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