Needing To Move Quick, Bally’s Agrees To Pay Upward Of $100M For Trump Golf Links
Bally's needed a spot for a potential downstate New York casino. They have it now. And it could cost Bally's over $100 million.
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.
Bally's needed a spot for a potential downstate New York casino. They have it now. And it could cost Bally's over $100 million.
Now celebrating 30 years of operations, Turning Stone Resort Casino prepares to open a lounge and Caesars sportsbook in December.
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In recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Month, Sen. Joe Addabbo hosted a virtual education session that shed light on problem gambling.