J.R. Duren, Author at PlayNY

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Lucchese Crime Family Member Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal New York Gambling Ring

Anthony Villani, a member of the Lucchese Crime Family, pled guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in New York.

Posted on: February 4, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

The Village of Garden City has filed suit over the proposed casino at Nassau Coliseum.

Village of Garden City Files Suit Over Nassau Casino Proposal

The Village of Garden City has filed a lawsuit against Las Vegas Sands and Nassau County over a bid to build a casino at Nassau Coliseum.

Posted on: December 16, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Hochul Vetoes Acceleration of Downstate Casino Licensing Process, Citing Fairness Concerns

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would’ve sped up the process for downstate casino licensing.

Posted on: November 26, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

High Profile Trainers Indicted In Horse Racing Doping Scheme

The trainer of Maximum Security was among those indicted.

Posted on: March 14, 2020 | | J.R. Duren

New York Gov. Cuomo Attends del Lago Resort Casino Grand Opening

New York's del Lago Resort & Casino opened earlier this month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo attended the opening ceremonies, saying the NY casino is a job creator.

Posted on: February 11, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

Big Apple Projected To Top Sin City In Gambling Tax Revenue

If New York casinos continue their win pace for the year, tax revenues generated by gambling will surpass those collected by Nevada. Find out why this is.

Posted on: November 9, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

Game On At Tioga Downs: New York Racetrack Gets Full Casino License

Tioga Downs finally got its casino license when the New York State Gaming Commission recently voted on the matter.

Posted on: September 11, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

National Anti-Gambling Group Contemplating Lawsuit Against NY Fantasy Sports Law

Stop Predatory Gambling is considering a legal challenge to a New York law enacted to legalize daily fantasy sports in the state this summer.

Posted on: August 18, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

Brooklyn D.A. Takes Down $1 Billion Gambling Ring

The Brooklyn District Attorney charged four men from California and New York on 57 counts related to running a nearly $1 billion dollar gambling ring.

Posted on: July 10, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

What’s The Hold Up? New York Fantasy Sports Bill On Sidelines

The New York legislature passed a law to legalize daily fantasy sports, but it hasn't reached the desk of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Posted on: June 30, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

J.R. Duren

Posts by J.R. Duren:

Lucchese Crime Family Member Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal New York Gambling Ring

Village of Garden City Files Suit Over Nassau Casino Proposal

Hochul Vetoes Acceleration of Downstate Casino Licensing Process, Citing Fairness Concerns

High Profile Trainers Indicted In Horse Racing Doping Scheme

New York Gov. Cuomo Attends del Lago Resort Casino Grand Opening

Big Apple Projected To Top Sin City In Gambling Tax Revenue

Game On At Tioga Downs: New York Racetrack Gets Full Casino License

National Anti-Gambling Group Contemplating Lawsuit Against NY Fantasy Sports Law

Brooklyn D.A. Takes Down $1 Billion Gambling Ring

What’s The Hold Up? New York Fantasy Sports Bill On Sidelines

Hard Rock Gaming Promises Local Business Opportunities if Queens Casino Proposal Advances

Amended Bill Expands Enforcement Of Proposed Online Sweepstakes Casino Games Ban

Las Vegas Sands Will Announce Partner For Nassau Coliseum Bid Soon

Developer Commits To More Housing Ahead Of Hudson Yards Zoning Change Vote

Sands Drops New York Casino Bid, Citing Concerns About Potential iGaming