New York continues debate over legal online casino gaming
New York has expanded legal gambling in recent years, but full online casino gaming remains under debate in Albany.
Tyler Andrews has covered sports, art and entertainment in the US and abroad. He began his career covering Southern California sports before branching into the national sports market. He spent four years in Barcelona, covering FC Barcelona football as well as art and entertainment in the Catalan capital. Tyler, a Las Vegas native, is a graduate of both Cal State Long Beach and Chapman University. He currently resides in Dallas with his wife and family where, when he’s not chasing after his two daughters, he goes to concerts with his wife, collects comic books and roots for the Vegas Golden Knights.
New York has expanded legal gambling in recent years, but full online casino gaming remains under debate in Albany.
Resorts World New York City has launched Phase Two of its $5.5 billion expansion in Queens and opened a new slot floor that lifts its machine count to 3,900.
G2 Digital has launched Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey, adding another real-money online casino brand to a state market that reported $271 million in June iGaming revenue.
DraftKings-owned Jackpocket says 85 customers have won at least $1 million through July 21, 2026, with New York accounting for the largest share at 26 winners.
Resorts World New York City is planning a $5 billion expansion in Queens that would add hotel rooms, gaming space, a 7,000-seat arena, dining, parking, and greenspace.
A new Siena poll found only 22% of New Yorkers think sports betting is good for the state, while most bettors said they use online sportsbooks and lawmakers continue to debate market expansion and ad limits.