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NY Casino License Transfer Del Lago New Owner Churchill Downs Incorporated

NYSGC Approves New York Casino License Transfer To Churchill Downs

The New York State Gaming Commission awarded the New York casino license transfer to incoming del Lago owner Churchill Downs Incorporated.

Posted on: November 2, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

New York Governor Debate Kathy Hochul Buffalo Bills Stadium

Critics Blast Gov. Hochul For State Budget Deal To Pay For New Buffalo Bills Stadium

Gov. Kathy Hochul defended her decision to funnel $650 million in taxpayer dollars toward a new Buffalo Bills stadium.

Posted on: October 27, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

New York Lottery NY Online Casinos Underage Gambling Prevention

Underage Gambling Prevention Crucial To NY Online Casino Expansion

Crackdown and new training on underage gambling prevention will be at heart of New York online casino legislation when discussions resume.

Posted on: October 26, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

DraftKings Sportsbook NY New York Knicks NBA Betting

Examining The 2022-23 New York Knicks With DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello

Johnny Avello from DraftKings Sportsbook breaks down the 2022-23 New York Knicks and their NY sports betting odds to win the NBA title.

Posted on: October 17, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

DraftKings Sportsbook NY Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting

Breaking Down 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets Season With DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello

Johnny Avello from DraftKings Sportsbook breaks down the 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets and their New York sports betting odds to win the NBA title.

Posted on: October 14, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

NY Sports Betting Pew Research Center Survey Online Sportsbooks Betting

Survey Says More Adults Bet With Friends/Family, But NY Online Sportsbooks Say Different

According to Pew Research Center, more adults wager with friends and family than online sportsbooks. With New York sports betting, that is not the case.

Posted on: October 13, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

Coney Island New York Casinos Downstate Thor Equities

Thor Equities Working On Bid For Downstate New York Casino At Coney Island

A sizable bid is expected to come from Thor Equities to potentially build a downstate New York casino at Coney Island.

Posted on: October 12, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

NY Sports Betting Revenue September 2022 Handle $1 Billion

NY Sports Betting Bounces Back To $1.3 Billion Thanks To NFL

Online sports betting in New York reported nearly $1.3 billion in September handle, thanks largely to return of football.

Posted on: October 7, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

Jackpocket New York Islanders NY Lottery Partnership

New York Islanders Will Feature Jackpocket On Home Helmets During 2022-23 NHL Season

The New York Islanders will feature the Jackpocket digital lottery brand when they take the ice for the franchise's 50th NHL season.

Posted on: October 6, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

NY Online Casinos Legal Launch East Coast Gaming Congress

New York Online Casinos Could Launch ‘In The Near Future,’ According To Expert Panel

A panel of regulators and executives believe New York online casinos could launch "in the near future" as part of next wave of legalization.

Posted on: September 30, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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NYSGC Approves New York Casino License Transfer To Churchill Downs

Critics Blast Gov. Hochul For State Budget Deal To Pay For New Buffalo Bills Stadium

Underage Gambling Prevention Crucial To NY Online Casino Expansion

Examining The 2022-23 New York Knicks With DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello

Breaking Down 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets Season With DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello

Survey Says More Adults Bet With Friends/Family, But NY Online Sportsbooks Say Different

Thor Equities Working On Bid For Downstate New York Casino At Coney Island

NY Sports Betting Bounces Back To $1.3 Billion Thanks To NFL

New York Islanders Will Feature Jackpocket On Home Helmets During 2022-23 NHL Season

New York Online Casinos Could Launch ‘In The Near Future,’ According To Expert Panel

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