Did You Know? Two NYC-Area Casinos Are Among Most Successful In America
The Queens/Yonkers region was the sixth-largest legal gambling market in the US last year, generating over $1.5 billion in annual revenue.
David Danzis is a writer for PlayNY. A New Jersey native and honors graduate of Rutgers University, he served as a newspaper reporter for the New Jersey Herald and Press of Atlantic City, earning statewide awards for his coverage of politics, government, education, sports and business. Today, he contributes to New York's growing legal gambling landscape, including online sports betting and potential legalization of NY online casinos. David lives in Mays Landing with his wife and two children. When not on the beach, a golf course, or snowboarding, David enjoys watching his beloved New York sports teams — Yankees, Jets, Rangers and Knicks.
The Queens/Yonkers region was the sixth-largest legal gambling market in the US last year, generating over $1.5 billion in annual revenue.
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