Grant Lucas, Author at PlayNY

New York Yankees Jazz Chisolm for a story on the July revenue report for New York sportsbooks.

Sportsbooks Post First Billion-Dollar July As New York Nears $50 Billion In Lifetime Handle

Sportsbooks in New York had their first billion-dollar July, extending the industry's streak to 12 straight months as it nears a landmark total.

Posted on: August 10, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

ESPN Bet retail sportsbook in Detroit for a story on the online sportsbook launching in New York by the end of August.

Penn: Surcharge Tax ‘Interesting’ As It Targets End Of August For ESPN Bet Launch

Penn will remain an observer of the controversial surcharge tax from DraftKings, and it set a timetable for the New York launch of ESPN Bet.

Posted on: August 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Sands New York casino for a story on Nassau County legislators approving the 42-year lease.

Nassau County Legislature Approves New Lease Proposal For Sands New York

Another positive step was taken for Las Vegas Sands, which saw Nassau County legislators approve a proposed 42-year lease to take over Nassau Hub.

Posted on: August 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Bally's Bronx casino propose in New York for a story on executives lauding the project as 'superior' to other competitors.

Economic Benefit Of Bally’s Bronx Casino ‘Will More Positively Impact’ Area Than Other Bids

Bally's Corp. has not wavered from optimism surrounding its proposed downstate New York casino, and executives doubled down on that last week.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a phone with DraftKings Sportsbook for a story on the New York sports betting operator adding a surcharge on winning bets.

Starting Jan. 1, DraftKings Will Begin Adding ‘Gaming Tax Surcharge’ To Winning Bets

Because of New York's high 51% tax rate, DraftKings has decided to add "nominal" fees to winning bets place in the Empire State starting January 1, 2025.

Posted on: August 2, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Wynn Las Vegas for a story on WynnBet shutting down its New York sports betting operations.

All Bets Are Off: WynnBet Closes Up Shop On New York Sportsbook

With ESPN Bet looking to make a fall debut in New York, WynnBet officially took its final bets in the Empire State on Monday.

Posted on: July 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a questionnaire for a story on poll results from Sen. Joseph Addabbo showing support for legalizing online casinos in New York.

Poll Finds More Residents Support Prostitution, Death By Dignity Than NY Online Casinos

A poll from Sen. Joseph Addabbo found that more 15th Senate District residents support prostitution than the legalization of online casinos in New York.

Posted on: July 29, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Times Square for a story on proposed Caesars Palace downstate casino maybe having a clearer path to licensing, but pushback is still growing.

Caesars Palace May Have Clearer Path To NY Casino License, But Pushback Still Growing

Pushback against other local downstate New York casino proposals may free up Caesars Palace, but Times Square locals continue to voice opposition.

Posted on: July 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Nassau County Legislative Building for a story on a rules committee approving a 42-year lease for Las Vegas Sands.

Rules Committee Advances Lease Approval For Las Vegas Sands Development

The Nassau County Legislature Rules Committee signed off on the lease approval for Las Vegas Sands, but emphasized it has nothing to do with casino plans.

Posted on: July 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a man playing poker online for a story on an Ohio report suggesting that's the best path to take before online casinos.

Study Commission In Ohio Shows New York Approach To Online Casinos Might Work

Two months after Sen. Joseph Addabbo proposed online poker legalization, an Ohio lawmaker said that's the path to take before legalizing online casinos.

Posted on: July 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Sportsbooks Post First Billion-Dollar July As New York Nears $50 Billion In Lifetime Handle

Penn: Surcharge Tax ‘Interesting’ As It Targets End Of August For ESPN Bet Launch

Nassau County Legislature Approves New Lease Proposal For Sands New York

Economic Benefit Of Bally’s Bronx Casino ‘Will More Positively Impact’ Area Than Other Bids

Starting Jan. 1, DraftKings Will Begin Adding ‘Gaming Tax Surcharge’ To Winning Bets

All Bets Are Off: WynnBet Closes Up Shop On New York Sportsbook

Poll Finds More Residents Support Prostitution, Death By Dignity Than NY Online Casinos

Caesars Palace May Have Clearer Path To NY Casino License, But Pushback Still Growing

Rules Committee Advances Lease Approval For Las Vegas Sands Development

Study Commission In Ohio Shows New York Approach To Online Casinos Might Work

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