Matt Boecker, Author at PlayNY

New York Responsible Gambling Shine A Light Program National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

New York Featuring Monthlong Activities To Bring Awareness To Responsible Gambling

Through the Responsible Play Partnership, New York has a month's worth of activities and events to bring awareness to responsible gambling.

Posted on: March 10, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

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Coney Island Casino Renderings Emerge In Quest For Downstate NY Casino License

The group behind a potential downstate New York casino released renderings for what it has dubbed "The Coney."

Posted on: March 10, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

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Flushing Locals Turn Out To Protest Potential NY Casino Near Citi Field

Steve Cohen's vision for a downstate New York Casino near Citi Field has some detractors, and some showed up last week to protest the project.

Posted on: March 10, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

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Regulators Tighten Up Regulations Surrounding NY Sports Betting Ads

The New York State Gaming Commission approved rules to restrict how NY sports betting operators advertise and market themselves throughout the state.

Posted on: March 2, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Lawsuit Claims Caesars Sportsbook Misrepresented ‘True Nature’ Of Promotional Offers

A lawsuit filed against Caesars Sportsbook claims that the New York sports betting operator misrepresented the "true nature" of "risk-free" and "free" bets.

Posted on: February 27, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

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Empire City Casino In Line For Major Upgrades

Empire City Casino will add over 1,000 slot and electronic table game options. The casino will replace about 20% of existing games too.

Posted on: February 21, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Senate Bill Aims To Legalize Online Casinos In New York

Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill includes a 30.5% tax rate on gaming operators that is far more attractive than the 51% sports betting operators pay.

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

New York Needs It, But Sports Betting Tax Bill Faces Steep Hill To Passage

New York sportsbooks are clamoring to lower the tax rate. A bill to do so is in the Senate. But what are the odds of this NY sports betting bill passing?

Posted on: February 14, 2023 | | Matt Boecker