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:

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who unveiled a more-detailed look at his vision for a New York casino and other amenities around Citi Field in Queens.

Cohen: Metropolitan Park, With Hard Rock Casino, A Space Queens ‘Deserves’

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a plan to turn 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into an extravagant greenspace featuring a Hard Rock NY casino.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

An overhead view of Trump Golf Links, now known as Bally's Golf Links, which, according to testimony cost Bally's $60 million to take over as opposed to the previously reported total of at least $100 million

Testimony Reveals Bally’s Paid $60 Million To Take Over Trump Golf Links

Donald Trump Jr. testified last week that Bally's paid $60 million to take over the operating lease at the Ferry Point golf course.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

The skyline of New York City, which would presumable feature three casinos in the area. But an analyst projects that the awarding of those licenses would be delayed to 2025.

“Circus” Of NY Casino Politics Could Delay Downstate Licensing Until 2025

An analyst noted that the "circus" of New York casino politics could delay the awarding of downstate licensing, among other things.

Posted on: November 3, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth said during a recent earnings call that it was "highly likely" his company would not pursue a license for a downstate New York casino.

Vornado Becomes First Bidder To Pull Out Of Downstate NY Casino Bidding

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth said that it was "highly likely" it would not pursue a license for a downstate New York casino.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of the Sands NY casino at Nassau Coliseum, which Sands CEO Rob Goldstein called a "compelling" bid to earn licensing

‘Compelling’ NY Casino Bid Has Sands Optimistic About Downstate Licensing

During a recent third-quarter earnings call, Las Vegas Sands CEO Rob Goldstein called his company's New York casino bid "compelling" with community support.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

image of cybersecurity code over video lottery machines, much like those that were impacted by a cyberattack at New York casinos

‘Service Interruption’ That Forced NY Casino Closures Confirmed As Cyberattack

A week after several New York casinos were forced to close, state regulators confirmed that it was the result of a "cybersecurity event."

Posted on: October 24, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of a proposed casino in Manhattan by the Soloviev Group, which has proposed the largest number of affordable housing in the area in a decade

Largest Affordable Housing Plan In 10 Years Part Of Soloviev Casino Project

The Soloviev Group, with plans for a Mohegan Sun casino in Manhattan, now plans to build affordable apartments if it receives a gaming license.

Posted on: October 20, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

image of a person holding a phone with an online casino app, which experts say are inevitable for legalization in new york

Experts Agree: Online Casino Legalization Inevitable, NY May Be Next

Several industry experts agreed that online casino legalization is inevitable. But how but could the industry be in New York?

Posted on: October 18, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

a california winner won the $1.76 jackpot from powerball, which helped generate record sales in New York

Near-Record Powerball Jackpot Generates Record New York Lottery Sales

While the $1.76 billion jackpot went to a California ticket, the New York Lottery saw record sales lead to big funding for New York education.

Posted on: October 17, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

logos of underdog fantasy and prize picks, who saw new york regulators adopt stricter regulations on their daily fantasy sports offerings

Regulators Ban Daily Fantasy Sports Games That Resemble NY Sports Betting

New York regulators adopted rules to ban specific daily fantasy sports contests that too closely resemble NY sports betting.

Posted on: October 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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