Dan Holmes, Author at PlayNY

phones with hands exchanging money for story on why new york hasn't legalized online casinos yet

Why Haven’t More States, Like New York, Legalized Online Casinos Already?

Why hasn't legal online casino gaming spread faster in the United States? As New York has realized, there is much revenue left on the table without it.

Posted on: December 28, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

new york state capitol building in albany

Michigan Sets Precedent With Social Online Casinos That New York Could Follow

As Michigan orders social online casinos to cease operations, it begs the question: How will that affect how regulators perceive them in New York?

Posted on: November 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

NY Woman Says She Won Unclaimed $12 Million Lottery Prize 31 Years Ago

Over 30 years since the state's largest unclaimed jackpot, a Staten Island woman now says she is the winner of the $12 million New York Lottery prize.

Posted on: October 30, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Scott Sibella, seen here while he was COO at MGM in Las Vegas, faces a Nevada lawsuit claiming he allowed criminals to gamble with "ill-gotten" funds

Sibella Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Letting Criminals Gamble In Vegas

A former executive with MGM Resorts and Resorts World, Scott Sibella faces a lawsuit out of Nevada for allegedly ignoring on-site criminal activity.

Posted on: October 26, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

National Indian Gaming Commission Critical Of Commercial Casinos For Security Issues

The National Indian Gaming Commission championed its reliance on superior technology for security at tribal-owned properties, including at New York casinos.

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

sign for casino owned by MGM Resorts, which updated how latest ransomware attack affected BetMGM Sportsbook in New York and Empire City Casino in Yonkers

MGM Resorts Reeling From Cybersecurity Attack, But It Did Not Impact BetMGM In New York

MGM Resorts continues to fight back from a ransomware attack last week. The company provided an update as to how it affected BetMGM Sportsbook in New York.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes