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Manhattan Newsstand Sells Powerball Ticket Worth At Least $1 Million, Though Winner Has Yet To Come Forward

Someone bought a winning Powerball ticket worth at least $1 million in Manhattan last week, matching five numbers in the April 14 drawing. Read More

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

While Revenue Rebounded Nicely In March, New York Commercial Casinos Still Looking Up At Pre-COVID Levels

The four commercial casinos in New York combined for over $45 million in March revenue, the highest total since reopening in September. Read More

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Martin Harris

In One Fell Swoop, NFL Lands Three Operators To Become League’s Official Sports Betting Partners

Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel all have now achieved a coveted status in the gambling industry: NFL sports betting partners. Read More

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Tioga Downs Owner Goes Off On Cuomo, New York Online Sports Betting Model

One casino owner isn't happy with Gov. Andrew Cuomo cutting casinos out of mobile sports betting in the New York budget. Read More

Posted on: April 8, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Why Andrew Cuomo’s Sports Betting Projections Don’t Add Up

The gambling industry is abuzz this week with the news that New York is finally poised to expand sports betting. Unfortunately, the buzz sounds more like a nest of angry hornets than the pleasant hum of progress. The plan, strong-armed into existence in the 11th hour by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and reluctantly approved by the […] Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | | Eric Ramsey

Will Barstool Sportsbook Come To New York? New Sports Betting Plan Offers Both Good And Bad News

Details remain unclear about how New York online sports betting will work. But it seems the road to NY became rockier for Barstool Sportsbook. Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | | Dustin Gouker

Live Updates: The Latest News And Info About Online Sports Betting In New York

All of the latest developments in the effort to bring online sports betting apps to New York from legislative votes to regulations. Read More

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

NY Online Sports Betting Budget Details Finalized, But Questions Abound

Negotiations are over and state-run online sports betting will make the New York budget. Here are the details. Read More

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Gov. Cuomo Says New York Budget Deal In Place, So How Does Online Sports Betting Stand?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there's a deal in place in Albany for a budget for the year and mentions online sports betting, too. Read More

Posted on: April 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

NY Online Sports Betting Should Make Budget, But Bettors May Not Like The End Result

Legal sports betting apps should be in the final budget for New York, but the plan will look more like Cuomo's plan than a casino-based one. Read More

Posted on: March 31, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell