Grant Lucas

Managing Editor

Grant Lucas is a former managing editor for PlayNY. A longtime, award-winning sports writer, Grant has covered gambling and legal sports betting since 2018, when he got his start reporting on the New Jersey and Pennsylvania industries. He now oversees PlayNY as New York expands legalized gambling to sports betting and online casino gaming.

Posts by Grant Lucas:

view of manhattan skyline for a story on a local community board pushing back on a zoning amendment proposal from Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Adams Zoning Amendment Proposal For NY Casinos Brings ‘Shame’ On City

While New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to help expedite the casino licensing process, Manhattan locals voiced their displeasure for such a proposal.

Posted on: December 22, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

skyline of new york city for a story on why 2024 is the year online casinos will be legalized

Why 2024 Will Go Down As The Year New York Finally Legalized Online Casinos

After years of attempting and ultimately failing to legalize online casinos in New York, 2024 stands as the year it finally happens. And here's why.

Posted on: December 21, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

manhattan bridge frames new york city skyline for a story on legalizing ny online casinos in 2024

NY Sports Betting Has Built The Foundation On Which To Legalize Online Casinos

Online sports betting in New York continues to set records. It continues to grow. But there is more to be had. And online casinos can get New York there.

Posted on: December 20, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

patch for new york state police for a story on a former sergeant sentenced in connection with an illegal gambling ring

New York State Police Sergeant Sentenced In Connection To Illegal Gambling Ring

Thomas Loewke, a former New York State Police sergeant, pleaded guilty to obstructing an investigation into an illegal sports betting and poker ring.

Posted on: December 19, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

On Heels Of Strong Start, ESPN Bet Now Looks For Ways To Launch In New York

Two years after it downplayed the success of sports betting in New York, PENN now looks to get ESPN Bet into the fray. But how can that happen?

Posted on: December 18, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

construction for las vegas sands casino in pennsylvania

Court Upholds Lease Invalidation, Creating Uphill Battle For Sands NY Casino

How could Las Vegas Sands, in pursuit of a downstate New York Casino license, bounce back after a court invalidated its lease agreement?

Posted on: December 15, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

man at slot machine at resorts world catskills in new york

Commercial New York Casinos Report Lowest Revenue In 9 Months, Falling Behind 2022 Pace

While it was a down month for land-based casinos in New York, the four properties combined to surpass $1 billion in lifetime state tax revenue.

Posted on: December 12, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

saratoga race course in saratoga springs will host 2024 belmont stakes

Saratoga Race Course To Take Over Belmont Stakes Hosting Duties In 2024

As Belmont Park undergoes much-needed renovations, the 156th Belmont Stakes will relocate to Saratoga Race Course upstate.

Posted on: December 11, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

barstool sports founder dave portnoy, who "quit gambling" after buffalo bills loss

Latest Buffalo Bills Loss Leads Barstool’s Dave Portnoy To ‘Quit Gambling’

After the Buffalo Bills watched a 10-point lead end up in an overtime loss, Barstool founder Dave Portnoy proclaimed that he "quit gambling."

Posted on: December 9, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

two mega millions lottery tickets from new hampshire

NY Lottery Player Defies Odds With Two $1 Million Mega Millions Tickets

A West Hempstead man claimed two second-place Mega Millions tickets in the same New York Lottery drawing, adding up to a total of $1.3 million.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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