Grant Lucas, Author at PlayNY

Sen. Joseph Addabbo during the NEXT Summit in New York for a story on the next steps for legalizing online casinos

While Not Officially In The Budget, Online Casinos Could Still Get 2024 Nod For Legalization

Sen. Joseph Addabbo confirmed his online casino bill will not be in the coming budget, but that doesn't mean legalization still couldn't happen in 2024.

Posted on: March 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Colgate guard Brady Cummins for a story on the rules surrounding what you can and can't wager on in New York for the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Want To Bet On Colgate/Wagner Cinderella Runs? You Can’t In New York, But UConn Is Available

With UConn set to defend its NCAA national championship, we take a quick look back at the New York sports betting rules for college betting.

Posted on: March 20, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of Wynn New York City, which along with Related Companies released more details of the proposed New York casino in Hudson Yards.

Proposed Wynn NYC Casino To Provide ‘Generational Benefits’ To State

Related Companies and Wynn Resorts divulged more details about its proposed Wynn New York City casino in Hudson Yards.

Posted on: March 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of Point Place Casino, which will receive $50 million in upgrades from the Oneida Indian Nation

Point Place Casino To Get $50M In Upgrades Due To ‘Incredible Demand’

Already with a massive project going on at Turning Stone, the Oneida Indian Nation revealed major upgrades coming to Point Place Casino.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Belmont Park, which will see demolition begin in March 2023 with plans to complete renovations and construction by 2026

Renderings Released For Revitalized Belmont Park Plan With Eyes On Fall 2026 Completion

Officials expect Belmont Park to see demolition begin on its grandstand and clubhouse this month with plans to complete construction by 2026.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Photo of St. John's basketball team and Rick Pitino for story on NY having its best-ever sports betting handle month in February

Sportsbooks Cap Football Season With $1.77B Month, Best February Yet

The totals may be the its lowest since early fall, but the New York sports betting industry put up the best February revenue totals since launching.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a panel of experts for a story on industry insiders tabbing New York as one of the next states to legalize online casinos

NEXT Summit Panel Puts NY In Next Wave Of States To Legalize Online Casinos

While New York likely won't see online casinos legalized in 2024, a panel of industry experts believes the Empire State will achieve the feat soon.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Sen. Joseph Addabbo in front of Manhattan skyline for a story on NY online casinos not being included in Senate budget

2024 NY Senate Budget Won’t Include iGaming As Efforts Hit ‘Holding Pattern’

Speaking at the NEXT Summit New York, Sen. Joseph Addabbo said that any effort to legalize online casinos will need involvement from Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who along with Hard Rock was among the biggest spenders on lobbying in 2023 among downstate New York casino license seekers

NY Lobbying Hit $130M In 2023, Cohen Spent Most Of All Casino Bidders

Breaking down how casino companies spent on lobbying in 2023, led by Steve Cohen and Hard Rock in the quest for a downstate New York casino license.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Bruce Blakeman and David Paterson in front of Hofstra University as the fight over a Las Vegas Sands casino wages on

Former Gov. Paterson, Text Message Highlight Latest Las Vegas Sands-Hofstra Drama

Former Gov. David Paterson claims discrimination, Bruce Blakeman shares text messages, and tension over a Las Vegas Sands New York casino continues to rise.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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While Not Officially In The Budget, Online Casinos Could Still Get 2024 Nod For Legalization

Want To Bet On Colgate/Wagner Cinderella Runs? You Can’t In New York, But UConn Is Available

Proposed Wynn NYC Casino To Provide ‘Generational Benefits’ To State

Point Place Casino To Get $50M In Upgrades Due To ‘Incredible Demand’

Renderings Released For Revitalized Belmont Park Plan With Eyes On Fall 2026 Completion

Sportsbooks Cap Football Season With $1.77B Month, Best February Yet

NEXT Summit Panel Puts NY In Next Wave Of States To Legalize Online Casinos

2024 NY Senate Budget Won’t Include iGaming As Efforts Hit ‘Holding Pattern’

NY Lobbying Hit $130M In 2023, Cohen Spent Most Of All Casino Bidders

Former Gov. Paterson, Text Message Highlight Latest Las Vegas Sands-Hofstra Drama

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