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The New York Jets celebrate after a play against the Eagles, a representation of how New York sportsbooks feels after putting up huge sports betting revenue numbers in October

Record-Setting Month Pushes NY Sports Betting Past $30 Billion in Lifetime Handle

Sportsbooks in New York accepted over $2 billion in bets during the month of October, setting a legal sports betting record in the US.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

A customer navigates the FanDuel Sportsbook app, which Flutter Entertainment contends is still the top sports betting app in the country despite DraftKings saying that it is "winning."

Execs Believe FanDuel Sportsbook Still No. 1 Despite Surge From DraftKings

Despite rival DraftKings and others saying it is the top sportsbook, FanDuel contends that it is still America's No. 1 sportsbook.

Posted on: November 9, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

New York Sen. Joe Addabbo emphasized that the delayed downstate casino licensing process shouldn't affect legalizing online casinos in NY

Delayed Downstate Licensing Process Shouldn’t Affect NY Online Casino Legalization

Sen. Joe Addabbo hopes to see the downstate licensing process speed up, but the slow-moving process won't affect New York online casino legalization.

Posted on: November 8, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who unveiled a more-detailed look at his vision for a New York casino and other amenities around Citi Field in Queens.

Cohen: Metropolitan Park, With Hard Rock Casino, A Space Queens ‘Deserves’

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a plan to turn 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into an extravagant greenspace featuring a Hard Rock NY casino.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

An overhead view of Trump Golf Links, now known as Bally's Golf Links, which, according to testimony cost Bally's $60 million to take over as opposed to the previously reported total of at least $100 million

Testimony Reveals Bally’s Paid $60 Million To Take Over Trump Golf Links

Donald Trump Jr. testified last week that Bally's paid $60 million to take over the operating lease at the Ferry Point golf course.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

The skyline of New York City, which would presumable feature three casinos in the area. But an analyst projects that the awarding of those licenses would be delayed to 2025.

“Circus” Of NY Casino Politics Could Delay Downstate Licensing Until 2025

An analyst noted that the "circus" of New York casino politics could delay the awarding of downstate licensing, among other things.

Posted on: November 3, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth said during a recent earnings call that it was "highly likely" his company would not pursue a license for a downstate New York casino.

Vornado Becomes First Bidder To Pull Out Of Downstate NY Casino Bidding

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth said that it was "highly likely" it would not pursue a license for a downstate New York casino.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Sen. George Borello joins a group of lawmakers who are calling for more urgency to come to agreement on a new Seneca NY gaming compact

Senator: New Seneca Compact ‘Essential’ For Economic Well-Being Of Western NY

With a December deadline looming, more New York lawmakers are calling on the state to make progress on a new Seneca gaming compact.

Posted on: November 1, 2023 | | David Danzis

NCAA Launches Program To Warn Student Athletes About Betting Risks

The NCAA is launching a new program using former student-athletes to connect with current players about the dangers of sports betting.

Posted on: October 31, 2023 | | David Danzis

NY Woman Says She Won Unclaimed $12 Million Lottery Prize 31 Years Ago

Over 30 years since the state's largest unclaimed jackpot, a Staten Island woman now says she is the winner of the $12 million New York Lottery prize.

Posted on: October 30, 2023 | | Dan Holmes