Grant Lucas, Author at PlayNY

New York Mets Harrison Bader for a story on the New York sports betting tax rate of 51% not changing.

Assemblyman: 51% Tax Rate On NY Sports Betting Will Not Be Decreased

Speaking at a conference, Assemblyman Troy Mackey indicated that the 51% tax rate on New York sports betting will not be lowered anytime soon.

Posted on: July 19, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Nassau Coliseum for a story on Nassau County officials approving a 42-year lease for a proposed Sands New York casino.

New Lease On Life: Sands New York Has 42-Year Lease Approved In Nassau County

Months after a court invalidated an initial lease agreement, Las Vegas Sands saw officials approve on a new lease to bring a New York casino to Long Island.

Posted on: July 18, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Resorts World NYC if it receives a downstate casino license for a story on the casino bolstering the industry's workforce.

Resorts World NYC Continues Commitment To Bolstering Casino Workforce Ahead Of Expansion

Resorts World New York City completed another six-week course designed to train current and future casino employees with downstate casino expansion coming.

Posted on: July 17, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of Wynn New York City, a proposed downstate New York casino in Hudson Yards that continues to face opposition.

High Line Launches Campaign Against Wynn New York City To Protect Western Rail Yards

The High Line launched a campaign against a proposed Wynn casino in Hudson Yards, which many say go against a 2009 rezoning agreement.

Posted on: July 12, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Yankee Stadium for a story on MGM Resorts forming a new partnership with the New York Yankees.

Yankees Find Home Away From Home Courtesy Of New Partnership With MGM Resorts

MGM Resorts entered into a new agreement to bring some of its flavor to the New York Yankees, who will find a home away from home at Empire City Casino.

Posted on: July 10, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Rivers Casino in Pennsylvania for a story on June 2024 revenue in New York.

June Casino Revenue A Mixed Bag As New York Desperately Needs To Speed Up Downstate Licensing

Despite the casino industry crossing the $4 billion benchmark, New York now sees that it needs the three downstate licenses sooner rather than later.

Posted on: July 9, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Mets' Tyrone Taylor celebrates for a story on the June 2024 sports betting revenue report in New York.

Handle Falls Drastically In June, But NY Sportsbooks On Pace For Record-Setting 2024

Despite a drastic drop-off in month-over-month handle and revenue, sportsbooks in New Jersey are well on their way for another record-setting year.

Posted on: July 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a door closing for a story on how 2024 legalization of online casinos in New York may be ending.

Door Closing On 2024 NY Online Casino Legalization, But It Remains Ajar For Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul commented on the stability of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, potentially closing the door on New York online casinos.

Posted on: July 2, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a man tightrope walking between hourglasses for a story on the Gaming Facility Location Board setting a June 2025 deadline for downstate New York casino applications.

Gaming Facility Location Board’s June 2025 Deadline A Year Later Than Timeline Proposed By Bill

The Gaming Facility Location Board set its own timeline for downstate New York casino applications, a year later than what's spelled out in a proposed bill.

Posted on: June 28, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a lottery ticket for a story on theLotter launching a New York lottery courier service.

Another Courier Service Prepares To Enter New York As TheLotter ‘Will Be Launching Soon’

A fourth lottery courier service "will be launching soon" in New York as theLotter announces it received a license in the Empire State.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Assemblyman: 51% Tax Rate On NY Sports Betting Will Not Be Decreased

New Lease On Life: Sands New York Has 42-Year Lease Approved In Nassau County

Resorts World NYC Continues Commitment To Bolstering Casino Workforce Ahead Of Expansion

High Line Launches Campaign Against Wynn New York City To Protect Western Rail Yards

Yankees Find Home Away From Home Courtesy Of New Partnership With MGM Resorts

June Casino Revenue A Mixed Bag As New York Desperately Needs To Speed Up Downstate Licensing

Handle Falls Drastically In June, But NY Sportsbooks On Pace For Record-Setting 2024

Door Closing On 2024 NY Online Casino Legalization, But It Remains Ajar For Now

Gaming Facility Location Board’s June 2025 Deadline A Year Later Than Timeline Proposed By Bill

Another Courier Service Prepares To Enter New York As TheLotter ‘Will Be Launching Soon’

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