Mike Mazzeo

Lead Writer

Mike Mazzeo is a contributing writer for PlayNY, reporting on legal sports betting in New York while covering the potential legalization of NY online casinos and poker. He previously wrote for ESPN, the New York Daily News and The Ringer, among others.

Posts by Mike Mazzeo:

Craig Carton FanDuel Partnership Risks Involved

FanDuel Partnering With Shock Jock Craig Carton Could Be Impactful, But Risk Involved

Craig Carton, a WFAN shock jock with a checkered gambling past, partnered with FanDuel as a national responsible gaming ambassador.

Posted on: September 27, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Super Bowl NY betting

Industry Experts: Super Bowl Launch For NY Online Sports Betting Might Be Unrealistic

There has been a lot of optimism surrounding New York being able to launch legalized online sports betting by Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, 2022. But some industry experts aren’t so convinced that NY sportsbook apps will be here that quickly. The process is currently in the hands of the NY State Gaming Commission, […]

Posted on: September 24, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

addabbo NY sports betting

NY Senator Addabbo Ready For Online Sports Betting Dream To Become Reality

New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. has been a major advocate for legalized online sports betting in his home state. He hopes sports gambling will be here for the next Super Bowl. He just doesn’t plan to partake in it himself upon launch. “I can’t picture myself doing that,” Addabbo, who chairs the NY […]

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Matt King Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics Sportsbook CEO: ‘We Want To Create The Best Sportsbook For Fans Everywhere’

Fanatics’ long-term vision for its new sports betting and gaming operation is simple. “We want to create the best sportsbook for fans everywhere,” Matt King, CEO of Fanatics’ Sportsbook, told PlayNY. “The same as every other Fanatics’ business. It’s about creating amazing fan experiences, and that’s what we’re going to do in sports betting.” The […]

Posted on: September 21, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

New York's four commercial casinos have some overdue bills to pay, says the state's Comptroller's Office.

NY Casinos Enjoy Strong August Following Record-Setting July

After a record-setting July, New York's upstate commercial casinos didn't do too bad in August either.

Posted on: September 20, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

The Jets have three sports betting partnerships, and now a lottery partner, too. Jackpocket will serve as the team's mobile lottery app.

Jackpocket Partners With Jets As Mobile Lottery Partner

The Jets have three sports betting partnerships, and now a lottery partner, too. Jackpocket will serve as the team's mobile lottery app.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

As part of a pact with WynnBET announced Tuesday, the Jets will open up the exclusive WynnBET Green Room for home games at MetLife Stadium.

Jets Announce Sports Betting Partnership With WynnBET

As part of a pact with WynnBET announced Tuesday, the Jets will open up the exclusive WynnBET Green Room for home games at MetLife Stadium.

Posted on: September 14, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Last weekend, 250-to-1 underdog Emma Raducanu won the US Open. It got PlayNY thinking about some of the biggest upsets in NY sports history.

US Open Champion Emma Raducanu Joins List Of Greatest NY Sports Upsets

Last weekend, 250-to-1 underdog Emma Raducanu won the US Open. It got PlayNY thinking about some of the biggest upsets in NY sports history.

Posted on: September 13, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

The battle between Bob Baffert and the NYRA continues, as the trainer is in jeopardy of being banned again.

NY Racing Association Seeks To Reinstate Bob Baffert Ban At Sept. 27 Hearing

The battle between Bob Baffert and the NYRA continues, as the trainer is in jeopardy of being banned again.

Posted on: September 13, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Jets To Open 7,000-Square Foot Fubo Sportsbook Lounge At MetLife Stadium

The New York Jets are opening up a brand-new, 7,000-square foot, indoor-outdoor Fubo Sportsbook Lounge for home games.

Posted on: September 8, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo