Grant Lucas, Author at PlayNY

Fanatics Could Get NY Sports Betting License From PointsBet Next Month

The New York State Gaming Commission began vetting Fanatics and believe it could approve the NY sports betting license transfer from PointsBet within weeks.

Posted on: August 3, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Las Vegas Sands Partners With Canyon Ranch For Wellness Center At Proposed NY Casino

Las Vegas Sands intends to build a luxury spa, fitness and food destination as it looks to get on the locals' good side for a potential New York casino.

Posted on: July 31, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Five $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In New York As $1 Billion Jackpot Goes To California

While the third-largest Powerball jackpot matched a ticket in California, the New York Lottery saw five tickets qualify for $1 million prizes.

Posted on: July 20, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Bally Bet Shutting Down NY Sports Betting Services To ‘Elevate Your Betting Experience’

Starting June 30, Bally Bet will go offline with its New York sports betting services. Here's what you need to know as the day approaches.

Posted on: June 23, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

The Return Of Baffert, The Rise Of Tapit, The Test Of Champions: Breaking Down The 2023 Belmont Stakes

Storylines abound as the 2023 Belmont Stakes approaches. A legendary trainer returns to the track. The Tapit lineage continues. Who do you got on Saturday?

Posted on: June 10, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Streak Of Billion-Dollar Months Continues As New York Nears $25 Billion In Lifetime Handle

With a ninth straight month of topping $1 billion in accepted bets, online sports betting in New York is about to cross a historic milestone.

Posted on: June 9, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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With Revised NY Casinos Plan, Related Companies Believes It Has A Wynn-ing Bid

With two other proposal hitting hurdles, Related shared a revised plan for a Wynn-branded New York casino in Hudson Yards.

Posted on: June 1, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Clock Is Ticking For Updated Gaming Compact Between Seneca Nation, New York

While New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recused herself from negotiations, the Seneca Nation continues to pressure the state for an updated deal.

Posted on: May 31, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Sands NY Casino Lease Gets Approval From Nassau County, But Hurdles Remain

While local legislators overwhelmingly approved a land lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands, the proposed NY casino still faces hurdles.

Posted on: May 23, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Two Months After First Expected, We Still Await Round 1 Answers For Downstate NY Casinos

The process for licensing downstate New York casinos continues to drag on as state officials continue to work on Round 1 answers for interested applicants.

Posted on: May 22, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Fanatics Could Get NY Sports Betting License From PointsBet Next Month

Las Vegas Sands Partners With Canyon Ranch For Wellness Center At Proposed NY Casino

Five $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In New York As $1 Billion Jackpot Goes To California

Bally Bet Shutting Down NY Sports Betting Services To ‘Elevate Your Betting Experience’

The Return Of Baffert, The Rise Of Tapit, The Test Of Champions: Breaking Down The 2023 Belmont Stakes

Streak Of Billion-Dollar Months Continues As New York Nears $25 Billion In Lifetime Handle

With Revised NY Casinos Plan, Related Companies Believes It Has A Wynn-ing Bid

Clock Is Ticking For Updated Gaming Compact Between Seneca Nation, New York

Sands NY Casino Lease Gets Approval From Nassau County, But Hurdles Remain

Two Months After First Expected, We Still Await Round 1 Answers For Downstate NY Casinos

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected

New York Lawmaker Pushes Sweeps Ban to Pave Way for Online Casinos

Resorts World, Bally’s Casino Projects Receive Strong Community Backing at Hearings