Mike Mazzeo, Author at PlayNY

BetMGM CEO: ‘Critically Important’ To Be In NY Sports Betting Market Despite High Tax Rates

BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt didn't mince words when saying how important it is to be a part of the NY online sports betting market.

Posted on: October 15, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

FILE - This Aug. 7, 2014, file photo shows David Stern, a member of the 2014 class of inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame, listening to a question from the media during a news conference at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, in Springfield, Mass. Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern’s Unexpected Impact On Sports Betting Industry Still Resonates

Between his retirement and his death in 2020, Stern morphed from a sports betting opponent into an investor in several gambling companies.

Posted on: October 13, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

This Oct. 1, 2020 photo shows the exterior of Bally's casino in Atlantic City, N.J. The new owners of Bally's Atlantic City are attempting to revive a comatose casino in perhaps the most cutthroat gambling market in America. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation is spending at least $90 million on the Boardwalk casino over the next five years, including hotel room makeovers, a renovation of the casino floor, new slot machines and restaurants, and more live entertainment. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Bally’s Chairman: Future of US Sports Betting More In-Play, Luck-Based

Soo Kim spoke with PlayNY about the assets and strategy Bally's is starting to leverage as part of its US sports betting roadmap.

Posted on: October 12, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Yankees Offseason Preview Changes Needed

As They Head Into The 2022 MLB Season, New York Yankees Have Difficult Decisions To Make

“Going all-in. That was the Yankee Way. Teetering on the fence isn’t the Yankee Way, and it’s come back to bite them for sure.” In conversations with a handful of scouts on Wednesday — the day after a disappointing 2021 season for the New York Yankees went up in flames with a 6-2 loss to the […]

Posted on: October 7, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Bills’ Emmanuel Sanders Makes Six-Figure Investment In Sports Betting, Esports

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has expanded his investment portfolio to include sports betting, esports.

Posted on: October 5, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Tech Partnership Shows NY Restaurants Also Want In On Sports Betting

The New York State Restaurants Association has entered into a deal with Elys Game Technology Corporation for sports betting.

Posted on: October 5, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

American League Wild Card Betting Preview

BetMGM NJ Bettor Stakes $80K On Yankees In American League Wild Card Vs Red Sox

With the New York Yankees set to face the Boston Red Sox in the MLB AL Wild Card, a BetMGM NJ user has put a $100,000 sports bet on the Yanks.

Posted on: October 5, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Horse Racing in New York Gets New Coalition To Show Support For Industry

A coalition has been formed to show support for horse racing in New York. We Are Horse Racing is composed of small businesses, unions, nonprofits and trade organizations.

Posted on: September 30, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Sen. Addabbo Wants Horse Racing Included In All NY Online Sportsbooks

When winning operators eventually take over legalized online sports betting in New York, NY State Senator Joe Addabbo wants betting on horse racing to be included.

Posted on: September 30, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo