Mike Mazzeo, Author at PlayNY

Busted: Illegal Gambling Parlors Leads To Four-Year Prison Sentence For Staten Island Man

Abduraman “Diamond” Iseni received a 51-month prison sentence for running multiple illegal gambling parlors in Brooklyn from 2017-20.

Posted on: April 20, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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Accelerated Downstate Casinos In NY To Provide Thousands Of Hotel, Gaming Jobs

NY casino licenses could generate $420 million-$630 million annually and thousands of union jobs with industry-leading wages and benefits.

Posted on: April 19, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

New York Sports Betting Revenue March Madness April 10

NCAA Tournament Title Game Provides Slight Increase In NY Online Sports Betting Handle

The NCAA Tournament championship led to a slight rise in NY online sports betting handle. But the week's revenue represented the lowest weekly total launch.

Posted on: April 18, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Odds Of New York Casino In Manhattan May Be Long, But Money Talks

With three downstate licenses becoming available, what are the odds of a New York casino ending up in Manhattan?

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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At Caesars, Vast Majority Of Public Betting Against Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets In Round 1

Ahead of the NBA playoffs, 96% of all tickets and 98% of all money backed the Boston Celtics to beat the Brooklyn Nets at Caesars Sportsbook.

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Lobbying Firm Co-Founder Expecting ‘Frenzy’ For NY Downstate Casino Licenses

With three downstate casino licenses available, New York City could "become the Gambling Mecca of the country, and maybe even the world."

Posted on: April 12, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Not Done Yet: Sen. Addabbo Still Pushing Several NY Gaming Bills Before Session Ends June 2

Sen. Joe Addabbo would still like to accomplish more on the New York gambling front before the post-budget session concludes June 2.

Posted on: April 12, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Gov. Hochul Signs Budget Bill, Putting Accelerated Downstate NY Casino Licensing Process In Motion

Gov. Hochul signed the $220 billion state budget on Monday, officially clearing the way for three downstate casino licenses.

Posted on: April 11, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Budget Bill Including Downstate NY Casinos Passes In State Senate, Assembly

The three downstate New York casino licenses are a part of the state budget bill 8006, which was printed Friday.

Posted on: April 8, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

NY Online Sports Betting Operators Reach $5 Billion In Handle

Despite another down week, New York online sports betting handle reached the $5 billion mark, and it's only April.

Posted on: April 8, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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Busted: Illegal Gambling Parlors Leads To Four-Year Prison Sentence For Staten Island Man

Accelerated Downstate Casinos In NY To Provide Thousands Of Hotel, Gaming Jobs

NCAA Tournament Title Game Provides Slight Increase In NY Online Sports Betting Handle

Odds Of New York Casino In Manhattan May Be Long, But Money Talks

At Caesars, Vast Majority Of Public Betting Against Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets In Round 1

Lobbying Firm Co-Founder Expecting ‘Frenzy’ For NY Downstate Casino Licenses

Not Done Yet: Sen. Addabbo Still Pushing Several NY Gaming Bills Before Session Ends June 2

Gov. Hochul Signs Budget Bill, Putting Accelerated Downstate NY Casino Licensing Process In Motion

Budget Bill Including Downstate NY Casinos Passes In State Senate, Assembly

NY Online Sports Betting Operators Reach $5 Billion In Handle

NYC Casino Licenses Deliver $1.5B Windfall for MTA

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