Corey Sharp, Author at PlayNY

Wynn’s Downstate Casino Bid Lacks Support From Manhattan Borough President

Manhattan borough president Mark Levine has expressed dissatisfaction with Wynn Resorts and Related Companies downstate casino bid.

Posted on: February 21, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

New York’s Online Casino Effort Resumes as Sen. Addabbo Leads the Charge Again

Sen. Joe Addabbo proposed online casino legislation in New York for the fourth straight year on Tuesday, hoping to cross the finish line.

Posted on: January 22, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

DraftKings Launches Subscription Service To Provide New York Sports Bettors With Improved Odds

DraftKings has introduced a new subscription service to New York bettors that provides users with better odds for parlay betting.

Posted on: January 3, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Image of a proposed Wynn New York City casino in Hudson Yards for a story on new renderings released.

Wynn NYC Releases Eye-Popping Renderings Of $12 Billion Casino Project In Hudson Yards

Wynn Resorts and Related Companies dropped a video rendering of their proposed $12 billion casino project over the Hudson Yards area in New York City.

Posted on: August 30, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Sign for New York off-track betting for a story on lawmakers claiming buyout packages for three former executives were illegal.

NY Lawmakers Believe Western Regional OTB Executives’ Buyouts Are Illegal

Two New York lawmakers have requested an inquiry into buyout packages of three former Western Regional executives that they say are illegal.

Posted on: August 26, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Bull statue in New York's financial district. New York is missing out while states such as NJ and PA are producing significant tax revenue from thriving online casino sectors.

New York Is Missing Out On Bull Market Of Online Casino Tax Revenue

New York is missing out while states such as NJ and PA are producing significant tax revenue from thriving online casino sectors.

Posted on: August 21, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Customer bets at Rivers Sportsbook for a story on BetRivers not implementing surcharge taxes at its New York online sportsbook.

BetRivers Puts ‘Our Customers First’ As It Declines To Surcharge NY Bettors

BetRivers made an emphatic statement opposing DraftKings' new surcharge strategy in New York, pledging to put "our customers first."

Posted on: August 6, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of the starting gate at Saratoga Race Course for a story on the NYRA removing horse betting content from TwinSpires over a contract dispute.

Churchill Downs Dueling With NYRA Over Horse Betting Contractual Dispute

The New York Racing Association, amid a contractual feud with Churchill Downs, has removed all Saratoga content from the TwinSpires horse betting app.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Corey Sharp