J.R. Duren, Author at PlayNY

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