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If PASPA Gets Overturned, Where Does NY Stand On Sports Betting?

There is a law on the books allowing sports betting in NY casinos if federal law changes, but what about racetracks and tribal casinos?

Posted on: November 17, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Town Supervisor Race Was More About del Lago Than Candidates

If there was one issue that defined the Tyre, New York Town Supervisor race, it was the role del Lago Casino plays in the town's economy.

Posted on: November 9, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Why Pretlow Might Be Souring On Gambling Expansion In NY

There are three underperforming reasons upstate why Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow is not as enthusiastic about online poker as he was earlier this year.

Posted on: November 2, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Tioga Downs Hopes Hotel Perks Up Revenue For Struggling Casino

Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural hopes the new 161-room hotel adjacent to the casino will help boost the New York casino's sagging revenues.

Posted on: October 25, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New Resorts World Partnership Could Be Customer Service Game-Changer In NY

Resorts World Catskills is partnering with IGT. The technology company will provide the NY casino with casino software including the new Cardless Connect.

Posted on: October 20, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Cuomo Tells Niagara Falls No Dice On Budget Relief After Seneca Payment Stoppage

With zero dollars coming in from Seneca casinos, Niagara Falls could be broke by December, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo says no state relief is coming.

Posted on: October 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Read Schenectady’s Lips: Rivers Casino Means Lower Taxes

Even though the revenues are not meeting expectations, upstate New York casinos like Rivers in Schenectady have positive tax impacts on local communities.

Posted on: October 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New Report Shows Just How Off 2017 Casino Revenue Projections Will Be

The Albany Times-Union report on the new upstate New York casinos is bad news, bad news, and worse news when it comes to revenue projections.

Posted on: September 28, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Bonacic Says Sports Betting Could Save Sagging NY Casino Revenues

At a recent American Gambling Association talk in New York, state Sen. John Bonacic said sports betting, not online poker, could turn around casino revenues

Posted on: September 21, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Don’t Expect A Resolution Between Seneca Nation And Cuomo Any Time Soon

Now that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed binding arbitration against Seneca Nation regarding casino payments, it might take years before a resolution.

Posted on: September 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman