Can NY Casinos Help New York Usurp Atlantic City As Gambling Destination?
With downstate New York casinos coming, and potentially NY online casinos, could the Empire State surpass Atlantic City as a destination capital?
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March Madness Boosts NY Sports Betting To Near-Record With Over $1.7 Billion In Handle
Fueled by the 2023 NCAA Tournament, online sports betting in New York approached $1.8 billion in handle - just shy of its own record set earlier this year.
Mets, Yankees Among Teams Receiving Most Public Backing With NY Sportsbooks
The New York Mets and New York Yankees have received plenty of public NY sports betting backing for the 2023 World Series. Can they buck the trend?
Opposition Growing As Sands New York Casino Looks To Land One Of Three Downstate Licenses
A potential Sands New York casino has drawn more opposition from local groups. But emphasizing "resort" versus "casino" could help the project.
Lawmakers Make Clear That NY Sports Betting Tax Rate Is Here To Stay
Two lawmakers who previously attempted to lower the 51% tax rate, Assemb. Gary Pretlow and Sen. Joe Addabbo note that it will not change in the near future.
Assembly Proposal Carves Out 20 Acres Of Parkland For Potential NY Casino In Queens
A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would carve out "at least" 20 acres of parkland surrounding Citi Field, space targeted for a NY casino.