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How’d That Happen? Study Doesn’t Consider State-Run Model For Online Sports Betting

The New York State Gaming Commission finally released the long-awaited study on the state's gaming industry, including online sports betting analysis. Read More

Posted on: January 22, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

A Casino On Governors Island? NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang Likes The Idea

A recently floated by Andrew Yang casino proposal looks doubtful, especially as the state considers new gambling facilities in Queens and Yonkers. Read More

Posted on: January 21, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Winning Powerball Numbers For Jan. 20, 2021

Powerball could dole its fourth-largest jackpot ever if someone hits all the numbers and the Powerball in the Wednesday, Jan. 20 drawing for $730 million. Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Executive Budget Out, But Cuomo Still Being Cagey On Sports Betting Details

The budget provides few details on how Cuomo's state-run online sports betting plan would work in New York. Nor how it can be constitutional and successful. Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Winning Mega Millions Numbers For Jan. 19

The winning numbers from the Jan. 19 Mega Millions drawing featuring a massive $865 million jackpot as well as how to claim your prize with the NY Lottery. Read More

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Cuomo Calls For New York To Be The Online Sports Betting Empire State

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo repeated his desire for the state to run online sports betting in his budget address but did not provide details of his proposal. Read More

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Did You Hit Mega Millions Jackpots In New York? Here’s What You Should Do Next

Lottery jackpots for both Mega Millions and Powerball are over half a billion dollars. Here's the best course of action to take if you win a large prize. Read More

Posted on: January 15, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Winning Powerball Numbers For Jan. 13, 2020 Drawing

See the winning numbers for the January 13th Powerball drawing with a possible $550 million jackpot going to the lucky winner, if there is one. Read More

Posted on: January 13, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Lines Look Blue For Three New York NHL Teams As Puck Drops On 2021 NHL Season

With the 2021 NHL season ready to begin, New York's three franchises look defy the odds and make deep playoff runs. Perhaps even take home the Stanley Cup. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | George Myers

Let’s Get Digital: Jackpocket Launches First Online Lottery Service In New York

With Jackpot now online, New Yorkers can play daily lottery games and multistate jackpot games like Mega Millions and Powerball without leaving home. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Marco Cerino