Matthew Kredell, Author at Play NY

Executive Budget Out, But Cuomo Still Being Cagey On Sports Betting Details

The budget provides few details on how Cuomo's state-run online sports betting plan would work in New York. Nor how it can be constitutional and successful. Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Cuomo Calls For New York To Be The Online Sports Betting Empire State

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo repeated his desire for the state to run online sports betting in his budget address but did not provide details of his proposal. Read More

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

NY Lawmakers Call Cuomo’s Sports Betting Plan ‘Nonsense’, Offer Alternative Option

Next week when the governor releases the language of his proposal in the executive budget, Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow plan to advance their vision for online sports betting through committee. Read More

Posted on: January 11, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Cuomo’s Online Sports Betting Proposal Could Doom New York Casinos

New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. encouraged casino owners to let the governor know they could be forced to close the facilities if excluded from mobile sports wagering. Read More

Posted on: January 7, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Addabbo Says New York Can’t Wait Until Spring For Mobile Sports Betting

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo tells PlayNY that New York can't afford to follow the governor's recommendation to wait until the spring to fix the state's budget woes. Read More

Posted on: December 17, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Cuomo May Be Coming Around On NY Sports Betting … For 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred to sports betting as potential new revenue as New York combats a $15 billion budget deficit, but he wants to wait until the spring. Read More

Posted on: December 16, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Need For Revenue Could Push Single-Skin Sports Betting Legislation Through Soon

If New York is going to pass a revenue bill including mobile sports betting in 2020, the legislature needs to begin the process this week. Read More

Posted on: December 14, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Could New York Green-Light Downstate Casinos? Lawmaker Says ‘Strong Possibility’

A New York lawmaker advocates for converting two racinos into downstate casinos, which could generate $1 billion in revenue for a state in economic turmoil. Read More

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Save Room In Christmas Stockings For New York Online Sports Betting?

An effort to pass a revenue bill before Christmas is brewing in New York, and a lawmaker says he has a solid commitment to include online sports betting. Read More

Posted on: December 9, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Another Ball May Drop In New York Without Online Sports Betting

The chances for New York to legalize online sports betting in 2020 are dwindling as lawmakers wait to take up revenue bill. Read More

Posted on: December 2, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell