Martin Harris, Author at Play NY

New Sports Betting Legislation Would Allow Up To 14 Online Sportsbooks In New York

Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow submitted jointly filed sports betting bills in New York that contrast the vision of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read More

Posted on: January 8, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Ring That Bell: Rush Street Interactive Opens Trading Session At NYSE

The New York Stock Exchange was opened by Rush Street Interactive, an ever-growing online casino and sports betting power. No doubt a sign of big plans ahead for RSI. Read More

Posted on: January 5, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Game On: Rivers Schenectady To Host Madden NFL 21 eSports Tournament

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will bring gamers together for the Electric City Classic, a single-elimination eSports tournament based around the Madden NFL 21 video game. Read More

Posted on: November 30, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Still Open, But New York Casinos Required to Limit Hours Amid Increased COVID-19

As positive COVID-19 cases spike in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has instructed casinos in the state to limit hours of operation. Read More

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Peter Alson Explores Life, Family & NY Poker Clubs In ‘The Only Way To Play It’

While 'Rounders 2' may not be a reality, Peter Alson's new novel about underground poker in New York City will delight poker players and gamblers alike. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2020 | | Martin Harris

New York ‘Lottery Lawyer’ Charged With Stealing $107M From Clients

New York 'lottery lawyer' Jason Kurland was supposed to protect his clients' winnings, but instead, he scammed them out of approximately $107 million. Read More

Posted on: August 21, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Could Legalized Online Sports Betting Help Dig NY Out Of Its $13 Billion Hole?

New York online sports betting is unlikely until 2023, but the need for its tax revenue becomes bigger with the state facing a $13 billion budget deficit. Read More

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Martin Harris

New York Casino Celebrates Grand Opening While Another Delays Reopening Date

While guests at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach in New York popped champagne for a grand opening, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino remains closed due to COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Maria Konnikova Learns How to Live With Luck in ‘The Biggest Bluff’

New York native Maria Konnikova's latest book, "The Biggest Bluff," looks at what we can learn about luck by playing poker tournaments. Read More

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Martin Harris