Two Casino Execs Offer Differing Views On iGaming’s Impact, NY Pols Should Take Heed
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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.
Asking if New York online casinos could negatively impact the success of both existing and incoming land-based gambling operators is fair game.
New York City’s legislative body took action this week to help improve the odds for gambling companies looking to roll the dice in Gotham.
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel, which is operated by Suffolk Off-Track Betting, will undergo its first major renovation in New York since it opened in 2017.
A statewide update to the system used by the video lottery terminals (VLTs) inside New York racinos and casinos will take place on Tuesday morning.
Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets, released a new poll showing strong support for his Hard Rock casino project in Queens.
The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning change that could make building a casino in the five boroughs easier for developers.