Grant Lucas, Author at PlayNY

PENN To Acquire Wynn NY Sports Betting License, To Roll Out ESPN Bet This Year

PENN Entertainment announced a deal to acquire the WynnBet license, creating an opening for ESPN Bet to hit the New York sports betting scene this year.

Posted on: February 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Woman plays slots at Resorts World Catskills for a story on January 2024 revenue generated by the four upstate casinos in New York

Winter Tanks New York Casino Revenue, But Light Remains At End Of Tunnel

Upstate casinos in New York generated $49.1 million in revenue for January, their lowest total since 2022. But the state won't stay that low for long.

Posted on: February 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Buffalo Bills Dawson Knox celebrates for a story on the January 2024 New York sports betting revenue report

NY Sportsbooks Start 2024 Strong With Highest Revenue Month Ever In January

The run of three straight $2 billion handle months ended, but sports betting in New York saw a record revenue month to kick off the new year strong.

Posted on: February 10, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Lawmaker signs legislation for a story on a bill to create more funding for problem gambling from New York sports betting

New Bill Could Create More Problem Gambling Funding From NY Sports Betting

A new bill calls for the state to funnel 1% of state tax revenue from New York sports betting to help bolster problem gambling resources in the state.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

business plan showing 2024 loading to 2025 for a story on when downstate new york casino licenses will be awarded

Despite Optimism, Downstate NY Casino Licensing May Not Come Until Mid-2025

When combing through Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget, an omission indicates that downstate New York casino licensing may not end until summer 2025.

Posted on: February 6, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

man looks through magnifying glass at paper for a story on an amended New York online casino bill in the Senate

Detailing Some Of The Changes Made In Amended Bill To Legalize NY Online Casinos

Sen. Joe Addabbo took the next step toward legalization of New York online casinos, expounding on his bill before submitting it to a Senate committee.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

MetLife Stadium during a New York Giants game for a story on sports betting data by fans during New York games

In-Stadium Betting During New York Giants/Jets Games Among Highest In NFL

The geolocation company reported that New York Giants and Jets games saw some of the highest transactions at MetLife Stadium during the 2023 regular season.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

woman leads town hall meeting for a story on community responses to proposed downstate New York casinos

Community Roundup: How Residents Have Responded To Downstate NY Casinos Lately

Garnering support of local communities is a big factor in earning one of three downstate New York casino licenses. How have residents responded lately?

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Biggest Hurdle For Passage, Union Calls NY Online Casino Bill ‘A Job Killer’

The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council provided some candid - arguable grim - responses to Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill to legalize online casinos in NY.

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas