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Image of the starting gate at Saratoga Race Course for a story on the NYRA removing horse betting content from TwinSpires over a contract dispute.

Churchill Downs Dueling With NYRA Over Horse Betting Contractual Dispute

The New York Racing Association, amid a contractual feud with Churchill Downs, has removed all Saratoga content from the TwinSpires horse betting app.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Wynn Las Vegas for a story on WynnBet shutting down its New York sports betting operations.

All Bets Are Off: WynnBet Closes Up Shop On New York Sportsbook

With ESPN Bet looking to make a fall debut in New York, WynnBet officially took its final bets in the Empire State on Monday.

Posted on: July 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a questionnaire for a story on poll results from Sen. Joseph Addabbo showing support for legalizing online casinos in New York.

Poll Finds More Residents Support Prostitution, Death By Dignity Than NY Online Casinos

A poll from Sen. Joseph Addabbo found that more 15th Senate District residents support prostitution than the legalization of online casinos in New York.

Posted on: July 29, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Times Square for a story on proposed Caesars Palace downstate casino maybe having a clearer path to licensing, but pushback is still growing.

Caesars Palace May Have Clearer Path To NY Casino License, But Pushback Still Growing

Pushback against other local downstate New York casino proposals may free up Caesars Palace, but Times Square locals continue to voice opposition.

Posted on: July 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Penn Lays Off ESPN Bet Employees, Could Be Sold Before Making NY Debut

Penn Entertainment is under serious turmoil after recently laying off around 100 people, including ESPN Bet staff, ahead of a New York launch.

Posted on: July 24, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Nassau County Legislative Building for a story on a rules committee approving a 42-year lease for Las Vegas Sands.

Rules Committee Advances Lease Approval For Las Vegas Sands Development

The Nassau County Legislature Rules Committee signed off on the lease approval for Las Vegas Sands, but emphasized it has nothing to do with casino plans.

Posted on: July 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a man playing poker online for a story on an Ohio report suggesting that's the best path to take before online casinos.

Study Commission In Ohio Shows New York Approach To Online Casinos Might Work

Two months after Sen. Joseph Addabbo proposed online poker legalization, an Ohio lawmaker said that's the path to take before legalizing online casinos.

Posted on: July 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Mets Harrison Bader for a story on the New York sports betting tax rate of 51% not changing.

Assemblyman: 51% Tax Rate On NY Sports Betting Will Not Be Decreased

Speaking at a conference, Assemblyman Troy Mackey indicated that the 51% tax rate on New York sports betting will not be lowered anytime soon.

Posted on: July 19, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Nassau Coliseum for a story on Nassau County officials approving a 42-year lease for a proposed Sands New York casino.

New Lease On Life: Sands New York Has 42-Year Lease Approved In Nassau County

Months after a court invalidated an initial lease agreement, Las Vegas Sands saw officials approve on a new lease to bring a New York casino to Long Island.

Posted on: July 18, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Resorts World NYC if it receives a downstate casino license for a story on the casino bolstering the industry's workforce.

Resorts World NYC Continues Commitment To Bolstering Casino Workforce Ahead Of Expansion

Resorts World New York City completed another six-week course designed to train current and future casino employees with downstate casino expansion coming.

Posted on: July 17, 2024 | | Grant Lucas