the board of managers of Monticello Casino Management, LLC.

     MOHAWK MANAGEMENT, LLC

     Catskill Development, L.L.C. owns 60% of the membership interests of Mohawk
Management, LLC and we, through a wholly owned subsidiary, indirectly own 40% of
the membership  interests of Mohawk Management,  LLC. Robert A. Berman, Ralph J.
Bernstein,  Thomas  W. Aro and Morad  Tahbaz  are each  members  of the board of
managers of Mohawk Management, LLC.

     MONTICELLO RACEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC

     The membership interests of Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC are
owned 75% by Americas Tower Partners,  12.5% by Robert A. Berman, 6% by Scott A.
Kaniewski,  0.25% by two  affiliates  of Mr.  Kaniewski  and  6.25% by Philip B.
Berman, our vice president of project coordination.  Joseph E. Bernstein,  Ralph
J.  Bernstein,  Philip B. Berman and Scott A.  Kaniewski are each members of the
board of managers of Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC.

     A diagram  summarizing  the current  ownership  structure  of us,  Catskill
Development,  L.L.C.,  Monticello Raceway  Management,  Inc.,  Monticello Casino
Management,   LLC,  Monticello  Raceway  Development  Company,  LLC  and  Mohawk
Management, LLC is provided on the following page.



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(1)  Includes a .125%  membership  interest  held by  Kaniewski  Family  Limited
Partnership, with respect to which Mr. Kaniewski is the general partner and a 1%
limited partner (with sole voting and disposition rights) and a .125% membership
interest  held by KFP  Trust,  with  respect  to  which  Stacey  Kaniewski,  Mr.
Kaniewski's  wife,  is  the  sole  trustee,  and  with  respect  to  which,



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Mr.Kaniewski's  children are its sole  beneficiaries.  Mr.  Kaniewski  disclaims
beneficial ownership of all interests held by KFP Trust.

(2) The  diagram  shows only those  partners  of  Americas  Tower  Partners  and
Watertone  Holdings,  LP that serve as  executive  officers or  directors of us,
Catskill Development,  L.L.C.,  Monticello Raceway Management,  Inc., Monticello
Casino Management, LLC, Mohawk Management, LLC or Monticello Raceway Development
Company, LLC.

(3) Joseph E. Bernstein  beneficially owns a 1% economic interest and 50% voting
power in Americas Tower  Partners,  and the JB Trust,  in which Mr.  Bernstein's
mother,  Helen  Bernstein,  is sole  trustee and Mr.  Bernstein's  children  are
ultimate  beneficiaries,  beneficially  owns a 49%  economic  interest,  with no
voting  rights.  Joseph E. Bernstein and the JB Trust  beneficially  own, 2% and
98%,  respectively,  of (a) 35% of the interests of Americas  Tower  Partners in
Catskill Development,  L.L.C., which comprises of an economic ownership interest
of 33%, 25% and 25%, respectively, of Catskill Development,  L.L.C.'s casino and
wagering  operations,  horseracing and other  pari-mutuel  activities,  and real
estate  ownership  and  development  operations  and (b) 35% of  Americas  Tower
Partners' 75% membership  interest in Monticello  Raceway  Development  Company,
LLC. By virtue of a 50% voting  control  position in  Americas  Tower  Partners,
Joseph E. Bernstein is deemed to be the beneficial  owner of 35% of the interest
of Americas  Tower  Partners  in Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  and  Monticello
Raceway Development  Company,  LLC. Mr. Bernstein disclaims beneficial ownership
of the assets of the JB Trust.

(4) Certain  members of Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.,  owning in the aggregate
less than 2.5% of the membership interests of Catskill Development,  L.L.C., are
not shown in this diagram.

(5) Of  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s  seven  members,  the vast  majority of
Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s economic ownership  interests are held by Alpha
Monticello, Inc., Watertone Holdings, LP, Americas Tower Partners and Monticello
Realty  L.L.C.  See "The  Company - Common  Ownership"  beginning  on page 2. In
addition,  under  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.'s  operating  agreement,  Alpha
Monticello, Inc., Watertone Holdings, LP, Americas Tower Partners and Monticello
Realty L.L.C. are the only members of Catskill  Development,  L.L.C. with voting
rights,  with each of these four  members  entitled  to one vote on all  matters
submitted to members for a vote.



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THE RACETRACK AND VIDEO LOTTERY INITIATIVE


     Following our proposed  consolidation with Monticello  Raceway  Management,
Inc., Monticello Casino Management, LLC, Monticello Raceway Development Company,
LLC and  Mohawk  Management,  LLC,  we will  own all of the  rights  to  operate
Monticello  Raceway, a harness horse racing facility located in Monticello,  New
York. Recently,  Monticello Raceway was granted the right to install and operate
up to 1,800 video  lottery  terminals  on behalf of the New York State  Lottery.
Video  lottery  terminals,  or VLTs,  are video gaming  devices that appear very
similar  to  traditional  slot  machines.  During the past  decade,  a number of
racetracks  have  implemented  VLT  programs,  with the general  result  being a
significant  increase in racetrack revenue. To purchase the VLTs and construct a
facility  suitable  to house  them at  Monticello  Raceway,  however,  will cost
approximately  $30  million.  Whether  we will be able to  raise  this  money on
reasonable  terms,  or at all, is uncertain at this time.  Moreover,  Monticello
Raceway's   right  to  install  these  VLTs  remains  subject  to,  among  other
uncertainties,  reaching an accord with the horsemen at Monticello  Raceway over
how the VLT revenues are to be allocated and receiving a final approval from the
New York State  Lottery of the VLT  facility's  design,  staffing  and  proposed
operation.  We cannot assure investors that we will quickly, if ever, be able to
reach an accord with the  horsemen at  Monticello  Raceway or receive all of the
required  approvals  from the New York State  Lottery in order to  commence  VLT
operations.


ANCILLARY GAMING AGREEMENTS

     On April 3, 2003,  we, the Cayuga Nation of New York,  the Cayuga  Catskill
Gaming Authority,  Catskill Development,  L.L.C., Monticello Raceway Development
Company, LLC and Monticello Casino Management,  LLC, the latter two of which are
jointly owned by us and Catskill Development,  L.L.C.,  entered into a series of
agreements  that  provide for the joint  development  of a  resort-style  tribal
gaming facility on land adjacent to Monticello Raceway. The principal agreements
include:  (i) a Land  Purchase  Agreement,  (ii) a  Gaming  Facility  Management
Agreement,  (iii) a Gaming Facility  Development and Construction  Agreement and
(iv) a Special Letter Agreement.

     o    Under the Land Purchase Agreement,  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C. has
          agreed to convey fee simple  title to  approximately  29 acres of land
          adjacent to Monticello Raceway to the United States, in trust, for the
          benefit of the Cayuga Nation of New York, in exchange for  $10,000,000
          to be paid by the Cayuga Catskill Gaming Authority.

     o    Under the Gaming Facility  Management  Agreement,  the Cayuga Catskill
          Gaming Authority has agreed to retain  Monticello  Casino  Management,
          LLC to manage the  development of the proposed  tribal gaming facility
          for a monthly management fee of 35% of the facility's net revenues, as
          determined  in  accordance  with the rules  prescribed by the National
          Indian Gaming Commission.

     o    Under the Gaming Facility Development and Construction Agreement,  the
          Cayuga  Catskill  Gaming  Authority  has agreed to appoint  Monticello
          Raceway Development Company, LLC as its agent with the exclusive right
          to design,  engineer,  develop,  construct,  and furnish the  proposed

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          tribal gaming  facility  until the  expiration or  termination  of the
          Gaming Facility Management Agreement.  For these services,  Monticello
          Raceway  Development  Company,  LLC is to be paid a fee equal to 5% of
          the total project costs, which costs may not exceed $505,000,000.

     o    Under the Special Letter Agreement, we, Catskill Development,  L.L.C.,
          and the Cayuga Nation of New York have agreed to work exclusively with
          each other to develop the proposed tribal gaming facility and to issue
          to the Cayuga  Nation of New York 300,000  shares of our common stock,
          vesting  over  a  twelve  month  period,  as  consideration  for  this
          exclusive  arrangement.   This  letter  agreement  also  provides  for
          Catskill  Development,  L.L.C. to fund the Cayuga Nation of New York's
          development  costs with respect to the proposed tribal gaming facility
          and for the Cayuga  Nation of New York to  participate  with  Catskill
          Development, L.L.C. and/or us and our affiliates in the ownership of a
          to-be-developed hotel that will be designated as the gaming facility's
          preferred  provider.  The  letter  agreement  further  provides  for a
          reciprocal  ten-year  option  to  acquire  up  to a  33.33%  ownership
          interest  in  other  lodging,  entertainment,   sports  and/or  retail
          facilities  which may be developed or operated within a 15 mile radius
          of the gaming facility.


     In order  for both of  Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC and  Monticello
Raceway Development,  LLC to carry out their obligations under these agreements,
we will likely  need to raise  significant  financing  from  outside  investors.
However, such financing is not likely to be available on reasonable terms, or at
all,  until the Gaming  Facility  Management  Agreement has been approved by the
National  Indian  Gaming  Commission  and the Land  Purchase  Agreement has been
approved  by the  Bureau of Indian  Affairs.  Specifically,  the  Indian  Gaming
Regulatory Act requires that all agreements relating to the management of tribal
casinos first be approved by the National Indian Gaming  Commission  before they
can become  effective.  In addition,  the Indian Gaming  Regulatory  Act further
requires  that the Bureau of Indian  Affairs  pre-approve  all  arrangements  to
transfer land to the United States in trust for a Native  American  tribe, as is
being  proposed  in the  Land  Purchase  Agreement.  Obtaining  such  approvals,
however,  can take years and no assurance can be given that these approvals will
be obtained at all. While we expect these  agreements  will receive an expedited
review from the National Indian Gaming  Commission and Bureau of Indian Affairs,
as the Bureau of Indian  Affairs has previously  approved a similar  arrangement
with respect to the same site, prompt approval cannot be assured.  Moreover, the
ability to proceed after receipt of these  regulatory  approvals will be subject
to  current  market  conditions  and the  fact  that  neither  we nor any of our
partners have had  significant  casino gaming  experience.  As a result,  we can
provide no  assurance  that we will ever be able to secure these needed funds on
reasonable terms or at all.


     Our ability to participate in New York's VLT program or to help develop and
manage a Native  American  casino in  conjunction  with the Cayuga Nation of New
York could also be hampered by the outcome of two pending  lawsuits that seek to
enjoin the State of New York from  proceeding with the VLT program or permitting
the  construction  of any new Native  American  casinos  within the State of New
York's  borders.  While the trial court recently  dismissed both of these cases,
the plaintiffs  have  announced that they intend to appeal.  Should an appellate
court  overrule the trial court and  reinstate  these  lawsuits,  and should the
plaintiffs  ultimately  prevail  on all or part of their  claims,  our  business
strategy could be seriously  adversely  affected.  Moreover,  a reinstatement of


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these  lawsuits,  even prior to a definitive  ruling on the merits of the cases,
would hamper fundraising  efforts and adversely affect the implementation of our
business plan, as investors  might be reluctant to invest given the  uncertainty
that such a holding would create.


                                  THE OFFERING

     This prospectus  relates to the offer and sale, from time to time, of up to
772,993 shares of our common stock by the selling stockholders listed below. The
shares of common stock being offered under this prospectus were acquired from us
by the selling stockholders pursuant to private placements in which we agreed to
register  the resale of such  common  stock  with the  Securities  and  Exchange
Commission.

     Our  registration  of the resale of our common  stock does not  necessarily
mean that all or any portion of such common  stock will be offered for resale by
the selling  stockholders.  While we will not receive any proceeds from the sale
of our common stock under this  prospectus,  we have agreed to bear the expenses
of registering the shares under all federal and state securities laws.

                                  RISK FACTORS


     AN INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMON STOCK  INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. THE RISK
FACTORS  LISTED BELOW ARE THOSE THAT WE CONSIDER TO BE MATERIAL TO AN INVESTMENT
IN OUR COMMON STOCK AND THOSE WHICH,  IF REALIZED,  COULD HAVE MATERIAL  ADVERSE
EFFECTS  ON OUR  BUSINESS,  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  OR RESULTS  OF  OPERATIONS  AS
SPECIFICALLY  DISCUSSED BELOW. IN SUCH AN EVENT, THE TRADING PRICE OF OUR COMMON
STOCK COULD DECLINE,  AND YOU COULD LOSE ALL OR PART OF YOUR INVESTMENT.  BEFORE
YOU INVEST IN OUR COMMON STOCK, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF VARIOUS RISKS,  INCLUDING
THOSE  DESCRIBED  BELOW.  YOU SHOULD  CAREFULLY  CONSIDER  THESE  RISK  FACTORS,
TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE OTHER INFORMATION INCLUDED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
IN THIS PROSPECTUS, BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHETHER TO PURCHASE OUR COMMON STOCK. THIS
SECTION  INCLUDES OR REFERS TO CERTAIN  FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS.  YOU SHOULD
REFER  TO  THE  EXPLANATION  OF  THE  QUALIFICATIONS  AND  LIMITATIONS  ON  SUCH
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCUSSED ON PAGE 15.


WE CURRENTLY FACE A LIQUIDITY SHORTFALL.

     We had no revenue in 2002,  and at August 1, 2003 our  current  liabilities
exceed current assets by $1,169,967.  In addition, to begin the development of a
Native American casino, we will need to raise at least $150 million from outside
investors.  We expect to raise these needed funds through  either debt or equity
financing. Our ability to secure debt financing, however, is questionable, as we
will  likely  have  over  $5  million  in   subordinated   debt   following  the
consolidation's  closing due to a closing  condition  that certain shares of our
common  stock be  redeemed,  and our assets  will  consist  almost  entirely  of
Monticello Raceway, a small harness horse racing facility located in Monticello,
New York, and various  contractual rights related to the development of a Native
American casino,  which contracts may not be directly  financeable until some of
them have been  approved by the National  Indian  Gaming  Commission  and/or the
Bureau of Indian Affairs. Nevertheless, should we be able obtain debt financing,
such debt will likely  contain  restrictions  that limit or prohibit  our future
actions, and allow the lender to accelerate the loan upon a default. Our ability
to secure  equity  financing  is also highly  uncertain,  given  current  market
conditions and the fact that neither we nor our subsidiaries have any meaningful


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gaming experience  outside of operating a harness horse racetrack.  In addition,
any future equity  financing will dilute the equity position of our stockholders
and no  assurance  can be  given  that  equity  financing  can  be  obtained  on
reasonable terms or at all.

WE HAVE  RECEIVED AN OPINION FROM OUR AUDITORS  THAT  EXPRESSES  DOUBT ABOUT OUR
ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN.

     The opinion of Friedman Alpren & Green LLP, our  independent  auditors with
respect to our financial  statements as of December 31, 2001 and 2002,  contains
an explanatory  paragraph that expresses  substantial doubt as to our ability to
continue as a going  concern.  This opinion  indicates  that  substantial  doubt
exists  regarding  our ability to  continue  to remain in business as  currently
structured.  Such an opinion  may  adversely  affect  our  ability to obtain new
financing on reasonable terms or at all.


     Currently, we are not actively involved in any operating business and serve
as a holding  company that is entirely  dependent on the operations of companies
in which we hold non-controlling interests, and their ability and willingness to
make dividends or distributions to us, in order to provide us with internal cash
flow.

     Under our  existing  structure  we are  entirely  reliant on  dividends  or
distributions  from Catskill  Development,  L.L.C. in order to generate internal
cash flow.  However,  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C. must first satisfy numerous
senior  obligations  before it can make any significant  distributions to us, as
discussed  below.  Unless we are able to  successfully  complete  our efforts to
restructure  and  recapitalize  the Company,  our ability to satisfy our ongoing
operating  expenses  will be very  difficult,  since it is unlikely that we will
receive  distributions from our subsidiaries in the near future. As a result, we
could be forced to liquidate  substantially  all of our assets and terminate our
operations  as a  going  concern  or seek  bankruptcy  court  protection.  If we
continue to have no active business activities,  it is possible that we could be
considered  to be engaged  solely in the  business  of  investing  or trading in
securities,  which is subject to regulation under the Investment  Company Act of
1940. In such event,  we would be required to register as an investment  company
and could be expected to incur significant registration and compliance costs. It
is not our intention to operate as such a holding company.


CERTAIN  CREDITORS AND MEMBERS OF CATSKILL  DEVELOPMENT,  L.L.C. NEED TO BE PAID
OFF BEFORE WE CAN RECEIVE ANY SUBSTANTIAL RETURN ON OUR PRINCIPAL ASSET.

     Members of Catskill  Development,  L.L.C. have contributed funds to finance
the  purchase  of  Monticello  Raceway  and its  ongoing  efforts  to  develop a
resort-style  Native American casino.  These contributions and a mortgage on the
property (together with cumulative interest thereon compounded at 10% per annum)
must be repaid  before  any net  earnings  from  Catskill  Development  L.L.C.'s
operations  will be available for  distribution  to us. As of February 14, 2003,
the aggregate  amount needed to satisfy payment of both said  contributions  and
mortgage (with interest) was approximately  $44,078,000.  As a result, unless we
complete our planned  consolidation with Catskill  Development,  L.L.C., we will
only receive a return of the funds we contributed  (and the cumulative  interest
thereon),  until  distributions  from operating  income and/or proceeds from the
sale of the assets exceed the amount necessary to meet these obligations.


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THE  SUCCESS  OF  OUR  EFFORTS  TO  CONSOLIDATE  OUR  OPERATIONS  WITH  CATSKILL
DEVELOPMENT,  L.L.C.  IS  SUBJECT  TO THE  SATISFACTION  OR  WAIVER  OF  CERTAIN
CONDITIONS.

     Our current  business plan calls for us to  consolidate  our interests with
Catskill Development, L.L.C. under the Securities Contribution Agreement entered
into on July 3,  2003.  This  transaction,  however,  is  subject to a number of
conditions to closing,  including,  without  limitation,  receiving  stockholder
approval,  obtaining a tax opinion that the consolidation  will qualify as a tax
free transaction  under the Internal Revenue Code,  obtaining a fairness opinion
from  an   independent   advisory   firm   attesting  to  the  fairness  of  the
consolidation's  terms from a financial point of view and the effectiveness of a
registration   statement   registering   the  stock  being  issued  to  Catskill
Development,  L.L.C.,  Americas  Tower  Partners  and  BKB,  LLC as  part of the
consolidation.  If these conditions to closing are not achieved prior to January
31,  2004,  any of the  parties  is  free  to  elect  not to  proceed  with  the
consolidation.  We believe that the  consolidation is necessary in order for the
partners in Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  to better  achieve  their  strategic
objectives  and to provide the Company  with  longer  term  financial  stability
through  the  acquisition  of  an  operating  business.  If  consummated,   this
transaction  will eliminate the mortgage on Monticello  Raceway and the need for
capital  account  requirements  to be met before we have access to the  revenues
from raceway  operations.  Failure to complete the  transaction  would therefore
seriously impair our ability to obtain new financing on reasonable terms and our
long-term viability.

GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS.

     The business  operations of Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  are affected by
economic conditions.  Since our principal investment is our interest in Catskill
Development,  L.L.C., a deepening  recession or downturn in the general economy,
or in the Catskill Development, L.L.C.'s region, could result in fewer customers
visiting  Monticello Raceway or wagering on its races at an off-track  location,
which would consequently adversely affect our results as well.

THE  CONTINUING  DECLINE  IN THE  POPULARITY  OF  HORSE  RACING  AND  INCREASING
COMPETITION  IN  SIMULCASTING  COULD  ADVERSELY  IMPACT  CATSKILL   DEVELOPMENT,
L.L.C.'S BUSINESS.

     There has been a general  decline  in the  number of people  attending  and
wagering at live horse  races at North  American  racetracks  due to a number of
factors,   including   increased   competition   from  other  forms  of  gaming,
unwillingness  of customers to travel a significant  distance to racetracks  and
the increasing  availability of off-track wagering.  The declining attendance at
live horse  racing  events  has  prompted  racetracks  to rely  increasingly  on
revenues  from  inter-track,   off-track  and  account  wagering  markets.   The
industry-wide  focus on inter-track,  off-track and account wagering markets has
increased  competition  among  racetracks  for outlets to  simulcast  their live
races.  A  continued  decrease  in  attendance  at live  events and in  on-track
wagering,  as well as increased  competition in the  inter-track,  off-track and
account  wagering  markets,  could lead to a decrease  in the amount  wagered at
Monticello Raceway. Catskill Development, L.L.C.'s business plan anticipates the
possibility  of  Monticello  Raceway  attracting  new customers to its racetrack
wagering  operations  through  potential  casino  development  or video  lottery
operations  in order to  offset  the  general  decline  in  raceway  attendance.
However,  even if the numerous  arrangements,  approvals and legislative changes
necessary for casino development or video lottery  operations occur,  Monticello
Raceway may not be able to maintain  profitable  operations.  Public  tastes are
unpredictable and subject to change.  Any decline in interest in horse racing or


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any change in public tastes may adversely affect Monticello  Raceway's  revenues
and,  therefore,  limit  its  ability  to make a  positive  contribution  to our
results.

GAMING  ACTIVITIES  ARE  DEPENDENT ON  GOVERNMENTAL  REGULATION  AND  APPROVALS.
CHANGES IN SUCH  REGULATION OR THE FAILURE TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN SUCH  APPROVALS
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT US.

     The current or future gaming operations of Catskill Development, L.L.C. are
contingent upon continued  governmental approval of these operations as forms of
legalized  gaming.  Their  current or future  gaming  operations  are subject to
extensive  governmental  regulation  and  could  be  subjected  at any  time  to
additional  or more  restrictive  regulation,  or banned  entirely.  They may be
unable to obtain,  maintain or renew all governmental  licenses,  registrations,
permits and approvals necessary for the operation of their pari-mutuel  wagering
and other gaming facilities. Licenses to conduct live horse racing and simulcast
wagering by Catskill Development, L.L.C. must be obtained annually from New York
State's regulatory authority. A significant change to current racing law, or the
loss,  or  non-renewal,  of licenses,  registrations,  permits or approvals  may
materially impact on our revenue share allocations, limit the number of races it
can conduct or the form or types of  pari-mutuel  wagering it offers,  and could
have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  its  business.  In  addition,   Catskill
Development,  L.L.C.  currently  devotes  significant  financial and  management
resources to complying  with the various  governmental  regulations to which its
operations are subject.  Any  significant  increase in  governmental  regulation
would increase the amount of its resources  devoted to governmental  compliance,
could  substantially  restrict its business,  and could consequently  materially
adversely affect our results.

THE GAMING  INDUSTRY IN THE  NORTHEASTERN  UNITED STATES IS HIGHLY  COMPETITIVE,
WITH MANY OF OUR COMPETITORS BETTER KNOWN AND MORE WELL FINANCED THAN US.


     The gaming industry in the Northeastern United Stated is highly competitive
and increasingly run by  multinational  corporations  that enjoy widespread name
recognition,  established brand loyalty,  decades of casino operation experience
and a diverse portfolio of gaming assets.  This is particularly true in Atlantic
City. In contrast, Catskill Development,  L.L.C. has limited financial resources
and is  currently  limited to the  operation  of a harness  horse  racetrack  in
Monticello,  New  York.  Moreover,  even  if  Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  is
successful in installing  video lottery  terminals at Monticello  Raceway and/or
developing  a  Native  American  casino  on its  property  it would  still  face
competitive disadvantages if Park Place Entertainment  Corporation,  the world's
largest gaming conglomerate,  and/or Trading Cove Associates,  the developers of
the hugely  successful  Mohegan Sun casino in  Connecticut,  are  successful  on
building a Native American casino on neighboring properties.


WE, AND  CERTAIN OF OUR  AFFILIATES,  ARE  REQUIRED  TO BE  APPROVED  BY VARIOUS
GOVERNMENTAL  AGENCIES IN ORDER TO OWN AN INTEREST,  OR  PARTICIPATE  IN, GAMING
ACTIVITIES.

     As part of gaming regulation,  we and our affiliates are generally required
to be  licensed or  otherwise  approved in each  jurisdiction,  which  generally
involves a determination  of suitability  with respect to us and our affiliates,
and our and their officers,  directors and significant  investors.  For example,
the  New  York  Racing  &  Wagering  Board  upon  a  determination  that  it  is
inconsistent with the public interest, convenience or necessity or with the best
interests or racing  generally that any person  continue to be a shareholder (of
record or  beneficially)  in any  entity  that is  licensed  to engage in racing


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activities  or that owns 25% or more of such  licensed  entity,  may direct such
shareholder to dispose of its interest in such entity.

SEVERAL OF OUR FORMER  OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WERE INDICTED AND OUR  SUITABILITY
TO PARTICIPATE IN GAMING ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO ONGOING REVIEW OF OUR MANAGERS
AND OWNERS BY GAMING REGULATORS.

     During 2002,  six former  officers or directors of the Company were charged
in indictments  alleging  certain  criminal  activities.  These included:  Monty
Hundley, who resigned in March 1995, Howard Zukerman who resigned in April 1997,
Sanford  Freedman  who resigned in March 1998,  Stanley  Tollman who resigned as
Chairman,  President and Chief Operating  Officer in February 2002, James Cutler
who resigned in February  2002 and Brett  Tollman  (son of Stanley  Tollman) who
resigned  in June 2002.  None of the acts these  individuals  are  charged  with
relate to their  roles or  activities  with us and we are not  charged  with any
wrongdoing.   However,   ownership  of  Bryanston  Group,  Inc.,  our  principal
shareholder  can be associated with Monty Hundley and/or Stanley Tollman through
their relationships with its beneficial owners and was managed by Brett Tollman.
In December, we entered into to an agreement with Bryanston Group, Inc. and with
certain of these officers and other related  parties in an effort to remove them
from a position to control the Company or to  participate  in the results of any
gaming activities.  Such  arrangements,  and the status of our current officers,
directors and other  investors,  are subject to ongoing review and evaluation by
various  governmental  agencies that regulate and license gaming activities.  In
the event  that any of our  officers,  directors  or  investors  was found to be
unsuitable,  current or future  licenses or other  approvals could be revoked or
denied or conditioned  upon the divestiture or termination of such individual or
investor's interests.

OUR BUSINESS PLAN CONTEMPLATES ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A NATIVE AMERICAN
TRIBE FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINTLY  DEVELOPING A CASINO IN  MONTICELLO,  NEW YORK.
THE ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL  RIGHTS AGAINST NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES,  HOWEVER,
IS DIFFICULT.

     Federally  recognized  Native American tribes are independent  governments,
subordinate to the United States, with sovereign powers,  except as those powers
may have been  limited  by treaty or the United  States  Congress.  Such  tribes
maintain their own governmental systems and often their own judicial systems and
have the right to tax,  and to require  licenses  and to impose  other  forms of
regulation  and regulatory  fees, on persons and  businesses  operating on their
lands. As sovereign  nations,  federally  recognized  Native American tribes are
generally subject only to federal  regulation.  States do not have the authority
to  regulate  them,  unless  such  authority  has been  specifically  granted by
Congress,  and  state  laws  generally  do not  directly  apply  to them  and to
activities taking place on their lands, unless they have a specific agreement or
compact with the state or federal  government  allowing for the  application  of
state  law.  Any  contract  we enter  into with a  federally  recognized  Native
American  tribe or nation to jointly  develop a casino will likely  provide that
the law of the State of New York will be the governing law of such contract.  We
cannot  assure  you,  however,  that  these  choice  of  law  clauses  would  be
enforceable,  leading to  uncertain  interpretation  of our rights and  remedies
under such contracts.

     Federally  recognized Native American tribes also generally enjoy sovereign
immunity from suit similar to that of the states and the United  States  federal
government.  In  order  to  sue  a  Native  American  tribe  (or  an  agency  or
instrumentality of a Native American tribe), the Native American tribe must have
effectively waived its sovereign immunity with respect to the matter in dispute.


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There can be no assurance that any Native  American  tribe we jointly  develop a
casino  with will be  willing to waive its rights to  sovereign  immunity,  thus
undermining  our  ability to enforce  our rights  under any  contract  with such
tribe.  Moreover,  even  if a  Native  American  tribe  effectively  waives  its
sovereign immunity, there exists an issue as to the forum in which a lawsuit can
be brought against the tribe.  Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction
and generally do not have  jurisdiction  to hear civil cases relating to matters
concerning  Native  American  lands or the internal  affairs of Native  American
governments.  Federal  courts may have  jurisdiction  if a federal  question  is
raised by the  lawsuit,  but that is  unlikely  in a typical  contract  dispute.
Diversity of citizenship,  another common basis for federal court  jurisdiction,
is not  generally  present in a suit against a tribe  because a Native  American
tribe is not considered a citizen of any state. Accordingly,  in most commercial
disputes with tribes,  the jurisdiction of the federal courts,  may be difficult
or impossible to obtain.

WE DEPEND ON OUR KEY PERSONNEL AND THE LOSS OF THEIR  SERVICES  WOULD  ADVERSELY
AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS.

     If we are unable to maintain our key personnel  and attract new  employees,
the execution of our business  strategy may be hindered and our growth  limited.
We believe that our success is largely dependent on the continued  employment of
our  senior  management  and  other  key  personnel.  If one or  more  of  these
individuals were unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, our
business could be seriously harmed.

FUTURE SALES OF OUR COMMON STOCK MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS PRICE.


     Approximately 17,016,746 shares of our common stock will be issued pursuant
to our proposed  consolidation with Catskill  Development,  L.L.C., all of which
shares will be immediately  available for resale. In addition,  we are obligated
to issue  300,000  shares of common stock to the Cayuga Nation of New York under
the Special Letter  Agreement  discussed  above.  If the holders of these shares
were to attempt to sell a  substantial  amount of their  holdings  at once,  the
market price of our common stock would likely decline.  We also have outstanding
options to purchase an aggregate of 777,928 shares of common stock at an average
exercise  price of $2.12  per  share.  As the  exercise  price for many of these
options is well  below the  current  market  price of our  common  stock,  these
options are likely to be exercised,  causing existing stockholders to experience
substantial  dilution,  and,  most likely,  a  consequential  drop in the common
stock's market price.  Moreover,  the perceived risk of this potential  dilution
could  cause  stockholders  to  attempt to sell their  shares and  investors  to
"short" the stock,  a practice in which an investor  sells shares that he or she
does not own at prevailing  market prices,  hoping to purchase shares later at a
lower price to cover the sale. As each of these events would cause the number of
shares of our  common  stock  being  offered  for sale to  increase,  the common
stock's  market price would likely  further  decline.  All of these events could
combine  to make it very  difficult  for us to  sell  equity  or  equity-related
securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate.


THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK IS VOLATILE,  LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF
ITS  VALUE  BEING  DEPRESSED  AT A TIME  WHEN  STOCKHOLDERS  WANT TO SELL  THEIR
HOLDINGS.

     The market price of our common  stock has in the past been,  and may in the
future  continue to be,  volatile.  For  instance,  between  January 1, 2001 and
September 1, 2003, the closing price of our common stock has ranged between $.95


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and $25.00.  A variety of events may cause the market  price of our common stock
to fluctuate significantly, including but not necessarily limited to:

     o    quarter to quarter variations in operating results;

     o    adverse news announcements; and

     o    market conditions for the gaming industry.

     In addition,  the stock market in recent years has experienced  significant
price and volume  fluctuations for reasons  unrelated to operating  performance.
These market  fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our common stock at
a time when an investor wants to sell its interest in us.

OUR LARGE AMOUNT OF UNISSUED PREFERRED STOCK MAY DETER POTENTIAL ACQUIRERS.

     Our Board of Directors has the  authority,  without  further  action by the
stockholders,  to issue up to 3,269,304  shares of preferred stock on such terms
and  with  such  rights,  preferences  and  designations,   including,   without
limitation  restricting  dividends on our common  stock,  dilution of the common
stock's voting power and impairing the liquidation  rights of the holders of our
common stock, as the Board may determine  without any vote of the  stockholders.
Issuance of such preferred  stock,  depending upon the rights,  preferences  and
designations thereof may have the effect of delaying,  deterring or preventing a
change in  control.  In  addition,  certain  "anti-takeover"  provisions  of the
Delaware General  Corporation Law, among other things,  may restrict the ability
of  stockholders  to  authorize  a  merger,  business  combination  or change of
control.  Failure to consummate such a proposed merger,  business combination or
change in control could result in investors missing an opportunity to sell their
interests in us at a significant premium over the market price.

OUR  OFFICERS  AND  DIRECTORS  CAN CONTROL THE OUTCOME OF ALL MATTERS  REQUIRING
STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL.

     Our  executive  officers,  directors  and  entities  affiliated  with  them
beneficially own, in the aggregate,  approximately 48% of our outstanding common
stock. These stockholders,  when acting together, are therefore able to exercise
considerable  influence  over the outcome of all matters  requiring  stockholder
approval,  including the election of directors  and the approval of  significant
corporate  transactions,  such as mergers or other business  combinations.  This
concentration  of  ownership  may  lead to  actions  being  taken by us that are
inconsistent  with the best interests of all stockholders  such as lax corporate
governance by the board or resistance to acquisition offers.

OUR PROPOSED  CONSOLIDATION  WITH  CATSKILL  DEVELOPMENT,  L.L.C.  MAY LIMIT OUR
ABILITY  TO USE  OUR  CURRENT  NET  OPERATING  LOSS  CARRYFORWARDS,  POTENTIALLY
INCREASING OUR FUTURE TAX LIABILITY.

     As of  December  31,  2002,  we had net  operating  loss  carryforwards  of
approximately  $66,500,000  set to expire between 2008 and 2022. As the Internal
Revenue Code allows us to offset future income  against these net operating loss
carryforwards,  should we earn a profit  in the near  future  our tax  liability
would be greatly reduced, if not eliminated. The consolidation of our operations


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with Catskill,  however,  may trigger certain provisions of the Internal Revenue
Code  that  would  limit  the  future  utilization  of our  net  operating  loss
carryforwards.  Generally speaking, if these rules are applicable,  we will only
be permitted to utilize that portion of our net operating loss carryforwards per
year equal to the fair market  value of our stock on the  effective  date of the
proposed  consolidation  with Catskill,  multiplied by the federal long-term tax
exempt  rate  on  such  date  (currently  4.65%  for the  month  of  September).
Furthermore,  even if our  proposed  consolidation  with  Catskill  Development,
L.L.C.  is never  consummated,  our  ability  to use  these net  operating  loss
carryforwards  might  otherwise be  restricted  should we exercise our option to
redeem Bryanston Group, Inc.'s holdings in us, as its shares currently represent
approximately 45% of our voting equity.

                       WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

     We have filed a registration  statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and
Exchange  Commission for the resale of the common stock being offered under this
prospectus.  This  prospectus  does not contain all the information set forth in
the registration  statement.  You should refer to the registration statement and
its exhibits for  additional  information.  Whenever we make  references in this
prospectus  to  any  of  our  contracts,  agreements  or  other  documents,  the
references  are not  necessarily  complete  and you should refer to the exhibits
attached to the  registration  statement for the copies of the actual  contract,
agreement or other document.

     You should rely only on the  information  and  representations  provided or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any related supplement.  We have
not  authorized  anyone  else to provide  you with  different  information.  The
selling  stockholders  will not make an offer to sell these  shares in any state
where the offer is not permitted.  You should not assume that the information in
this prospectus or any supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date
on the front of each such document.

     The  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  maintains  an Internet  site at
http://www.sec.gov,  which contains reports,  proxy and information  statements,
and other  information  regarding us. You may also read and copy any document we
file with the Securities and Exchange  Commission at its Public  Reference Room,
450 Fifth Street, N.W.,  Washington,  D.C. 20549. Please call the Securities and
Exchange  Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further  information on the operation
of the Public Reference Room.

                SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


     This   prospectus  and  documents   incorporated  by  reference  into  this
prospectus contain forward-looking  statements within the meaning of Section 27A
of the  Securities  Act of 1933, as amended,  and Section 21E of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,  that are not historical  facts but rather are
based on current expectations,  estimates and projections about our business and
industry, our beliefs and assumptions.  Words such as "anticipates",  "expects",
"intends",  "plans",  "believes",  "seeks",  "estimates" and variations of these
words  and  similar   expressions  are  intended  to  identify   forward-looking
statements.  These  statements are not guarantees of future  performance and are
subject to certain risks,  uncertainties  and other  factors,  some of which are
beyond our control,  are difficult to predict and could cause actual  results to
differ  materially  from those  expressed or forecasted  in the  forward-looking
statements.  These risks and  uncertainties  include  those  described  in "Risk
Factors"  beginning on page 8 and  elsewhere in this  prospectus  and  documents



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incorporated by reference into this  prospectus.  You are cautioned not to place
undue  reliance  on  these   forward-looking   statements,   which  reflect  our
management's  view only as of the date of this  prospectus  or as of the date of
any document  incorporated  by reference into this  prospectus.  We undertake no
obligation  to update these  statements  or publicly  release the results of any
revisions to the  forward-looking  statements that we may make to reflect events
or  circumstances  after the date of this prospectus or the date of any document
incorporated  into this prospectus or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events.


                           INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

     The  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  allows  us to  "incorporate  by
reference" the  information we file with them,  which means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring to those documents. The information we
incorporate  by  reference is  considered  to be a part of this  prospectus  and
information  that we file  later  with the SEC  will  automatically  update  and
replace this information. We incorporate by reference the documents listed below
and any future filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
Sections 13(a),  13(c),  14 or 15(d) of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended prior to the termination of this offering:


(1)  Our Quarterly  Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal  quarter ended June 30,
     2003;


(2)  Our  Amendment  No. 1 to  Quarterly  Report on Form  10-QSB  for the fiscal
     quarter ended March 31, 2003;

(3)  Our Quarterly  Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter ended March 31,
     2003;

(4)  Our Quarterly  Report on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal  quarter ended June 30,
     2003;

(5)  Our Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
     ended December 31, 2002;

(6)  Our Annual  Report on Form  10-KSB for the fiscal year ended  December  31,
     2002;

(7)  Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 8, 2003;

(8)  Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 30, 2003;

(9)  Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 10, 2003;

(10) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 24, 2003;

(11) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 16, 2003;

(12) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2003;

(13) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 14, 2003;



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(14) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 11, 2003;

(15) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 7, 2003;

(16) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 24, 2003;

(17) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 18, 2003;

(18) Our Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated February 21, 2003;

(19) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 2003;

(20) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 2003;

(21) Our Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated February 10, 2003;

(22) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2003;

(23) Our Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 17, 2003;

(24) Our Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated January 16, 2003; and

(25) The description of our common stock contained in our Registration Statement
     on Form 8-A12B,  as filed with the  Securities  and Exchange  Commission on
     June 20, 2001.


     You may request a copy of these  filings  (excluding  the  exhibits to such
filings  which  we have  not  specifically  incorporated  by  reference  in such
filings) at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at:

                              Empire Resorts, Inc.
                         707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 600
                           Northbrook, Illinois 60062
                             Attention: Comptroller
                                 (847) 418-3804

                                 USE OF PROCEEDS

     The selling stockholders will receive all the proceeds from the sale of our
common stock under this prospectus.

                              SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

     The   following   table  sets  forth  the  name  of  each  of  the  selling
stockholders,  the number of shares  beneficially  owned by each of the  selling
stockholders, the number of shares that may be offered under this prospectus and
the number of shares of common  stock owned by each of the selling  stockholders
after the  offering  is  completed.  Except for the  Cayuga  Nation of New York,
Societe  Generale,  ReedSmith LLP (formerly Parker Duryee Rosoff & Haft,  P.C.),


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and certain  current  and/or former  member of ReedSmith  LLP  (formerly  Parker
Duryee Rosoff & Haft, P.C.) listed below,  none of the selling  stockholders has
been an officer,  director or had any material  relationship  with us within the
past three years.

     On April 3, 2003,  we, the Cayuga Nation of New York,  the Cayuga  Catskill
Gaming Authority,  Catskill Development,  L.L.C., Monticello Raceway Development
Company,  LLC and  Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC, the latter of which are
jointly owned by us and Catskill Development,  L.L.C.,  entered into a series of
agreements  that  provide for the joint  development  of a  resort-style  Native
American   hotel/casino  in  Monticello,   New  York.  Please  see  the  "Recent
Developments"  subsection of the section  entitled "The Company" on page 1 for a
more detailed  discussion of this transaction and the extent of our pre-existing
relationship with the Cayuga Nation of New York.

     Societe  Generale  has been one of our primary  lenders over the past three
years.


     On December 10, 2003, we issued a promissory note to Societe  Generale,  as
later  amended on  February  28,  2003,  for the  principal  sum of  $1,600,000,
$800,000  of which was due on April 15,  2003 and  $800,000  of which was due on
June 30, 2003. On April 14, 2003, in exchange for 22,500 shares of common stock,
12,500  of which  were  valued  at $8.00 per  share  and  credited  against  the
outstanding  principal  note  amount,  and the  payment  of all  unpaid  accrued
interest,  Societe  Generale agreed to restructure the payment terms of the note
so that only $250,000 was due and payable on April 15, 2003, with the balance of
$1,350,000  due and payable on June 15,  2003.  On June 20,  2003,  following an
agreed upon extension,  we repaid Societe  Generale the  outstanding  balance of
this note, along with all then unpaid accrued interest.


     From 1997 through  2002,  ReedSmith  LLP  (formerly  Parker Duryee Rosoff &
Haft,  P.C.)  served as our primary  outside  legal  counsel.  Each of Robert J.
Miller,  William  Griffith,  William  Bagliebter,  Sidney Rosoff,  Arthur Brown,
Michael DiGiovanna,  Aaron Shmulewitz,  Herbert F. Kozlov and Marc Powers is, or
was at one time during the past three years, a member of ReedSmith LLP (formerly
Parker Duryee Rosoff & Haft, P.C.).

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                                      Number of                                      Number of Common
                                       Common                                        Shares/Percentage of
                                     Shares Owned           Number of                of Class to Be Owned
                                     Prior to the         Common Shares to           After Completion of
Name                                   Offering             be  Offered-                the Offering
- ----                                   --------             --  --------                ------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cayuga Nation of New York             100,000                100,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hyenat LLC                             45,000                 45,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stanley Silverstein                    40,000                 40,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flori Silverstein                       2,500                  2,500                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nina Miner                              3,500(1)               2,500                           1,000(1)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Renee Dabah                             2,500                  2,500                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ami Reines                              2,700(2)               2,500                             200(2)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thomas Horvath                         20,000                 20,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Societe Generale                       33,611                 33,611                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Donald G. Glascoff, Jr.                 6,250                  6,250                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Linda Gutman                            6,250                  6,250                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Momar Corporation                      50,000                 50,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      Number of                                      Number of Common
                                       Common                                        Shares/Percentage of
                                     Shares Owned           Number of                of Class to Be Owned
                                     Prior to the         Common Shares to           After Completion of
Name                                   Offering             be  Offered-                the Offering
- ----                                   --------             --  --------                ------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Champion Communications, Ltd.          12,500                 12,500                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Catskill Holding Group, LLC           300,000                300,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert Carleton                        15,625                 15,625                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charles M. Banacos                     11,793                 11,793                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Joseph E. Harris                        5,000                  5,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Burton Eisenberg                        1,000                  1,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shaul Golan                            17,000                 17,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert and Karen Spitalnick             6,452                  6,452                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Harvey Brenner                          3,226                  3,226                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elliot Steigman                         3,000                  3,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert J. Miller                        3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
William Griffith                        3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
William Bagliebter                      3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sidney Rosoff                           3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arthur Brown                            3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael DiGiovanna                      3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aaron Shmulewitz                        3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Herbert F. Kozlov                       2,728                  2,728                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marc Powers                             3,666                  3,666                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ReedSmith LLP                          27,778                 27,778                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hospitality Innvestors, LLC            11,452                 11,452                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ezra Dabah                             25,000                 25,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Edelweiss Condominium
Tenancy in Common                       5,000                  5,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew J. Groveman                      5,000                  5,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew J. Green                         5,000                  5,000                            --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(1)  Includes 1,000 shares held by George Miner, Nina Miner's husband.

(2)  Includes 200 shares held by Ami Reines as adult custodian for her children.

     Our  registration  of the  shares  included  in this  prospectus  does  not
necessarily mean that each of the selling  stockholders  will opt to sell any of
the shares offered  hereby.  The shares  covered by this  prospectus may be sold
from time to time by the selling stockholders so long as this prospectus remains
in effect.

                              PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

     We are  registering  the shares on behalf of the selling  stockholders,  as
well  as  on   behalf  of  their   donees,   pledgees,   transferees   or  other
successors-in-interest,  if any, who may sell shares received as gifts, pledges,
distributions or other non-sale related  transfers.  Neither we, nor the selling



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stockholders,  have employed an underwriter  for the sale of common stock by the
selling  stockholders.  The selling  stockholders have advised us that they have
not  entered  into  any  agreements,  understandings  or  arrangements  with any
underwriters or broker-dealers  regarding the sale of their  securities,  not is
there  an  underwriter  or  coordinating  broker  acing in  connection  with the
proposed  sale of the  shares  by the  selling  stockholders.  We will  bear all
expenses in connection with the preparation of this prospectus and  registration
of the shares.  The selling  stockholders  will bear brokerage  commissions  and
similar selling expenses associated with the sale of their common stock.

     The selling  stockholders  may offer their shares of common stock from time
to time directly or through pledgees, donees, transferees or other successors in
interest in one or more of the following  transactions  (which may include block
transactions):

     o    On the Nasdaq  Small Cap  Market or any stock  exchange  or  automated
          quotation  system on which the shares of common stock may be listed at
          the time of sale

     o    In negotiated transactions

     o    In the over-the-counter market

     o    Put or call option transactions relating to the shares

     o    Short sales relating to the shares

     o    In a combination of any of the above transactions

     The selling  stockholders  may offer their shares of common stock at any of
the following  prices,  which may reflect  discounts from the prevailing  market
prices at the time of sale:

     o    Fixed prices that may be changed

     o    Market prices prevailing at the time of sale

     o    Prices related to such prevailing market prices

     o    At negotiated prices

     o    Varying prices determined at the time of sale

     The selling  stockholders  may effect such  transactions  by selling shares
directly to purchasers or to or through broker-dealers,  which may act as agents
or  principals.  Such  broker-dealers  may receive  compensation  in the form of
discounts,  concessions, or commissions from the selling stockholders and/or the
purchasers  of shares of common  stock for whom such  broker-dealers  may act as
agents or to whom they sell as principals,  or both (which  compensation as to a
particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions).

     Any broker-dealer  acquiring common stock from the selling stockholders may
sell the shares either directly, in its normal market-making activities, through
or to other brokers on a principal or agency basis or to its customers. Any such
sales may be at prices  then  prevailing  on the  Nasdaq  Small Cap Market or at
prices related to such prevailing  market prices or at negotiated  prices to its


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customers or a combination  of such methods.  The selling  stockholders  and any
broker-dealers  that  act in  connection  with  the  sale  of the  common  stock
hereunder  might be deemed to be  "underwriters"  within the  meaning of Section
2(11) of the Securities  Act of 1933, as amended;  any  commissions  received by
such  broker-dealers  and any  profit on the  resale  of shares  sold by them as
principals  might be deemed to be underwriting  discounts and commissions  under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  We have agreed to indemnify  certain of
the selling  stockholder  against  certain  liabilities,  including  liabilities
arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  The selling  stockholders
may agree to indemnify any agent,  dealer or broker-dealer  that participates in
transactions   involving  sales  of  the  shares  against  certain  liabilities,
including liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

     Because selling stockholders may be deemed to be "underwriters"  within the
meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,  the selling
stockholders  will be subject to the prospectus  delivery  requirements  of such
Act.  We have  informed  the  selling  stockholders  that the  anti-manipulative
provisions of Regulation M promulgated  under the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934 may apply to their sales in the market.

     The selling  stockholders also may resell all or a portion of the shares in
open market  transactions  in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act of
1933,  as  amended,   provided  they  meet  the  criteria  and  conform  to  the
requirements of such Rule.


     If we are notified by a selling  stockholder that any material  arrangement
has been entered into with a broker-dealer  for the sale of the shares through a
block trade, special offering,  exchange distribution or secondary  distribution
or a purchase by a broker or dealer, we will file a post-effective  amendment to
the  registration  statement  of  which  this  prospectus  is a part  under  the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, disclosing:


     o    the name of each such  selling  stockholder  and of the  participating
          broker-dealer(s);

     o    the number of shares involved;

     o    the price at which such shares were sold;

     o    the  commissions  paid or  discounts  or  concessions  allowed to such
          broker-dealer(s), where applicable;

     o    that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify
          the   information  set  out  or  incorporated  by  reference  in  this
          prospectus; and

     o    other facts material to the transaction.

     In  addition,  if we are  notified by a selling  stockholder  that a donee,
pledgee, transferee or other successor-in-interest intends to sell more than 500
shares, we will file an appropriate supplement to this prospectus.


     Except for  Societe  Generale  and Momar  Corporation,  none of the selling
stockholders  is a  broker-dealer  or an affiliate of a  broker-dealer.  Societe
Generale is an affiliate of SG Cowen  Securities  Corporation,  a  broker-dealer
registered under Section 15 of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,


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and Momar  Corporation is an affiliate of United Equities  Company,  LLC, also a
broker-dealer  registered  under  Section 15 of the  Securities  Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.  Each of Societe Generale and Momar Corporation  purchased its
shares of common  stock  being  offered  for  resale in this  prospectus  in the
ordinary course of business,  and, at the time of that purchase, each of Societe
Generale and Momar Corporation had no agreements or understandings,  directly or
indirectly, with any person to distribute these shares of common stock.


     There can be no assurance  that the selling  stockholders  will sell any or
all of the shares offered by them under this prospectus.

                                  LEGAL MATTERS

     The validity of the shares of common stock offered  hereby have been passed
upon by Olshan  Grundman  Frome  Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP, 505 Park Avenue,  New
York, New York 10022.

                                     EXPERTS

     The consolidated  financial statements of Empire Resorts, Inc. incorporated
in this  prospectus  by  reference  to our Annual  Report on Form 10-KSB for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 have been so incorporated in reliance on the
report of Friedman  Alpren & Green LLP,  independent  accountants,  given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

     The consolidated  financial statements of Catskill Development,  L.L.C. and
its  subsidiaries  included in this  prospectus,  have been audited by Bachrach,
Waschitz & Waschitz,  LLP,  independent  public  accountants,  and are  included
herein in reliance  upon the reports of said firm and upon the authority of said
firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

     The financial  statements of Monticello Raceway  Development  Company,  LLC
included in this prospectus, have been audited by Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz,
LLP,  independent public  accountants,  and are included herein in reliance upon
the  reports  of said firm and upon the  authority  of said firm as  experts  in
accounting and auditing.


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                                     PART II

                     INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS


ITEM 14.    OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
- --------    --------------------------------------------

     The following  table sets forth the various  expenses which will be paid by
us in connection with the securities being registered. With the exception of the
Securities  and Exchange  Commission  registration  fee,  all amounts  shown are
estimates.

SEC registration fee................................................. $   807.82
Legal fees and expenses (including Blue Sky fees).................... $ 5,000.00
Accounting Fees and Expenses......................................... $ 5,000.00
Miscellaneous   ..................................................... $ 4,192.18
            Total   ................................................. $15,000.00

ITEM 15.    INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
- -------     -----------------------------------------

     As permitted by the  Delaware  General  Corporation  Law  ("DGCL"),  Empire
Resorts,  Inc.'s Certificate of Incorporation,  as amended,  limits the personal
liability of a director or officer to Empire Resorts,  Inc. for monetary damages
for breach of fiduciary duty of care as a director.  Liability is not eliminated
for (i) any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to Empire Resorts,  Inc. or
its  stockholders,  (ii) acts or  omissions  not in good faith or which  involve
intentional  misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) unlawful payment of
dividends or stock purchases or redemptions pursuant to Section 174 of the DGCL,
or (iv) any  transaction  from which the director  derived an improper  personal
benefit.

     Empire  Resorts,  Inc.'s by-laws  provide that Empire  Resorts,  Inc. shall
indemnify  any person who was or is a party or is  threatened to be made a party
to any threatened,  pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by reason of
the fact that he is or was a director,  officer,  employee or an agent of Empire
Resorts,  Inc. or is or was serving at the request of Empire Resorts,  Inc. as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,  partnership, joint
venture,  trust or other enterprise,  against all expenses (including attorneys'
fees),  judgments,  fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by him in  connection  with the defense or  settlement  of such action,
suit or  proceeding,  to the  fullest  extent and in the manner set forth in and
permitted by the DGCL, as from time to time in effect,  and any other applicable
law,  as from time to time in effect.  Such right of  indemnification  is not be
deemed exclusive of any other rights to which such director,  officer,  employee
or  agent  and  shall  inure  to  the  benefit  of  the  heirs,   executors  and
administrators of each such person.

     Empire Resorts, Inc. has also obtained a directors' and officers' insurance
and company reimbursement policy in the amount of $5,000,000. The policy insures
directors and officers against  unindemnified loss arising from certain wrongful
acts in their capacities and would reimburse Empire Resorts, Inc. for any losses
incurred due to Empire Resorts,  Inc.'s lawful  indemnification of its directors
and officers.

     Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933,  as  amended,  may be  permitted  to  directors,  officers,  or persons
controlling us pursuant to the foregoing  provisions,  Empire Resorts,  Inc. has


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been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification  is against  public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and is therefore unenforceable.


ITEM 16.    Exhibits.
- -------     --------

Exhibit No.

    4.1  Specimen Certificate of the Registrant's Common Stock (incorporated by
         reference  to the  Registrant's  registration  statement  on Form SB-2
         dated November 5, 1993)

    5.1* Legality Opinion

   15.1* Letter of Bachrach,  Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP, included in Exhibit
         No. 23.2

   23.1* Consent of Friedman Alpren & Green LLP, independent public accountants

   23.2* Consent of  Bachrach,  Waschitz & Waschitz,  LLP,  independent  public
         accountants

   23.3* Consent of Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP, included in
         Exhibit No. 5.1

  24.1** Power of Attorney, included on the signature page to this Registration
         Statement

- -------
*  Filed herewith
** Previously Filed



ITEM 17.    Undertakings.
- -------     ------------


     (a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:


          (1) To file,  during  any  period  in which  offers or sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

               (i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;

               (ii) To  reflect  in the  prospectus  any facts or events  which,
individually or together,  represent a fundamental  change in the information in
the  registration  statement.  Notwithstanding  the foregoing,,  any increase or
decrease  in  volume  of  securities  offered  (if the  total  dollar  value  of
securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation
from  the  low or  high  end of the  estimated  maximum  offering  range  may be
reflected in the form of prospectus  filed with the Commission  pursuant to Rule
424(b) if, in the aggregate,  the changes in volume and price  represent no more
than a 20%  change  in the  maximum  aggregate  offering  price set forth in the
"Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration statement;
and

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               (iii) To include any  material  information  with  respect to the
plan of distribution not previously  disclosed in the registration  statement or
any material change to such information in the registration statement.


          (2)  That,  for  the  purpose  of  determining   liability  under  the
Securities  Act,  treat  each  post-effective  amendment  as a new  registration
statement of the securities offered,  and the offering of the securities at that
time to be the initial bona fide offering.


          (3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of
the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.


     (b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small
business issuer pursuant to the foregoing  provisions,  or otherwise,  the small
business  issuer has been  advised  that in the  opinion of the  Securities  and
Exchange  Commission such  indemnification is against public policy as expressed
in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.


                                      II-3



                                   SIGNATURES



     Pursuant to the  requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
certifies  that it has  reasonable  grounds to believe  that it meets all of the
requirements  for  filing  on Form S-3 and has  duly  caused  this  registration
statement  to be  signed  on its  behalf  by  the  undersigned,  thereunto  duly
authorized,  in the  City of  Monticello,  State  of New York on the 16th day of
October, 2003.




                                  Empire Resorts, Inc.
                                  (Registrant)

                                  By: /s/ Robert A. Berman
                                     ------------------------------------------
                                      Robert A. Berman
                                      Chief Executive Officer


     Pursuant to the  requirements of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the  following  persons on behalf of the Company
and in the capacities and on the date indicated.


Signature                                      Title                           Date
- ---------                                      -----                           ----


*                                              Chairman of the Board of        October 16, 2003
- ------------------------------------           Directors
David Matheson

                                               Chief Executive Officer and
                                               Director (Principal Executive
/s/ Robert A. Berman                           Officer)                        October 16, 2003
- ------------------------------------
Robert A. Berman

                                               Chief Financial Officer
                                               (Principal Accounting and
*                                              Financial Officer)              October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
Scott A. Kaniewski

*                                              President and Director          October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
Morad Tahbaz

*                                              Director                        October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
Paul deBary

*                                              Director                        October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
John Sharpe


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Signature                                      Title                           Date
- ---------                                      -----                           ----

*                                              Director                        October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
David P. Hanlon

*                                              Director                        October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
Arthur I. Sonnenblick

*                                              Director                        October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
Joseph E. Bernstein

*                                              Director                        October 16, 2003
- -----------------------------
Ralph J. Bernstein


*  By:  /s/ Robert A. Berman
        ---------------------
            Robert A. Berman
            Attorney-in-fact



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     INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Report of Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP, Independent Auditors...............................................F-3

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2002.........................................................F-4

Consolidated Income Statements for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002........................................F-5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.................F-6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.................................F-7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 and 2002................................................F-8

Report of Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP, Independent Auditors...............................................F-17

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2002 and 2003.............................................................F-18

Consolidated Income Statements for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003.......................................F-19

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003................................F-20

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003................F-21

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2002 and 2003....................................................F-22

  INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MONTICELLO RACEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC

Report of Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP, Independent Auditors...............................................F-30

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2001 and 2002......................................................................F-31

Income Statements for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.....................................................F-32

Statements of Changes in Members' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002..............................F-33

Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002..............................................F-34

Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2001 and 2002.............................................................F-35

Report of Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP, Independent Auditors...............................................F-36

Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2002 and 2003..........................................................................F-37

Income Statements for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003....................................................F-38

Statements of Changes in Members' Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003.............................F-39

Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2003.............................................F-40

                                      F-1



Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2002 and 2003.................................................................F-41

 INDEX TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF EMPIRE RESORTS AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2003...................................................F-42

Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2002.......................F-43

Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2003.....................F-44

Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.......................................................F-45


                                      F-2




                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



To the Members of
Catskill Development, LLC

We have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Catskill
Development,  LLC as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated
income statements, changes in member's equity and cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 2002 and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's  management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in  accordance  with United  States  generally  accepted
auditing  standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable  assurance about whether the financial  statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting  the amounts and  disclosures in the financial  statements.  An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by  management,  as well as  evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement
presentation.  We believe  that our audits  provide a  reasonable  basis for our
opinion.

In our opinion,  the financial  statements  referred to above present fairly, in
all  material  respects,   the  consolidated   financial  position  of  Catskill
Development,  LLC at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated results of
its  operations  and its cash flows for the years  ended  December  31, 2002 and
2001, in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP

June 25, 2003

Monticello, New York

                                      F-3




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                           December 31, 2002 and 2001


                                                                 December 31, 2002         December 31, 2001
                                                                 -----------------         -----------------
ASSETS

Current Assets:
   Cash & Cash Equivalents                                        $   643,864                   1,358,469
   Restricted Cash                                                     42,376                      78,070
   Other Current Assets                                             1,368,792                     806,306
                                                                  -----------                 -----------
     Total Current Assets                                           2,055,032                   2,242,845
                                                                  -----------                 -----------
Net Property and Equipment                                          5,856,246                   6,443,420

                                                                  -----------                 -----------
Real Estate Development                                             6,068,469                   5,740,599
                                                                  -----------                 -----------

Total Assets                                                      $13,979,747                  14,426,864
                                                                  ===========                 ===========


LIABILITIES AND MEMEBERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
   Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                          $ 2,585,909                   1,720,227
                                                                  -----------                 -----------

     Total Current Liabilities                                      2,585,909                   1,720,227

                                                                  -----------                 -----------
Long-Term Debt:
   Notes Payable                                                    6,821,375                   6,201,250
                                                                  -----------                 -----------
     Total Long-Term Debt                                           6,821,375                   6,201,250
                                                                  -----------                 -----------


Members' Equity                                                     4,572,463                   6,505,387
                                                                  -----------                 -----------

Total Liabilities and Members' Equity                             $13,979,747                  14,426,864
                                                                  ===========                 ===========


                 See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

                                      F-4




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                         Consolidated Income Statements
                 For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001


                                                 December 31, 2002     December 31, 2001
                                                 -----------------     ------------------


Revenues                                           $ 11,366,441             10,533,803
                                                   ------------           ------------

Costs and Expenses
   Purses, Awards and Other                           3,932,168              3,700,717
   General and Administrative                         7,990,892              7,596,578
   Depreciation                                         755,601                743,716
   Interest                                             620,704                564,024
                                                   ------------           ------------

   Total Costs and Expenses                          13,299,365             12,605,035
                                                   ------------           ------------

        Net (Loss)                                 $ (1,932,924)            (2,071,232)
                                                   ============           ============


                 See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

                                      F-5




                           Catskill Development, LLC
              Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member's Equity
                 For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001


                                              Preferred              Other                                       Total
                                               Capital              Capital            Accumulated              Members
                                            Contributions         Contributions          Deficit                 Equity
                                            ------------          -------------        ------------          ------------

Balance December 31, 2000                   $ 15,703,893                   400           (8,152,474)            7,551,819

Capital Contributions                          1,024,800                  --                   --               1,024,800

Net (Loss)                                          --                    --             (2,071,232)           (2,071,232)
                                            ------------          ------------         ------------          ------------

Balance December 31, 2001                     16,728,693                   400          (10,223,706)            6,505,387

Capital Adjustment                                (3,900)                3,900                 --

Net (Loss)                                          --                    --             (1,932,924)           (1,932,924)
                                            ------------          ------------         ------------          ------------

Balance December 31, 2002                   $ 16,724,793                   400          (12,152,730)            4,572,463
                                            ============          ============         ============          ============


                 See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements


                                      F-6





                            Catskill Development, LLC
                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                 For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001



                                                                     December 31, 2002         December 31, 2001
                                                                     -----------------         -----------------

Operating Activities:
   Net Loss                                                           $(1,932,924)                (2,071,232)
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
     Provided(Used) by operating activities:
       Depreciation                                                       755,601                    743,716
       Loss on Asset Disposal                                               2,819                       --
       Accrued Interest Not Paid                                          620,125                    563,750

   (Increase) Decrease in:
     Restricted Cash                                                       35,694                    213,052
     Other Current Assets                                                (562,486)                  (126,507)

   Increase (Decrease) in:
     Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                                865,682                    144,125
                                                                      -----------                -----------

          Net Cash Used by Operating Activities                          (215,489)                  (533,096)
                                                                      -----------                -----------

Investing Activities:
   Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment                             (171,246)                  (143,521)
   Real Estate Development                                               (327,870)                  (111,465)
                                                                      -----------                -----------

          Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                          (499,116)                  (254,986)
                                                                      -----------                -----------

Financing Activities:
   Member Contributions                                                      --                    1,024,800
                                                                      -----------                -----------

         Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities                           --                    1,024,800
                                                                      -----------                -----------


Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                                          (714,605)                   236,718
Cash at Beginning of Year                                               1,358,469                  1,121,751
                                                                      -----------                -----------

Cash at End of Year                                                   $   643,864                  1,358,469
                                                                      ===========                ===========

Supplemental Disclosures:
  Interest Paid                                                       $       579                        274


                 See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

                                      F-7



                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

1.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
     -------------------------------

     This summary of significant  accounting  policies of Catskill  Development,
     LLC (the  Company) is presented to assist in  understanding  the  Company's
     financial   statements.    The   financial   statements   and   notes   are
     representations  of the Company's  management who is responsible  for their
     integrity and objectivity.  These accounting  policies conform to generally
     accepted  accounting  principles and have been consistently  applied in the
     preparation of the financial statements.

     A.   Organization and Business Activity
          ----------------------------------

     In October 1995,  Catskill  Development,  LLC, a New York limited liability
     company, was formed to pursue the development of a proposed Native American
     Casino  in  Monticello,  New York (the  "Casino  Project").  The  Company's
     business  plan  envisioned  three  distinct  lines of  business:  a) casino
     activities; b) real estate related activities; and c) the gaming operations
     related to Monticello  Raceway (the  "Raceway")  including  pari-mutuel and
     future  Video  Lottery  Terminal  ("VLT")  operations.  Monticello  Raceway
     Management.  Inc.  (MRMI),  a  New  York  Corporation,  is a  wholly  owned
     subsidiary  and  was  formed  to  hold  the  pari-mutuel  license.   Mohawk
     Management, LLC (MM), a New Your Limited Liability Company, is 60% owned by
     the  Company  and was  formed  to  manage  the  St.  Regis  Mohawk  Casino.
     Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC (MCM),  a New York  Limited  Liability
     Company,  is 60% owned by the  Company  and was  formed to manage any other
     Native American Casino at the Raceway. Both MM and MCM are inactive at this
     time.

     Currently,  the Company conducts pari-mutuel wagering on live race meetings
     for Standard  bred horses and  participates  in intrastate  and  interstate
     simulcast  wagering at the Raceway in  Monticello,  New York. The Company's
     operations  are  subject to  regulation  by the New York  State  Racing and
     Wagering Board.

     The Company  continues to pursue a Native  American  Casino  Project at the
     Raceway. However, to this point it has been unsuccessful (see Note 6).

     B.   Principles of Consolidation
          ---------------------------

     The accompanying  consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
     the  Company  and  its  wholly   owned   subsidiary,   Monticello   Raceway
     Managements,  Inc, Mohawk Management, LLC and Monticello Casino Management,
     LLC.  All  significant  intercompany  balances and  transactions  have been
     eliminated in consolidation.

     C.   Use of Estimates
          ----------------

     The  preparation  of financial  statements  in conformity  with  accounting
     principles  generally  accepted  in the United  States of America  required
     management  to make  estimates  and  assumptions  that affect the  reported
     amounts of assets and liabilities  and disclosure of contingent  assets and
     liabilities  at the  dates of the  financial  statements  and the  reported

                                      F-8



                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

     amounts of revenues  and  expenses  during the  reporting  periods.  Actual
     results could differ from those estimated.

     D.   Concentrations of Credit Risk
          -----------------------------

     The Company maintains significant cash balances with financial institutions
     in  excess of the  insurance  provided  by the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance
     Corporation (FDIC).

     The Company,  in the normal  course of business,  settles  wagers for other
     racetracks and is thereby exposed to credit risk. However,  receivables are
     generally not a significant  portion of the Company's  total assets and are
     comprised of a large number of accounts.

     E.   Cash and Cash Equivalents
          -------------------------

     Cash and cash  equivalents  include  cash on account,  demand  deposits and
     certificates of deposits with original maturities of less than three months
     at acquisition.

    F.    Restricted Cash
          ---------------

     Under New York States  Racing,  Pari-Mutuel  Wagering  and Breeding Law the
     track is  obliged  to  withhold a certain  percentage  of certain  types of
     wagers  towards  the  establishment  of a pool of money the use of which is
     restricted to the funding of approved capital improvements,  repairs and/or
     certain  advertising  expenses.  Periodically  during  the year  the  track
     petitions  the  Racing  and  Wagering  Board  to  certify  that  the  noted
     expenditures are eligible for re-imbursement  from the capital  improvement
     fund.  The  unexpended  balance is shown as restricted  cash on the balance
     sheet.

     G.   Property and Equipment
          ----------------------

     Plant and equipment are recorded at cost.  Depreciation is calculated using
     the  straight-line  basis over the  estimated  useful  lives of the related
     assets as follows: 15 years for grandstands and buildings, 5 to 7 years for
     equipment and 7 years for furniture and fixtures.

     H.   Real Estate Development
          -----------------------

     In  connection  with its real estate  activities,  the Company  capitalizes
     certain legal,  architectural,  engineering and environmental study fees as
     well as other costs directly related to the development of its real estate.
     (See Note 2)

     I.   Impairment of Assets
          --------------------

     In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
     of tangible  assets or groups of assets may be impaired,  an  evaluation of
     recoverability  would be  performed.  If an  evaluation  is  required,  the
     estimate future undiscounted cash flows associated with the assets would be
     compared to the assets'  carrying  amount to determine  if a write-down  to
     market  value or  discounted  cash flow value is required.  Management  has
     determined that no impairment of assets has occurred.


                                      F-9




                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001


     J.   Inventory
          ---------

     Inventory  is recorded at the lower of cost or market on a first in,  first
     out basis.

     K.   Revenue Recognition
          -------------------

     Wagering  revenues are  recognized  gross of purses,  stakes and awards and
     pari-mutual  wagering taxes.  The costs relating to these amounts are shown
     as "Purses, Awards and Other" in the accompanying Income Statements.

     L.   Advertising
          -----------

     The  Company  expenses  the costs of  general  advertising,  promotion  and
     marketing programs at the time the costs are incurred.

     M.   Income Taxes
          ------------

     The  Company  was formed as a limited  liability  company and elected to be
     treated as a partnership  for tax purposes,  and thus no income tax expense
     is  recorded  in the  statements.  Income  of the  Company  is taxed to the
     members  in their  respective  returns.  All  income  from  the 100%  owned
     subsidiary  is passed  to the  Company  because  of a  management  contract
     between  the  companies.   Therefore  no  tax  accrual  is  needed  on  the
     subsidiary's records.


2.   FIXED ASSETS
     ------------

                                               December 31, 2002              December 31, 2001
                                               -----------------              -----------------
Land                                                 $   770,000                       770,000
Buildings & Improvements                               8,517,724                     8,414,664
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment                        1,253,302                     1,195,613
                                                     -----------                   -----------
Subtotal                                              10,541,026                    10,380,277
Less: Accumulated Depreciation                         4,684,780                     3,936,857
                                                     -----------                   -----------
Net Property and Equipment                           $ 5,856,246                     6,443,420
                                                     ===========                   ===========



     Depreciation  expense was $755,601 for the year ended December 31, 2002 and
     $743,716 for the year ended December 31, 2001. The above land and buildings
     are security for the mortgage described in Note 3.

     The Company is in the  business of  developing  real estate for  additional
     gaming  activities.  For the years ended  December  31, 2002 and 2001,  the
     Company had capitalized $327,870 and $111,645, respectively to continue its
     efforts.

3.   MEMBERS EQUITY AND SENIOR OBLIGATION
     ------------------------------------

     The members of the Company have contributed  considerable  amounts of money
     to the  Company to fund the  purchasing  of the Raceway  and  pursuing  the
     approval and  development of a Native  American  Casino on a portion of the
     Raceway  property.  These  contributions  (and a priority return of 10% per


                                      F-10



                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001

     anum) and the mortgage  described below,  (with interest  compounded at 10%
     per annum) must be repaid before any net earnings from operations  would be
     available for  distribution to the Company's other members.  As of December
     31,  2002 the  aggregate  amount  needed to  satisfy  the  payment  of said
     contributions  (with priority returns) to certain members of the Company is
     $29,991,362.

     These preferred capital balances are subordinate to a mortgage,  payable to
     two members,  (the "Senior  Obligation"),  which at December 31, 2002,  and
     December 31, 2001 was  $6,821,375  and  $6,201,250  respectively  including
     accrued  interest at 10% per annum.  All payments  accrue and the principal
     and  accrued  interest  totaling  $8,052,550  is due  September  15,  2004.
     Currently,  any cash  flow from the  operations  of the  Raceway  are being
     retained by the Company for working capital purposes and to fund litigation
     and  development  expenses  in  conjunction  with  other  potential  gaming
     operations at the track.  As a result,  the Company is not expected to make
     any  distributions  with respect to certain other members'  interests until
     the Company has achieved  additional  net revenues  sufficient to discharge
     the payment of the Senior Obligation,  accrued interest,  preferred capital
     balance and priority returns.

     The  Company  was  formed as a limited  liability  company,  therefore  its
     members  individual  liability is limited under the appropriate laws of the
     State of New York.  The  Company  will  cease to exist  July 1,  2025.  The
     Company's  distinct  lines of business:  (A) casino  development;  (B) real
     estate  related  activities;  and  (C) the  gaming  operations  related  to
     Monticello Raceway including  pari-mutuel and future Video Lottery Terminal
     operations  are owned as follows:  (after the  transaction  of February 12,
     2002 noted below and the transaction of December 10, 2002 described in Note
     6 - Commitments and Contingencies)

                                                 Casino         Real Estate         Racing
                                              ------------   ----------------    ------------
                    Voting Members:
                    Alpha Monticello, Inc.       48.310           25.000            36.870
                    Americas Tower Partners      20.000           25.000            25.000
                    Monticello Realty, LLC       20.000           22.500            22.500
                    Watertone Holdings, LP        9.190           25.000            13.130

                    Non-Voting Members:
                    Cliff Ehrlich                 1.375            1.375             1.375
                    Fox-Hollow Lane, LLC          1.000            1.000             1.000
                    Shamrock Strategies, Inc.     0.125            0.125             0.125


     On February 12, 2002, Alpha Monticello,  Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of
     Empire Resorts, Inc. ("Empire"),  a member of the Company,  entered into an
     agreement with Watertone  Holdings LP  ("Watertone"),  also a member of the
     Company,  providing for the  acquisition of 47.5% of  Watertone's  economic
     interests in the casino and racetrack  business  components of the Company.
     The transaction contemplated by this agreement closed on March 12, 2002.


                                      F-11



                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001


4.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
     --------------------------

     As explained in Notes 1G and 2 the Company is in the business of developing
     real estate for  additional  gaming  activities.  In  connection  with this
     development the Company has paid various consulting fees to related parties
     consisting  of members or  directors  of Catskill  Development,  LLC.  From
     inception  through  December  31,  2002  the  Company  has  capitalized  as
     development costs $868,574 of such related party transactions.

5.   OPERATING LEASES
     ----------------

     At December 31, 2002 the Company had  commitments  under  operating  leases
     which end in 2006 for various  pieces of equipment  requiring  annual lease
     payments for the twelve months ending December 31 as follows:


             2003                           $151,321
             2004                            140,121
             2005                             18,451
             2006                              8,808
                                   ------------------
                  Total                     $318,701
                                   ==================


     Lease  expense was $165,721  and $153,208 for the years ended  December 31,
     2002 and 2001 respectively.

6.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
     -----------------------------

     The Monticello Harness Horsemen's  Association,  Inc. has brought an action
     against Monticello Raceway  Management,  Inc. and one of the members of the
     Company  seeking the sum of  $1,300,0000  to be credited to the  horsemen's
     purse account.  The suit claims that revenues  received by the Raceway from
     various simulcasting sources were not properly credited to their horsemen's
     purse  account.  Management  has  responded  vigorously to contest the case
     after attempts at out-of-court  settlement  proved  fruitless.  On June 19,
     2003 the case was dismissed because of lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
     The  plaintiff  is expected to file a complaint  in the proper  court or to
     seek  alternative  dispute  resolution.  There are disputed  issues of fact
     between the  parties,  which makes an estimate of the outcome or the amount
     or range of loss  difficult  to gauge.  In  accordance  with  Statement  of
     Financial  Accounting  Standards No. 5, the amount of the loss, if any that
     may be  ultimately  realized  has not been  reflected  in the  accompanying
     financial statements.

     In July  1996,  the  Company  and its  members  entered  into a  series  of
     agreements  with the Mohawk Tribe related to the development of a casino on
     land adjacent to the Monticello Raceway in Monticello,  New York.  Pursuant
     to such agreements,  the Mohawk Tribe was to purchase certain land from the
     Company  and  various  affiliates  of the  Company  were to help  with  the
     development of a casino on the land and manage any resulting  casino.  More
     particularly, the Tribe entered into a Gaming Facility Management Agreement
     with Mohawk Management LLC ("MM"). Pursuant to such Agreement, MM was to be
     provided with the exclusive right to manage the Monticello Casino for seven


                                      F-12




                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001


     (7) years from its opening and to receive certain fees for the provision of
     management and related services.

     Completion of the project  contemplated  by the agreements  with the Mohawk
     Tribe was  subject  to  certain  conditions,  including  the  obtaining  of
     relevant  federal  and  State  governmental  approvals.   The  Company,  in
     conjunction with its affiliates,  assumed responsibility for and undertook,
     seeking and obtaining all local,  state and federal  approvals  required or
     necessary  to  construct  and operate the Casino  Project.  By letter dated
     April 6,  2000,  addressed  to  Governor  George  Pataki,  Kevin  Governor,
     Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, advised and notified
     the Governor of New York that the Company's  proposed  casino  project with
     the Mohawk Tribe had been  approved  and  specifically  requested  that the
     Governor concur.  However, on April 22, 2000, the Company became aware of a
     purported  letter  agreement  between  the  Mohawk  Tribe  and  Park  Place
     Entertainment  Corporation  ("PPE"),  which  agreement (with two irrelevant
     exceptions) purportedly gave PPE the exclusive rights to develop and manage
     any casino development the Mohawk Tribe may have in the State of New York.

     Since  2000,  the Company has been  engaged in  litigation  with Park Place
     Entertainment  ("PPE")  alleging  tortuous  interference  with contract and
     business  relationship  in regard to the Company's  agreements with the St.
     Regis Mohawk Tribe. On March 14, 2003, attorneys for the Plaintiffs filed a
     motion  requesting  the  District  Court to  vacate a  judgment,  which was
     adverse to the Company, issued on August 26th, 2002, on the ground that new
     evidence  has been found that has a material  bearing on  important  issues
     affecting the judgment.  The motion  indicates  that audio tapes of certain
     conversations  concerning  the  transaction  at issue in the case were made
     available to the plaintiffs by  Presidents,  R.C., the plaintiff in another
     case against PPE and that the tapes provide  evidence  which raise material
     issues  regarding  important  issues in the case and the positions taken by
     the  defendant.  The motion  requests that the judgment be vacated and that
     the  Plaintiffs  be  permitted  to  continue  discovery  and  file  amended
     pleadings  to reflect the  evidence  contained  in the case.  Although  the
     Company has been  advised by the  attorneys  handling the case that the new
     evidence relates to substantial important issues, it does not relate to all
     of the issues or charges in the  Plaintiff's  original  complaint or all of
     the issues  covered by the  pending  appeal in the case by the  Plaintiffs.
     Accordingly,  no assurance  can be given that the motion will be granted or
     that,  if  granted,  it  will  provide  relief  sufficient  to  permit  the
     Plaintiffs  to  proceed  with a trial  or  provide  evidence  that  will be
     available for purposes of the record in the appeal.

     Legal fees in connection  with the  aforementioned  litigation  amounted to
     $2,644,389  and  $2,228,077  for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001
     respectively.

     The  Company  is  also  a  party  to  a  various   non-environmental  legal
     proceedings  and  administrative  actions,  all arising  from the  ordinary
     course of business. Although it is impossible to predict the outcome of any
     legal  proceeding,  the Company  believes any liability that may finally be
     determined  with  respect  to such  legal  proceedings  should  not  have a
     material effect on The Company's consolidated  financial position,  results
     of operations or cash flows.


                                      F-13



                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001


     In October 23, 2002, the Company retained CIBC World Markets Corporation to
     help it review its  strategic  alternatives  and assist in  maximizing  the
     value of its  assets.  The  Company  is in  negotiations  with a  federally
     recognized  Native American tribe in New York and various casino management
     and  development  entities  with  respect  to the  development  of a Native
     American  Casino.  The  development of a casino at the Raceway will require
     consummation  of  arrangements  with these parties and various  reviews and
     approvals.  No  assurances  can be given  that  such  arrangements  will be
     entered into or that any approvals will be obtained.

     On December 10, 2002,  Empire reached an agreement  with  Bryanston  Group,
     Inc.  ("Bryanston")  (a former  member of the  Company)  and certain  other
     affiliates  regarding  certain  obligations due from and claims against the
     Company.  Included in the agreement  with  Bryanston is the  acquisition of
     Bryanston's  interest  in  Catskill   Development,   including  its  voting
     membership interest and preferred capital account in the Company. Bryanston
     has agreed to transfer such interests to Empire.

7.   VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS
     -----------------------

     In October 2001, the New York State Legislature passed a bill that expanded
     the nature and scope of gaming in the state ("VLT  Legislation").  The bill
     was signed by the  Governor on October 31, 2001.  The  provision of the VLT
     Legislation  relevant to the Company  include:  a)  authority  given to the
     Governor to  negotiate  casino  licenses  for up to three  Native  American
     casinos in the  Catskills;  and b) the  authority for several of New York's
     racetracks,  including  the  Raceway,  to operate  video  lottery  terminal
     ("VLT") in their facilities. The VLT operation will be conducted by the New
     York State Lottery (the "Lottery") with the racetracks  functioning largely
     as agents for the Lottery.

     The Company  received a letter  from the  Lottery,  dated  March 21,  2002,
     advising the Raceway that the Lottery has completed  its initial  review of
     the  Raceway's  business  plan for the  operation  of VLT's at the  Raceway
     during  the  initial  three  year  trial  period   approved  by  the  State
     Legislature.  Based  on such  review,  the  Lottery  has  made  an  initial
     allocation  of 1,800  VLT's to the  Raceway  and has  approved  the maximum
     permitted rate for  compensation of 25% of revenues  generated after payout
     of prizes for the Raceway. The law currently provides that the Raceway must
     apply 35% in the first year,  escalating to 45% in years two and three,  of
     its  compensation  to  enhance  purses  at the  Raceway  and each year must
     dedicate 5% of its compensation to a State Breeding Development Fund.

     The  business  plan was  submitted  at the request of the  Lottery,  and in
     accordance  with Lottery  procedures,  does not represent a final  decision
     with respect to the  implementation  of VLT's by the Company.  The business
     plan  includes  certain  assumptions  recommended  by the Lottery and other
     estimates  considered  preliminary  by the  Company The Lottery has not yet
     established  a firm start date or adopted  regulations  with  regard to the
     program.

     On May 16, 2002, the New York State Legislature  passed a bill that further
     expanded  the  October  2001 VLT  Legislation.  This bill  extends the test
     period under the current law from three years to a period  ending  December
     31,  2007.  Further,  the bill  authorizes  each  track  to  enter  into an


                                      F-14



     agreement  with the  organization  representing  its horsemen to reduce the
     percentage of its vendor fees  dedicated to enhancing  purses at such track
     during the initial three years, to an amount not less than 25 percent. That
     bill was signed by the Governor on May 29, 2002. In addition, the Company's
     ability to proceed  with the VLT  program may be impacted by its plans with
     respect to casino development at the site.

8.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
     -----------------

     On  February  4, 2003 the  Company  entered  into a Letter  of Intent  with
     Empire,  its partner in  developing  gaming  activities  at the  Monticello
     Raceway (the "Raceway") and other related entities.  The agreement provides
     for Empire to acquire a 48 year ground lease on the Raceway and  contiguous
     properties,  together with all of the Company's  development and management
     rights with respect to the site and related gaming activities,  in exchange
     for an 80.25% position in Empire's common stock.

     The Letter of Intent provides for the Company to lease its 230-acre Raceway
     property  to Empire  for a period  of 48 years  for an annual  base rent of
     $1,800,000.  Lease  terms are to  contain  certain  options  for  Empire to
     acquire  title to portions of the  property.  Empire will have the right to
     purchase  a 29-acre  parcel  for the  purpose  of placing it in trust for a
     Native  American  Tribe or Nation at the purchase price of $1. The exercise
     of  such  option  will  require  obtaining   necessary  federal  and  state
     approvals.  In addition, the remaining property may be purchased within two
     years of the opening of a casino at the present  value of the ground  lease
     at the time of such exercise.

     The  agreement  is  subject  to the  execution  of  definitive  agreements,
     approvals  by  Empire's   Board  of  Directors  and  an  opinion  that  the
     transaction   will  be  tax-free   to  all  parties  and  other   technical
     requirements,  including a fairness opinion. No assurance can be given that
     the transactions provided for in the Letter of Intent will ultimately occur
     or will occur at the times and on the terms and conditions contained in the
     Letter of Intent.

     On April 3, 2003,  the Cayuga  Nation,  a New York  State  based  federally
     recognized Indian Nation (the "Cayuga Nation"),  the Company and certain of
     the Company affiliates,  including a subsidiary of the Company entered into
     a series of agreements  which provide for the  development  of a trust land
     casino adjacent to the Raceway.  In furtherance of these  transactions,  on
     April 10, 2003, the Cayuga Nation, Empire and the Company, officially filed
     with the  Eastern  Regional  Office of the  Bureau of  Indian  Affairs,  an
     application  requesting that the Secretary of the Interior acquire in trust
     on behalf of the Cayuga Nation a 30 acre parcel of land in Monticello,  New
     York to be used for gaming purposes. This transaction,  if completed, gives
     Empire control of the Raceway and all  development  rights for the proposed
     Native  American  casino and any potential  future video  lottery  terminal
     operations. The Company believes this will strengthen our ability to obtain
     new  financing on reasonable  terms and our  long-term  viability and hopes
     that this  transaction  will close  sometime in the third  quarter of 2003,
     although  there  are a  number  of  approvals  that  must be  obtained  and
     conditions that must be met.


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                            CATSKILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001


     On May 15,  2003,  New  York  State  enacted  legislation  to  enhance  the
     incentives  for racetracks in the State to participate in the State's Video
     Lottery program.  Although  legislation had authorized the program earlier,
     none of the  racetracks  authorized to participate in the program had found
     the terms  sufficiently  attractive to justify the  investment  required to
     participate in the program. Under the newly enacted legislative amendments,
     the initial term of the program has been extended to 10-years from the date
     of  inception  and  permits  year round  operations  with  extended  hours.
     Approximately 29% of total VLT revenue received is to be distributed to the
     tracks and their  horsemen/  breeders  associations.  A  percentage  of VLT
     revenues is to be made available to provide gradually increasing purses for
     the horsemen and for a breeding fund,  thus improving the quality of racing
     at the track.  During the initial  eighteen  months of the program,  the NY
     State  Lottery  has the ability to approve  the  opening of  temporary  VLT
     structures -- while more comprehensive construction takes place.

     Pursuant to the original  legislation,  the New York State  Lottery made an
     allocation  of 1,800  VLT's to  Monticello  Raceway.  If market  conditions
     permit,  additional  machines may be added without the need for  additional
     legislation.


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                              ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

To the Members of
Catskill Development, LLC.


We have  reviewed  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets of  Catskill
Development,  LLC as of June 30,  2003 and 2002,  and the  related  consolidated
income  statements,  changes  in  members  equity,  and cash flows for the three
months then ended, in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and
Review   Services  issued  by  the  American   Institute  of  Certified   Public
Accountants. All information included in these consolidated financial statements
is the representation of the management of Catskill Development, LLC.

A review  consists  principally of inquires of Company  personnel and analytical
procedures  applied to financial data. It is substantially less in scope that an
audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standard,  the objective of
which is the  expression  of an opinion  regarding  the  consolidated  financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews we are not aware of any material  modifications that should
be made to the accompanying  consolidated financial statements in order for them
to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Barach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP

August 1, 2003

Monticello, New York

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                            Catskill Development, LLC
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002


                                                              June 30, 2003               June 30, 2002
                                                          ---------------------       ---------------------
ASSETS

Current Assets:
   Cash & Cash Equivalents                                     $ 1,395,998                     875,294
   Restricted Cash                                                  95,040                      56,444
   Other Current Assets                                            864,437                     773,899
                                                               -----------                 -----------

       Total Current Assets                                      2,355,475                   1,705,637
                                                               -----------                 -----------

Net Property and Equipment                                       5,575,775                   6,105,342
                                                               -----------                 -----------

Real Estate Development                                          6,789,804                   5,867,004
                                                               -----------                 -----------

       Total Assets                                            $14,721,054                  13,677,983
                                                               ===========                 ===========



LIABILITIES AND MEMEBERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
   Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                       $ 2,947,394                   2,345,374
                                                               -----------                 -----------

       Total Current Liabilities                                 2,947,394                   2,345,374
                                                               -----------                 -----------

Long-Term Debt:
   Notes Payable                                                 7,154,125                   6,503,750
                                                               -----------                 -----------
       Total Long-Term Debt                                      7,154,125                   6,503,750
                                                               -----------                 -----------


Members' Equity                                                  4,619,535                   4,828,859
                                                               -----------                 -----------

Total Liabilities and Members' Equity                          $14,721,054                  13,677,983
                                                               ===========                 ===========


                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report

                                      F-18



                            Catskill Development, LLC
                         Consolidated Income Statements
                 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002


                                              June 30, 2003       June 30, 2002
                                              -------------       --------------

Revenues                                        $ 4,834,223           5,515,866
                                                -----------         -----------

Costs and Expenses
   Purses, Awards and Other                       1,667,061           1,940,205
   General and Administrative                     3,862,643           4,573,275
   Depreciation                                     347,850             376,022
   Interest                                         332,893             302,890
                                                -----------         -----------

     Total Costs and Expenses                     6,210,447           7,192,392
                                                -----------         -----------

       Net (Loss)                               $(1,376,224)         (1,676,526)
                                                ===========         ===========



                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report


                                      F-19



                            Catskill Development, LLC
                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

                                     Preferred              Other                                     Total
                                      Capital              Capital           Accumulated             Members
                                   Contributions         Contributions         Deficit                Equity
                                   -----------          -----------          -----------           -----------

Balance December 31, 2002          $16,724,793                  400          (12,152,731)            4,572,462

Capital Contributions                1,423,297                 --                   --               1,423,297

Net (Loss)                                --                   --             (1,376,224)           (1,376,224)
                                   -----------          -----------          -----------           -----------


Balance June 30, 2003              $18,148,090                  400          (13,528,955)            4,619,535
                                   ===========          ===========          ===========           ===========




Balance December 31, 2001          $16,728,693                  400          (10,223,708)            6,505,385

Net (Loss)                                --                   --             (1,676,526)           (1,676,526)
                                   -----------          -----------          -----------           -----------

Balance June 30, 2002               $16,728,693                 400          (11,900,234)            4,828,859
                                   ===========          ===========          ===========           ===========

                                      F-20




                            Catskill Development, LLC
              Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member's Equity
                 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

                                                    June 30, 2003     June 30, 2002
                                                    -------------     -------------

Operating Activities:
  Net Loss                                            $(1,376,224)    (1,676,526)
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
     Provided(Used) by operating activities:
        Depreciation                                      347,850        376,022
        Loss on Asset Disposal                             (5,202)          --
        Accrued Interest Not Paid                         332,750        302,500

  (Increase) Decrease in:
     Restricted Cash                                      (52,664)        21,626
     Other Current Assets                                 504,355         32,406

  Increase (Decrease) in:
     Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                361,485        625,147
                                                      -----------    -----------

  Net Cash Provided  (Used) by Operating Activities       112,350       (318,825)
                                                      -----------    -----------

  Investing Activities:
     Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment            (62,178)       (37,945)
     Real Estate Development                             (721,335)      (126,405)
                                                      -----------    -----------
          Net Cash Used in Investing Activities          (783,513)      (164,350)
                                                      -----------    -----------

  Financing Activities:
     Member Contributions                               1,423,297           --
                                                      -----------    -----------

          Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities     1,423,297           --
                                                      -----------    -----------


  Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                         752,134       (483,175)
  Cash at Beginning of Period                             643,864      1,358,469
                                                      -----------    -----------

  Cash at End of Period                               $ 1,395,998        875,294
                                                      ===========    ===========


  Supplemental Disclosures:
     Interest Paid                                    $        38            180


                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report


                                      F-21




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002


1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
    -------------------------------

     This summary of significant  accounting  policies of Catskill  Development,
     LLC (the  Company) is presented to assist in  understanding  the  Company's
     financial  statements.  These  accounting  policies have been  consistently
     applied in the preparation of the financial statements,  and all normal and
     recurring   adjustments  and  accruals  considered  necessary  for  a  fair
     presentation have been included. Operating results for the six month period
     ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily  indicative of the results that may
     be expected for the year ended December 31, 2003

     A. Organization and Business Activity
        ----------------------------------

     In October 1995,  Catskill  Development,  LLC, a New York limited liability
     company, was formed to pursue the development of a proposed Native American
     Casino  in  Monticello,  New York (the  "Casino  Project").  The  Company's
     business  plan  envisioned  three  distinct  lines of  business:  a) casino
     activities; b) real estate related activities; and c) the gaming operations
     related to Monticello  Raceway (the  "Raceway")  including  pari-mutuel and
     future  Video  Lottery  Terminal  ("VLT")  operations.  Monticello  Raceway
     Management.  Inc.  (MRMI),  a  New  York  Corporation,  is a  wholly  owned
     subsidiary  and was  formed  to hold  the  pari-mutuel  license.  .  Mohawk
     Management, LLC (MM), a New Your Limited Liability Company, is 60% owned by
     the  Company  and was  formed  to  manage  the  St.  Regis  Mohawk  Casino.
     Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC (MCM),  a New York  Limited  Liability
     Company,  is 60% owned by the  Company  and was  formed to manage any other
     Native American Casino at the Raceway. Both MM and MCM are inactive at this
     time.

     Currently,  the Company conducts pari-mutuel wagering on live race meetings
     for Standard  bred horses and  participates  in intrastate  and  interstate
     simulcast  wagering at the Raceway in  Monticello,  New York. The Company's
     operations  are  subject to  regulation  by the New York  State  Racing and
     Wagering Board.

     The Company  continues to pursue a Native  American  Casino  Project at the
     Raceway. However, to this point it has been unsuccessful (see Note 8).

     B.  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
         ---------------------------

     The accompanying  consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
     the Company's  subsidiaries,  Monticello Raceway  Managements,  Inc, Mohawk
     Management,  LLC and Monticello  Casino  Management,  LLC. All  significant
     inter-company   balances  and   transactions   have  been   eliminated   in
     consolidation.

     C.   Use of Estimates
          ----------------

     The  preparation  of financial  statements  in conformity  with  accounting
     principles  generally  accepted  in the United  States of America  required
     management  to make  estimates  and  assumptions  that affect the  reported
     amounts of assets and liabilities  and disclosure of contingent  assets and
     liabilities  at the  dates of the  financial  statements  and the  reported

                                      F-22




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002



     amounts of revenues  and  expenses  during the  reporting  periods.  Actual
     results could differ from those estimated.

     D.  Concentrations of Credit Risk
         -----------------------------

     The Company maintains significant cash balances with financial institutions
     in  excess of the  insurance  provided  by the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance
     Corporation (FDIC).

     The Company,  in the normal  course of business,  settles  wagers for other
     racetracks and is thereby exposed to credit risk. However,  receivables are
     generally not a significant  portion of the Company's  total assets and are
     comprised of a large number of accounts.

     E.  Cash and Cash Equivalents
         -------------------------

     Cash and cash  equivalents  include  cash on account,  demand  deposits and
     certificates of deposits with original maturities of less than three months
     at acquisition.

     F.  Restricted Cash
         ---------------

     Under New York States  Racing,  Pari-Mutuel  Wagering  and Breeding Law the
     track is  obliged  to  withhold a certain  percentage  of certain  types of
     wagers  towards  the  establishment  of a pool of money the use of which is
     restricted to the funding of approved capital improvements,  repairs and/or
     certain  advertising  expenses.  Periodically  during  the year  the  track
     petitions  the  Racing  and  Wagering  Board  to  certify  that  the  noted
     expenditures are eligible for re-imbursement  from the capital  improvement
     fund.  The  unexpended  balance is shown as restricted  cash on the balance
     sheet.

     G.  Property, and Equipment
         -----------------------

     Plant and equipment are recorded at cost.  Depreciation is calculated using
     the  straight-line  basis over the  estimated  useful  lives of the related
     assets as follows: 15 years for grandstands and buildings, 5 to 7 years for
     equipment and 7 years for furniture and fixtures.


     H.  Real Estate Development
         -----------------------

     In  connection  with its real estate  activities,  the Company  capitalizes
     certain legal,  architectural,  engineering and environmental study fees as
     well as other costs directly related to the development of its real estate.
     (See Note 2)

     I.  Impairment of Assets
         --------------------

     In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
     of tangible  assets or groups of assets may be impaired,  an  evaluation of
     recoverability  would be  performed.  If an  evaluation  is  required,  the
     estimate future undiscounted cash flows associated with the assets would be
     compared to the assets'  carrying  amount to determine  if a write-down  to
     market  value or  discounted  cash flow value is required.  Management  has
     determined that no impairment of assets has occurred.

                                      F-23



                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002


     J.  Inventory
         ---------

     Inventory  is recorded at the lower of cost or market on a first in,  first
     out basis.

     K.  Revenue Recognition
         -------------------

     Wagering  revenues are  recognized  gross of purses,  stakes and awards and
     pari-mutual  wagering taxes.  The costs relating to these amounts are shown
     as "Purses, Awards and Other" in the accompanying Income Statements.

     L.  Advertising
         -----------

     The  Company  expenses  the costs of  general  advertising,  promotion  and
     marketing programs at the time the costs are incurred.

     M.  Income Taxes
         ------------

     The  Company  was formed as a limited  liability  company and elected to be
     treated as a partnership  for tax purposes,  and thus no income tax expense
     is  recorded  in the  statements.  Income  of the  Company  is taxed to the
     members  in their  respective  returns.  All  income  from  the 100%  owned
     subsidiary  is passed  to the  Company  because  of a  management  contract
     between  the  companies.   Therefore  no  tax  accrual  is  needed  on  the
     subsidiary's records.

2.   FIXED ASSETS
     ------------

                                              June 30, 2003         June 30, 2002
                                              -------------         --------------
Land                                            $   770,000              770,000
Buildings & Improvements                          8,574,666            8,414,664
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment                   1,258,538            1,233,558
                                                -----------          -----------
   Subtotal                                      10,603,204           10,418,222
Less: Accumulated Depreciation                    5,027,429            4,312,880
                                                -----------          -----------
   Net Property and Equipment                   $ 5,575,775            6,105,342
                                                ===========          ===========


     Depreciation  expense was  $347,850  and  $376,022 for the six months ended
     June 30,  2003 and 2002  respectively.  The above  land and  buildings  are
     security for the mortgage described in Note 3.

     The Company is in the  business of  developing  real estate for  additional
     gaming  activities.  For the six months  ended June 30, 2003 and 2002,  the
     Company had capitalized $721,335 and $126,405, respectively to continue its
     efforts.

3.   MEMBERS EQUITY AND SENIOR OBLIGATION
     ------------------------------------

     The members of the Company have contributed  considerable  amounts of money
     to the  Company to fund the  purchasing  of the Raceway  and  pursuing  the
     approval and  development of a Native  American  Casino on a portion of the
     Raceway  property.  These  contributions  (and a priority return of 10% per


                                      F-24




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002

     anum) and the mortgage  described below,  (with interest  compounded at 10%
     per annum) must be repaid before any net earnings from operations  would be
     available for  distribution to the Company's other members.  As of June, 30
     2003  the   aggregate   amount  needed  to  satisfy  the  payment  of  said
     contributions  (with priority returns) to certain members of the Company is
     $34,539,867.

     These preferred capital balances are subordinate to a mortgage,  payable to
     two members,  (the "Senior  Obligation"),  which at June 30, 2003, and 2002
     was $7,154,125 and $6,503,750  respectively  including  accrued interest at
     10% per annum.  All payments accrue and the principal and accrued  interest
     totaling  $8,052,550 is due September  15, 2004.  Currently,  any cash flow
     from the  operations  of the Raceway are being  retained by the Company for
     working capital purposes and to fund litigation and development expenses in
     conjunction  with other  potential  gaming  operations  at the track.  As a
     result,  the Company is not expected to make any distributions with respect
     to  certain  other  members'  interests  until  the  Company  has  achieved
     additional  net revenues  sufficient to discharge the payment of the Senior
     Obligation,  accrued  interest,  preferred  capital  balance  and  priority
     returns.

     The  Company  was  formed as a limited  liability  company,  therefore  its
     members  individual  liability is limited under the appropriate laws of the
     State of New York.  The  Company  will  cease to exist  July 1,  2025.  The
     Company's  distinct  lines of business:  (A) casino  development;  (B) real
     estate  related  activities;  and  (C) the  gaming  operations  related  to
     Monticello Raceway including  pari-mutuel and future Video Lottery Terminal
     operations are owned as follows:


                                                 Casino             Real Estate          Racing
                                            -----------------   ------------------   --------------
               Voting Members:
               --------------
               Alpha Monticello, Inc.            48.310              25.000              36.870
               Americas Tower Partners           20.000              25.000              25.000
               Monticello Realty, LLC            20.000              22.500              22.500
               Watertone Holdings, LP             9.190              25.000              13.130

               Non-Voting Members:
               ------------------
               Cliff Ehrlich                      1.375               1.375               1.375
               Fox-Hollow Lane, LLC               1.000               1.000               1.000
               Shamrock Strategies, Inc.          0.125               0.125               0.125


4.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
     --------------------------

     As explained in Notes 1G and 2 the Company is in the business of developing
     real estate for  additional  gaming  activities.  In  connection  with this
     development the Company has paid various consulting fees to related parties
     consisting  of members or  directors  of Catskill  Development,  LLC.  From
     inception  through June 30, 2003 the Company has capitalized as development
     costs $976,858 of such related party transactions.


                                      F-25




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002


5.   OPERATING LEASES
     ----------------

     At June 30, 2003 the Company had commitments  under operating  leases which
     end in 2006 for various pieces of equipment requiring annual lease payments
     for the twelve months ending June 30 as follows:

             2004                           $ 150,921
             2005                              76,374
             2006                              17,616
                                   -------------------

                  Total                     $ 244,911
                                   ===================



     Lease  expense was  $77,461  and $82,860 for the six months  ended June 30,
     2003 and 2002 respectively.

6.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
     -----------------------------

     The Monticello Harness Horsemen's  Association,  Inc. has brought an action
     against Monticello Raceway  Management,  Inc. and one of the members of the
     Company  seeking the sum of  $1,562,776  to be  credited to the  horsemen's
     purse account and an additional  $4,000,000 in punitive  damages . The suit
     claims that  revenues  received by the Raceway  from  various  simulcasting
     sources were not properly  credited to their  horsemen's  purse account.  A
     separate action seeking $50,000  questions the proper  assignment of stalls
     to the Horseman.  Management  has responded  vigorously to contest the case
     after  attempts at  out-of-court  settlement  proved  fruitless.  There are
     disputed issues of fact between the parties, which makes an estimate of the
     outcome or the amount or range of loss  difficult to gauge.  In  accordance
     with Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards No. 5, the amount of the
     loss, if any that may be ultimately  realized has not been reflected in the
     accompanying financial statements.

     In July  1996,  the  Company  and its  members  entered  into a  series  of
     agreements  with the Mohawk Tribe related to the development of a casino on
     land adjacent to the Monticello Raceway in Monticello,  New York.  Pursuant
     to such agreements,  the Mohawk Tribe was to purchase certain land from the
     Company  and  various  affiliates  of the  Company  were to help  with  the
     development of a casino on the land and manage any resulting  casino.  More
     particularly, the Tribe entered into a Gaming Facility Management Agreement
     with Mohawk Management LLC ("MM"). Pursuant to such Agreement, MM was to be
     provided with the exclusive right to manage the Monticello Casino for seven
     (7) years from its opening and to receive certain fees for the provision of
     management and related services.

     Completion of the project  contemplated  by the agreements  with the Mohawk
     Tribe was  subject  to  certain  conditions,  including  the  obtaining  of
     relevant  federal  and  State  governmental  approvals.   The  Company,  in
     conjunction with its affiliates,  assumed responsibility for and undertook,
     seeking and obtaining all local,  state and federal  approvals  required or
     necessary  to  construct  and operate the Casino  Project.  By letter dated


                                      F-26




                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002


     April 6,  2000,  addressed  to  Governor  George  Pataki,  Kevin  Governor,
     Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, advised and notified
     the Governor of New York that the Company's  proposed  casino  project with
     the Mohawk Tribe had been  approved  and  specifically  requested  that the
     Governor concur.  However, on April 22, 2000, the Company became aware of a
     purported  letter  agreement  between  the  Mohawk  Tribe  and  Park  Place
     Entertainment  Corporation  ("PPE"),  which  agreement (with two irrelevant
     exceptions) purportedly gave PPE the exclusive rights to develop and manage
     any casino development the Mohawk Tribe may have in the State of New York.

     Since  2000,  the Company has been  engaged in  litigation  with Park Place
     Entertainment  ("PPE")  alleging  tortuous  interference  with contract and
     business  relationship  in regard to the Company's  agreements with the St.
     Regis Mohawk Tribe. On March 14, 2003, attorneys for the Plaintiffs filed a
     motion  requesting  the  District  Court to  vacate a  judgment,  which was
     adverse to the Company, issued on August 26th, 2002, on the ground that new
     evidence  has been found that has a material  bearing on  important  issues
     affecting the judgment.  The motion  indicates  that audio tapes of certain
     conversations  concerning  the  transaction  at issue in the case were made
     available to the plaintiffs by  Presidents,  R.C., the plaintiff in another
     case against PPE and that the tapes provide  evidence  which raise material
     issues  regarding  important  issues in the case and the positions taken by
     the  defendant.  The motion  requests that the judgment be vacated and that
     the  Plaintiffs  be  permitted  to  continue  discovery  and  file  amended
     pleadings  to reflect the  evidence  contained  in the case.  Although  the
     Company has been  advised by the  attorneys  handling the case that the new
     evidence relates to substantial important issues, it does not relate to all
     of the issues or charges in the  Plaintiff's  original  complaint or all of
     the issues  covered by the  pending  appeal in the case by the  Plaintiffs.
     Accordingly,  no assurance  can be given that the motion will be granted or
     that,  if  granted,  it  will  provide  relief  sufficient  to  permit  the
     Plaintiffs  to  proceed  with a trial  or  provide  evidence  that  will be
     available for purposes of the record in the appeal.

     Legal fees in connection  with the  aforementioned  litigation  amounted to
     $1,018,028  and  $1,945,255 for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
     respectively.

     The  Company  is  also  a  party  to  a  various   non-environmental  legal
     proceedings  and  administrative  actions,  all arising  from the  ordinary
     course of business. Although it is impossible to predict the outcome of any
     legal  proceeding,  the Company  believes any liability that may finally be
     determined  with  respect  to such  legal  proceedings  should  not  have a
     material effect on The Company's consolidated  financial position,  results
     of operations or cash flows.

     In October 23, 2002, the Company retained CIBC World Markets Corporation to
     help it review its  strategic  alternatives  and assist in  maximizing  the
     value of its  assets.  The  Company  is in  negotiations  with a  federally
     recognized  Native American tribe in New York and various casino management
     and  development  entities  with  respect  to the  development  of a Native
     American  Casino.  The  development of a casino at the Raceway will require
     consummation  of  arrangements  with these parties and various  reviews and
     approvals.  No  assurances  can be given  that  such  arrangements  will be
     entered into or that any approvals will be obtained.


                                      F-27



                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002



7.   VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS
     -----------------------

     In October 2001, the New York State Legislature passed a bill that expanded
     the nature and scope of gaming in the state ("VLT  Legislation").  The bill
     was signed by the  Governor on October 31, 2001.  The  provision of the VLT
     Legislation  relevant to the Company  include:  a)  authority  given to the
     Governor to  negotiate  casino  licenses  for up to three  Native  American
     casinos in the  Catskills;  and b) the  authority for several of New York's
     racetracks,  including  the  Raceway,  to operate  video  lottery  terminal
     ("VLT") in their facilities. The VLT operation will be conducted by the New
     York State Lottery (the "Lottery") with the racetracks  functioning largely
     as agents for the Lottery.

     The Company  received a letter  from the  Lottery,  dated  March 21,  2002,
     advising the Raceway that the Lottery has completed  its initial  review of
     the  Raceway's  business  plan for the  operation  of VLT's at the  Raceway
     during  the  initial  three  year  trial  period   approved  by  the  State
     Legislature.  Based  on such  review,  the  Lottery  has  made  an  initial
     allocation of 1,800 VLT's to the Raceway

     The  business  plan was  submitted  at the request of the  Lottery,  and in
     accordance  with Lottery  procedures,  does not represent a final  decision
     with respect to the  implementation  of VLT's by the Company.  The business
     plan  includes  certain  assumptions  recommended  by the Lottery and other
     estimates  considered  preliminary  by the  Company The Lottery has not yet
     established  a firm start date or adopted  regulations  with  regard to the
     program.

     On May 15,  2003,  New  York  State  enacted  legislation  to  enhance  the
     incentives  for racetracks in the State to participate in the State's Video
     Lottery program.  Although  legislation had authorized the program earlier,
     none of the  racetracks  authorized to participate in the program had found
     the terms  sufficiently  attractive to justify the  investment  required to
     participate in the program. Under the newly enacted legislative amendments,
     the initial term of the program has been extended to 10-years from the date
     of  inception  and  permits  year round  operations  with  extended  hours.
     Approximately 29% of total VLT revenue received is to be distributed to the
     tracks and their  horsemen/  breeders  associations.  A  percentage  of VLT
     revenues is to be made available to provide gradually increasing purses for
     the horsemen and for a breeding fund,  thus improving the quality of racing
     at the track.  During the initial  eighteen  months of the program,  the NY
     State  Lottery  has the ability to approve  the  opening of  temporary  VLT
     structures -- while more comprehensive  construction takes place.  Pursuant
     to the original legislation,  the New York State Lottery made an allocation
     of  1,800  VLT's  to  Monticello  Raceway.  If  market  conditions  permit,
     additional   machines  may  be  added  without  the  need  for   additional
     legislation.

8.   CASINO DEVELOPMENT
     ------------------

     On April 3, 2003,  the Cayuga  Nation,  a New York  State  based  federally
     recognized Indian Nation (the "Cayuga Nation"),  the Company and certain of
     the Company affiliates,  including a subsidiary of the Company entered into
     a series of agreements  which provide for the  development  of a trust land
     casino adjacent to the Raceway.  In furtherance of these  transactions,  on


                                      F-28



                            Catskill Development, LLC
                            -------------------------

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002

     April 10, 2003, the Cayuga Nation, Empire and the Company, officially filed
     with the  Eastern  Regional  Office of the  Bureau of  Indian  Affairs,  an
     application  requesting that the Secretary of the Interior acquire in trust
     on behalf of the Cayuga Nation a 30 acre parcel of land in Monticello,  New
     York to be used for gaming purposes. This transaction,  if completed, gives
     Empire control of the Raceway and all  development  rights for the proposed
     Native  American  casino and any potential  future video  lottery  terminal
     operations. The Company believes this will strengthen our ability to obtain
     new  financing on reasonable  terms and our  long-term  viability and hopes
     that this  transaction  will close  sometime in the fourth quarter of 2003,
     although  there  are a  number  of  approvals  that  must be  obtained  and
     conditions that must be met.

9.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
     -----------------

     On July 3,  2003 the  Company  entered  into a  Definitive  Agreement  with
     Empire,  its partner in  developing  gaming  activities  at the  Monticello
     Raceway (the "Raceway") and other related entities.  The agreement provides
     for Empire to acquire a 48 year ground lease on the Raceway and  contiguous
     properties,  together with all of the Company's  development and management
     rights with respect to the site and related gaming activities,  in exchange
     for an 80.25% position in Empire's common stock.

     The  Definitive  Agreement  provides  for the Company to lease its 230-acre
     Raceway property to Empire for a period of 48 years for an annual base rent
     of  $1,800,000.  The Lease  terms are to contain  certain  options  for the
     Company to acquire title to portions of the property.  The exercise of such
     option will  require  obtaining  necessary  federal and state  approvals to
     create  a Native  American  gaming  facility  on the  property.  If such an
     approval  is  reached,  the  Company  will  have the  ability  to apply any
     proceeds that Catskill receives for the Casino project,  in relation to the
     land placed in trust,  and apply  those  proceeds  against  the  negotiated
     purchase price.


     On July  17,  2003  The New  York  State  Supreme  Court  decided  that the
     Legislature did not violate the state  constitution  when it authorized the
     governor to sign accords with Indian tribes  allowing them to build six new
     casinos.  Judge Joseph  Teresi,  an Albany  County  judge,  also ruled that
     racetracks  could install video lottery  terminals and the state could take
     part in interstate lotteries.

                                      F-29




                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


To the Members of
Monticello Raceway Development, LLC

We  have  audited  the  accompanying   balance  sheets  of  Monticello   Raceway
Development  Company,  LLC as of  December  31,  2002 and 2001,  and the related
income statements, changes in member's equity and cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 2002 and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's  management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in  accordance  with United  States  generally  accepted
auditing  standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable  assurance about whether the financial  statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting  the amounts and  disclosures in the financial  statements.  An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by  management,  as well as  evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement
presentation.  We believe  that our audits  provide a  reasonable  basis for our
opinion.

In our opinion,  the financial  statements  referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects,  the financial position of Monticello Raceway Development
Company,  LLC at December 31, 2002 and 2001,  and the results of its  operations
and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, in conformity
with United States generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP
- --------------------------------------

July 18, 2003

Monticello, New York
                                      F-30




                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC
                                 Balance Sheets
                     December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001


                                                       December 31, 2002    December 31, 2001
                                                       -----------------    ------------------
ASSETS

Current Assets:
   Due From Members                                    $             200                  200
                                                       -----------------    ------------------

       Total Assets                                    $             200                  200
                                                       =================    ==================



LIABILITIES AND MEMEBERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
   Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses               $              --                    --
                                                       -----------------    ------------------

       Total Current Liabilities                                      --                    --
                                                       -----------------    ------------------


Members' Equity                                                      200                   200
                                                       -----------------    ------------------

Total Liabilities and Members' Equity                  $             200                   200
                                                       =================    ==================



                        See Notes To Financial Statements


                                      F-31





                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC
                                Income Statements
                 For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001





                                       December 31, 2002                   December 31, 2001
                                ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Revenues                        $                              -                                  -
                                ---------------------------------   --------------------------------
Costs and Expenses                                             -                                  -
                                ---------------------------------   --------------------------------
   Net Income                   $                              -                                  -
                                =================================   ================================


                        See Notes To Financial Statements


                                      F-32




                   Monticello Raceway Management Company, LLC
                    Statements of Changes in Member's Equity
                 For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001




                                                                  Total
                                                                 Members
                                                                 Equity
                                                         -----------------------

                  Balance December 31, 2000                               $ 200

                  Net Income                                                  -
                                                         -----------------------

                  Balance December 31, 2001                                 200

                  Net Income                                                  -
                                                         -----------------------

                  Balance December 31, 2002                               $ 200
                                                         =======================


                        See Notes To Financial Statements

                                      F-33



                  Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC
                           Statements of Cash Flows
                 For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001



                                                            December 31, 2002                    December 31, 2001
                                                            -----------------------------   -----------------------------

Operating Activities:
Net Income                                                  $                              -                                  -

    Net Cash (Provided) Used by Operating Activities                                       -                                  -
                                                            ---------------------------------   --------------------------------
Investing Activities:

    Net Cash (Provided) Used in Investing Activities                                       -                                  -
                                                            ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Financing Activities:

    Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities                                       -                                  -
                                                            ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                                                            -                                  -
Cash at Beginning of Year                                                                  -                                  -
                                                            ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Cash at End of Year                                         $                              -                                  -
                                                            =================================   ================================

Supplemental Disclosures:
  Interest Paid                                             $                              -                                  -


                       See Notes To Financial Statements

                                      F-34




                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC

                          Notes to Financial Statements
                           December 31, 2002 and 2001

1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
    -------------------------------

     This  summary of  significant  accounting  policies of  Monticello  Raceway
     Development   Company,   LLC  (the  Company)  is  presented  to  assist  in
     understanding the Company's financial statements.  The financial statements
     and  notes  are   representations  of  the  Company's   management  who  is
     responsible for their integrity and objectivity.  These accounting policies
     conform  to  generally  accepted   accounting   principles  and  have  been
     consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

     A.  ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY
         ----------------------------------

     In  October  1995,   Monticello  Raceway  Development   Company,  LLC  (the
     "Company")  a New York  limited  liability  company,  was formed to provide
     exclusive services under a 25-year agreement with Catskill Development, LLC
     to  develop,  manage  and lease  all  projects  on the 230  acres  owned by
     Catskill Development, LLC. in Monticello, New York.

     Catskill  Development,  LLC  continues to pursue a Native  American  Casino
     Project  at  Monticello  Raceway.  However,  to  this  point  it  has  been
     unsuccessful. Therefore the company is inactive.


                                      F-35





                               ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT

To the Members of
Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC.


We  have  reviewed  the  accompanying   balance  sheets  of  Monticello  Raceway
Development  Company,  LLC as of June 30, 2003 and 2002,  and the related income
statements,  changes in members  equity,  and cash flows for the six months then
ended,  in accordance  with  Statements on Standards for  Accounting  and Review
Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public  Accountants.  All
information   included  in  these  consolidated   financial  statements  is  the
representation of the management of Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC.

A review  consists  principally of inquires of Company  personnel and analytical
procedures  applied to financial data. It is substantially less in scope that an
audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standard,  the objective of
which is the  expression  of an opinion  regarding  the  consolidated  financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews we are not aware of any material  modifications that should
be made to the accompanying  consolidated financial statements in order for them
to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


/s/ Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP

July 18, 2003

Monticello, New York


                                      F-36



                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC
                                 Balance Sheets
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002


                                                                   June 30, 2003                   June 30, 2002
                                                           ------------------------------   -----------------------------
ASSETS

Current Assets:
   Due From Members                                        $                         200                             200
                                                           ------------------------------   -----------------------------

     Total Assets                                          $                         200                             200
                                                           ==============================   =============================



LIABILITIES AND MEMEBERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
   Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses                   $                           -                               -
                                                           ------------------------------   -----------------------------

     Total Current Liabilities                                                         -                               -
                                                           ------------------------------   -----------------------------


Members' Equity                                                                      200                             200
                                                           ------------------------------   -----------------------------

Total Liabilities and Members' Equity                      $                         200                             200
                                                           ==============================   =============================



                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report


                                      F-37





                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC
                                Income Statements
                 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002





                                            June 30, 2003                       June 30, 2002
                                   ---------------------------------   --------------------------------


Revenues                           $                              -                                  -
                                   ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Costs and Expenses                                                -                                  -
                                   ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

   Net Income                      $                              -                                  -
                                   =================================   ================================



                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report


                                      F-38



                     Monticello Raceway Management Company, LLC
                      Statements of Changes in Member's Equity
                   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002


                                                                Total
                                                               Members
                                                               Equity
                                                       -----------------------

Balance December 31, 2001                                               $ 200

Net Income                                                                  -
                                                       -----------------------
Balance June 30, 2002                                                   $ 200
                                                       =======================



Balance December 31, 2002                                               $ 200

Net Income                                                                  -
                                                       -----------------------

Balance June 30, 2003                                                   $ 200
                                                       =======================


                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report

                                      F-39




                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC
                            Statements of Cash Flows
                 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002



                                                                       June 30, 2003                 June 30, 2002
                                                              ---------------------------------   ---------------------------

Operating Activities:
Net Income                                                    $                              -                                  -

      Net Cash (Provided) Used by Operating Activities                                       -                                  -
                                                              ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Investing Activities:

      Net Cash (Provided) Used in Investing Activities                                       -                                  -
                                                              ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Financing Activities:

      Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities                                       -                                  -
                                                              ---------------------------------   --------------------------------


Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                                                              -                                  -
Cash at Beginning of Year                                                                    -                                  -
                                                              ---------------------------------   --------------------------------

Cash at End of Year                                           $                              -                                  -
                                                              =================================   ================================

Supplemental Disclosures:
  Interest Paid                                               $                              -                                  -


                 See Accompanying Notes And Accountant's Report

                                      F-40




                   Monticello Raceway Development Company, LLC

                          Notes to Financial Statements
                             June 30, 2003 and 2002

1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
    -------------------------------

     This  summary of  significant  accounting  policies of  Monticello  Raceway
     Development   Company,   LLC  (the  Company)  is  presented  to  assist  in
     understanding the Company's financial statements.  The financial statements
     and  notes  are   representations  of  the  Company's   management  who  is
     responsible for their integrity and objectivity.  These accounting policies
     conform  to  generally  accepted   accounting   principles  and  have  been
     consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.

     A.   Organization and Business Activity
          ----------------------------------

     In  October  1995,   Monticello  Raceway  Development   Company,  LLC  (the
     "Company")  a New York  limited  liability  company,  was formed to provide
     exclusive services under a 25-year agreement with Catskill Development, LLC
     to  develop,  manage  and lease  all  projects  on the 230  acres  owned by
     Catskill Development, LLC. in Monticello, New York.

     Catskill  Development,  LLC  continues to pursue a Native  American  Casino
     Project  at  Monticello  Raceway.  However,  to  this  point  it  has  been
     unsuccessful. Therefore the company is inactive.


                                      F-41


                                 Empire Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                             Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Balance Sheet
                                         as of June 30, 2003
                               (in thousands, except for per share data)


                                                                                                          Pro Forma
                                                                  Historical Statements                 (Consolidated
                                                                  ---------------------                 Empire Resorts
                                                                  Empire      Catskill                   and Catskill
                                                                  Resorts    Development   Adjustments   Development)
                                                                  -------    -----------   -----------   ------------

ASSETS

Current Assets
  Cash .........................................................   $      94    $   1,396    $    --      $   1,490
  Receivables and other current assets .........................          12          960         --            972
                                                                   =========    =========    =========    =========
  Total current assets .........................................         106        2,356         --          2,426
  Net property and equipment ...................................        --          5,576       (5,576)A       --
  Investments and advances in affiliates .......................       7,517         --         (7,517)C       --
  Development costs Cayuga Nation ..............................       1,056         --           --          1,056
  Deferred costs - leased property
  development ..................................................        --          6,790         --          6,790
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
        Total assets ...........................................   $   8,679    $  14,722    $ (13,093)   $  10,308
                                                                   ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses ........................   $     981    $   2,947    $    --      $   3,928
  Accrued payroll and related liabilities ......................         360         --           --            360
                                                                   =========    =========    =========    =========
        Total current liabilities ..............................       1,341        2,947         --          4,288
                                                                 =========    =========    =========    =========
Long-term debt
  Notes payable ................................................        --          7,154       (7,154)D         --
                                                                                                 5,073 F      5,073
Capital
  Common stock .................................................          57         --            166 B        223
  Contributed capital and other ................................        --         18,149      (18,149)G         --
  Preferred stock ..............................................       6,855         --           --          6,855
  Paid in capital ..............................................     114,174         --         (7,517)C
                                                                                              (113,748)E
                                                                                                 7,154 D
                                                                                                  (166)B
                                                                                                (5,576)A
                                                                                                18,149 G     12,470
Deficit ......................................................      (113,748)     (13,528)     113,748 E    (13,528)
Treasury stock ...............................................          --           --         (5,073)F     (5,073)
                                                                   =========    =========    =========    =========
      Total capital ..........................................         7,338        4,621      (11,012)         947
                                                                   =========    =========    =========    =========
      Total liabilities and capital ..........................     $   8,679    $  14,722    $ (13,093)   $  10,308
                                                                   =========    =========    =========    =========






                                      F-42




                                           Empire Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                                  Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Statement of Operations
                                              for the year ended December 31, 2002
                                            (in thousands, except for per share data)



                                                                                                         Pro Forma
                                                                 Historical Statements                 (Consolidated
                                                                 ---------------------                 Empire Resorts
                                                                 Empire      Catskill                   and Catskill
                                                                 Resorts    Development   Adjustments   Development)
                                                                 -------    -----------   -----------   ------------

Revenues .....................................................   $   --       $ 11,366     $     --      $ 11,366
Costs and Expenses
  Pari-mutuel wagering purses ................................       --          3,932           --         3,932
  Rent - Monticello Raceway lease ............................       --           --            1,800 I     1,800
  Selling, general, administrative and
  other ......................................................      2,672        7,991           --        10,618
  Interest ...................................................        459          620           (620)H       814
                                                                                                  355 G
  Depreciation ...............................................         77          756           (756)J        77
  Pre-opening and development costs ..........................         24         --             --            24
                                                                 --------     --------     ----------    --------
      Total costs and expenses ...............................      3,187       13,299            779      17,265
                                                                 --------     --------     ----------    --------
Other income (loss)
  Impairment loss - Casino Ventures ..........................     (3,000)        --             --        (3,000)
  Gain on sale of investments and related
  management contract ........................................      3,277         --             --         3,277
  Gain on extinguishment of debt .............................        326         --             --           326
                                                                 --------     --------     ----------    --------
      Total other net income .................................        603         --             --           603
                                                                 --------     --------     ----------    --------
Net loss before minority interest ............................     (2,584)      (1,933)          (779)     (5,296)
Minority interest ............................................         18         --             --            18
                                                                 --------     --------     ----------    --------
Net loss .....................................................     (2,566)      (1,933)          (779)     (5,278)
                                                                 ========     ========     ==========    ========
Cumulative undeclared dividends on ...........................       (174)        --             --          (174)
preferred stock
Loss applicable to common shares .............................     (2,740)      (1,933)          (779)     (5,452)
                                                                 ========     ========     ==========    ========
Weighted average common shares ...............................      4,615       16,643         (2,393)B    18,865
outstanding, basic and diluted
                                                                 ========     ========     ==========    ========
Loss per common share, basic and diluted .....................   $  (0.59)    $  (0.12)    $     --      $  (0.29)
                                                                 ========     ========     ==========    ========




                                      F-43


                              Empire Resorts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                   Condensed Consolidated Pro Forma Statements of Operations
                             for the six months ended June 30, 2003
                            (in thousands, except for per share data)



                                                                                                     Pro Forma
                                                             Historical Statements                 (Consolidated
                                                             ---------------------                 Empire Resorts
                                                             Empire      Catskill                   and Catskill
                                                             Resorts    Development   Adjustments   Development)
                                                             -------    -----------   -----------   ------------




Revenues .................................................   $   --      $  4,834    $   --          $  4,834
Costs and Expenses
  Pari-mutuel wagering purses ............................       --         1,667        --             1,667
  Rent - Monticello Raceway lease ........................       --          --          900 J            900
  Selling, general, administrative and
  other ..................................................      3,260       3,862        --             7,122
  Interest ...............................................        556         333       (333)I            734
                                                                                         178 H
  Depreciation ...........................................       --           348       (348)K            --
                                                             ========    ========    ====----        ========
      Total costs and expenses ...........................      3,816       6,210        397           10,423
                                                             ========    ========    ====----        ========
Other income (loss)
  Equity in loss of affiliate ............................       (344)       --          344L            --
  Gain on sale of investments and related
  management contract ....................................        135        --          --               135
  Gain on extinguishment of debt .........................        389        --          --               389
  Recovery of insurance proceeds .........................        500        --          --               500
                                                             ========    ========    ====----        ========
      Total other net income .............................        680        --           344           1,024
                                                             ========    ========    ====----        ========
Net loss .................................................     (3,136)     (1,376)        (53)         (4,565)
                                                             ========    ========    ========        ========
Cumulative undeclared dividends on
preferred stock ..........................................       (779)       --          --              (779)
Net loss applicable to common shares .....................   $ (3,915)   $ (1,376)   $    (53)       $ (5,344)
                                                             ========    ========    ========        ========
Weighted average common shares ...........................      5,121      16,643      (2,393)B        19,371
                                                             ========    ========    ========        ========
outstanding, basic and diluted
Loss per common share, basic and diluted .................   $  (0.76)   $  (0.08)   $   --          $  (0.28)
                                                             ========    ========    ========        ========



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                      EMPIRE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      -------------------------------------

                          NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                       CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (UNAUDITED)


The following are brief descriptions of the pro forma adjustments to the balance
sheets and statements of operations of Empire  Resorts and Catskill  Development
to  reflect  the  consolidation.  Empire  Resorts  is  acquiring  from  Catskill
Development's  members  certain assets and  liabilities  and all of their equity
holdings of Monticello  Casino  Management,  Monticello  Raceway  Management and
Mohawk  Management.  After  the  distribution  of Empire  Resorts'  stock to the
members of both Catskill Development and Monticello Raceway Development pursuant
to the consolidation, the members of Monticello Raceway Development and Catskill
Development will hold 80.25% of the outstanding common stock of Empire Resorts.

Although Empire Resorts is the legal survivor in the  consolidation  and remains
the registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the accounting
principals  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States,  the  merger  is to be
accounted for as a reverse  acquisition.  Catskill Development is considered the
"Acquirer"  of Empire  Resorts for financial  reporting  purposes as its members
will control more than 50% of the post transitory combined company.  Among other
things,  this requires Empire Resorts to present all financial  statements after
completion  of  the   consolidation,   prior  historical   financial  and  other
information of Catskill  Development  and requires a retroactive  restatement of
Catskill Development's  historical members' investment for the equivalent number
of shares of common stock received in the consolidation.

The pro forma  financial  statements that represent the  consolidated  financial
position of Catskill  Development and Empire Resorts includes  estimates.  These
estimates  could and most likely  will vary,  possibly  substantially,  from the
actual results that will be reported in future reporting  periods after the date
of the  closing.  Prior  to the  formal  closing,  new  approvals,  regulations,
ratification  of contracts and certified  appraisals  may be disclosed in future
public filings, possibly changing a reader's evaluation of the consolidation. In
addition,  subsequent public filings may contain information  different from the
information in these pro forma financial statements.

The condensed  consolidated pro-forma balance sheet is based upon the historical
balance sheets of Empire Resorts,  Monticello  Raceway  Development and Catskill
Development as of June 30, 2003 and assumes the consolidation took place on that
date.  The condensed  statements of operations  for the year ended  December 31,
2002  and the for the six  months  ended  June  30,  2003  are  based  upon  the
historical  statements of Empire  Resorts,  Monticello  Raceway  Development and
Catskill  Development for those periods.  The pro-forma statements of operations
have been adjusted to reflect the assumption that the  consolidation  took place
on January 1, 2002.

The unaudited pro forma  financial  statements  should be read together with the
financial  statements and notes of Empire  Resorts,  which are  incorporated  by
reference from Empire  Resorts'  Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 2002 and  Quarterly  Reports on Form 10-QSB for the quarters  ended
March  31 and  June 30,  2003,  and the  consolidated  financial  statements  of
Catskill  Development  for the year ended  December  31, 2002 and the six months
ended June 30, 2003.


                                      F-45




                      EMPIRE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      -------------------------------------

                          NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                       CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (UNAUDITED)


PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ARE AS FOLLOWS:


     (A)  Net property and equipment of Catskill  Development  to the members of
          Catskill Development following the consolidation (which will no longer
          include Empire Resorts).


     (B)  Issuance of approximately  16,643,000 shares of Empire Resorts' common
          stock in connection with the consolidation. The table below summarizes
          the changes to Empire  Resorts'  capitalization  that will result from
          the consolidation. The outstanding balance of common stock and options
          outstanding as of July 2003 was used for the presentation of these pro
          forma  financial  statements.  At  the  date  of  the  closing  of the
          consolidation,  the shares of common  stock  issued  will  reflect the
          actual amount of shares outstanding as of that date.

   Number of shares of common stock outstanding prior to the
   consolidation (approximated)...........................................              5,711,000
   Number of shares of common stock to be redeemed (see note F)...........             (2,393,000)
   Outstanding options (approximated).....................................                778,000
   Shares issued in consolidation to members of both Catskill Development
   and Monticello Raceway
   Development (approximated).............................................             16,643,000
   Total percentage of shares to be issued pursuant to the consolidation
   (actual)...............................................................                  80.25%


Reconciliation of Actual Shares Outstanding as of December 31, 2002 and June 30,
2003 to present

                                                                 December 31, 2002      June 30, 2003
                                                                  (in thousands)        (in thousands)

   Original outstanding shares as reported                               4,615                  5,121
   Elimination of shares redeemed (See F)                               (2,393)                (2,393)
   Shares issued to Catskill members in connection with the
   consolidation                                                        16,643                 16,643
                                                                        ------                 ------
   Pro forma outstanding shares                                         18,865                 19,371
                                                                        ======                 ======




     (C)  To  eliminate  Empire  Resorts'  investment  in  Catskill  Development
          recorded  on Empire  Resorts'  balance  sheet at June 30,  2003 in the
          amount of $7,517,000.

     (D)  Contribution of long term debt and related interest by certain members
          of   Catskill   Development   to  the  new   consolidated   entity  in
          consideration of the consolidation.

     (E)  Elimination of Empire  Resorts'  recorded  deficit,  as the accounting
          acquiree.


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                      EMPIRE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      -------------------------------------

                          NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                       CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (UNAUDITED)


     (F)  Redemption of Empire Resorts' common stock of certain  stockholders in
          exchange  for   approximately   $5,073,000  of  individual   long-term
          non-convertible  7%  notes  payable,  which  was a  condition  of  the
          consolidation.

     PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE SHEET AND THE
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

     (G)  Elimination  of  contributed  capital of Catskill  Development  as the
          accounting acquirer.

     PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
     ARE AS FOLLOWS:

     (H)  Records the interest  expense for the year ended December 31, 2002 and
          the six months ended June 30, 2003 as a result of Item F above.

     (I)  Elimination of interest on long term debt (see (D)) related to certain
          members of Catskill Development.

     (J)  Reflects   recognition   of  rent  expense  to  be  paid  to  Catskill
          Development  for the  year  ended  December  31,  2002 and for the six
          months ended June 30, 2003.

     (K)  Elimination of depreciation of net property and equipment  distributed
          by Catskill Development to its members not including Empire Resorts.

     (L)  Elimination  of Empire  Resorts'  recorded loss in equity of affiliate
          for the six months ended June 30. 2003  included in the  operations of
          Catskill Development.


                                      F-47

EX-5

                 Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP
                                505 Park Avenue
                            New York, New York 10022
                                 (212) 753-7200




                                                                October 16, 2003



Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

                 Re:   EMPIRE RESORTS, INC.
                       ----------------------

Ladies and Gentlemen:

       We have  acted  as  counsel  to  Empire  Resorts,  Inc.  (formerly  Alpha
Hospitality Corporation),  a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in connection
with the filing of its  registration  statement  on Form S-3 (the  "Registration
Statement")  relating to 772,993 shares (the "Shares") of its common stock, $.01
par value per share (the "Common Stock"), as more particularly  described in the
Registration Statement.

       We advise you that we have  examined  originals  or copies  certified  or
otherwise  identified to our  satisfaction of the  Registration  Statement,  the
Prospectus  forming  a part  thereof  (the  "Prospectus"),  the  Certificate  of
Incorporation,  By-laws and corporate proceedings of the Company, and such other
documents,  instruments and certificates of officers and  representatives of the
Company and of public officials, and we have made such examination of law, as we
have deemed appropriate as the basis for the opinion hereinafter  expressed.  In
making such examination,  we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the
authenticity of all documents  submitted to us as originals,  and the conformity
to original  documents of documents  submitted to us as certified or photostatic
copies.

       On the basis of the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Shares have
been duly and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable.

       We  express no opinion as to any laws other than the laws of the State of
New York, the General  Corporation  Law of the State of Delaware and the federal
laws of the United States of America.





October 16, 2003
Page 2

       We hereby  consent  to the  filing of this  opinion  as an exhibit to the
Registration  Statement and to the reference  made to our firm under the caption
"Legal Matters" in the Prospectus.



                          Very truly yours,



                          /s/ Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP
                          ------------------------------------------------------
                              OLSHAN GRUNDMAN FROME ROSENZWEIG & WOLOSKY LLP

EX-23

                                                                    Exhibit 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


     We  consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference  to  Amendment  2 in the
Registration  Statement on Form S-3 of our audit report dated  February 14, 2003
relating to the 2002 consolidated  financial statements of Empire Resorts,  Inc.
(formerly Alpha Hospitality Corporation),  which appears in the Company's annual
report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended  December 31,  2002,  as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2003, and to the reference to
our firm under the caption "Experts" in this registration statement.







                                                 /s/ Friedman Alpren & Green LLP


New York, New York
October 14, 2003

EX-23

                                                                    Exhibit 23.2


                       Consent of Independent Accountants

     We  hereby  consent  to the use in this  Amendment  No.  2 to  Registration
Statement No.  333-104541 of Empire Resorts,  Inc. on Form S-3/A ("Amendment No.
2") of (i) our report  dated June 25, 2003  relating  to the  audited  financial
statements of Catskill  Development,  L.L.C.  and (ii) our report dated July 18,
2003  relating  to  the  audited  financial  statements  of  Monticello  Raceway
Development Company,  LLC, each of which appear in such Registration  Statement.
We hereby  acknowledge the use in Amendment No. 2 of (i) our report dated August
1, 2003  relating to the  unaudited  reviewed  financial  statements of Catskill
Development,  L.L.C.  and (ii) our report  dated July 18,  2003  relating to the
unaudited  reviewed  financial  statements  of  Monticello  Raceway  Development
Company,  LLC,  each of which  appear in such  Registration  Statement.  We also
consent to the reference to us under the heading  "Experts" in such Registration
Statement.



/S/ Bachrach, Waschitz & Waschitz, LLP


Monticello, New York
October 14, 2003