Mike Mazzeo, Author at PlayNY

Big (Liability) On Broadway: New York Rangers Could Be Costly For Sportsbooks

The New York Rangers resemble a liability for NY sportsbooks. And FanDuel has a betting bonus - bet $5 to win $200, win or lose - ready for NHL bettors.

Posted on: June 1, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Gov. Hochul Continues To Tout New York’s Success On Gaming Front, Particularly NY Sports Betting

Gov. Kathy Hochul praised New York online sports betting for breaking the all-time tax revenue record in any state in just over five months.

Posted on: June 1, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Doubling Down: Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino Set To Add 1,000 More VLT Machines

Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino, a New York off-track betting (OTB) facility on Long Island, is expected to add an additional 1,000 VLT machines.

Posted on: May 31, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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NY Sportsbooks See Another Dip In Betting Totals

The sports calendar has slowed, which means another week of low handle for New York online sportsbooks in May.

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Challenges Aplenty: Where Could Third Downstate New York Casino License Go?

Resorts World NYC and MGM Empire City are frontrunners for downstate New York casino licenses. What about the third? PlayNY breaks down potential suitors.

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Morgan Stanley: New York Sports Betting Could Bring $1.7 Billion In Revenues By 2025

New York projects to amass a US-high $1.7 billion in total gross gaming revenue from sports betting in 2025, according to Morgan Stanley.

Posted on: May 25, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Cuomo Spokesman Blasts Critics As New York Claims Online Sports Betting Tax Revenue Record

With New York nearing the tax revenue record from NY sports betting, a spokesman for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted opponents of the state’s 51% tax rate.“

Posted on: May 24, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Problem Gambling Calls To NY HOPEline Still Up As Hope Remains For More Funding From NY Sports Betting

With the popularity of New York sports betting, there continues to be an increase in problem gambling-related calls to the HOPEline.

Posted on: May 24, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

In Election Year, Sen. Addabbo Has ‘Unfinished Business’ With New York Legal Gambling

Sen. Joe Addabbo has unfinished business on the gaming front, including legalization of NY online casinos. Whether he gets his chance depends on voters.

Posted on: May 23, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Less Than Five Months In, New York Enters Top 5 In All-Time US Online Sports Betting Handle

New York reached $6.9 billion in NY online sports betting handle since launch, surpassing Indiana — at least temporarily, if not for good — in the process.

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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Big (Liability) On Broadway: New York Rangers Could Be Costly For Sportsbooks

Gov. Hochul Continues To Tout New York’s Success On Gaming Front, Particularly NY Sports Betting

Doubling Down: Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino Set To Add 1,000 More VLT Machines

NY Sportsbooks See Another Dip In Betting Totals

Challenges Aplenty: Where Could Third Downstate New York Casino License Go?

Morgan Stanley: New York Sports Betting Could Bring $1.7 Billion In Revenues By 2025

Cuomo Spokesman Blasts Critics As New York Claims Online Sports Betting Tax Revenue Record

Problem Gambling Calls To NY HOPEline Still Up As Hope Remains For More Funding From NY Sports Betting

In Election Year, Sen. Addabbo Has ‘Unfinished Business’ With New York Legal Gambling

Less Than Five Months In, New York Enters Top 5 In All-Time US Online Sports Betting Handle

State Approves Licenses for Downstate NY Casinos

New York Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected