NYRA operates three major thoroughbred racetracks in New York State and runs digital betting services (NYRA Bets) alongside live racing. The organization is mid-sized with 1,001–5,000 employees and currently scaling operationally: hiring is accelerating across 53 open roles, with a 2:1 ratio of ops and security positions relative to sales and marketing, reflecting a focus on venue operations, safety infrastructure, and compliance. Active projects include deploying a security operations center, implementing fleet technology, and launching customer insights platforms—suggesting investment in internal systems maturity alongside customer-facing innovation.
Notable leadership hires: Dormitory Lead, Director, Operations
The New York Racing Association holds exclusive franchises to operate Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Beyond live racing events, NYRA runs NYRA Bets, a digital platform for wagering and handicapping contests. The organization is structured around operational, security, and venue-management functions, with pain points concentrated on emergency response coordination, regulatory compliance, fleet efficiency, and data accuracy in the betting and analytics pipeline. NYRA is accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance and is a founding member of the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition.
Active projects include deploying a security operations center, implementing fleet technology solutions, launching new premium seating, building customer segmentation and loyalty features, and improving handicapping contest execution on the NYRA Bets platform.
NYRA is headquartered in Jamaica, New York, and operates three thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.
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