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Back To Nine: ESPN Bet Soft Launches In New York With ‘Official Rollout’ Set For Friday

After months of anticipation, and just days after regulatory approval, ESPN Bet makes its New York sports betting debut.

Posted on: September 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Jay-Z appears at the Champions League final in London.

Roc Nation Promises To Donate $15 Million To Hell’s Kitchen As Part Of Caesars Palace NY Casino Project

Roc Nation, part of the Caesars Palace Times Square casino proposal, earmarked $15 million to donate should the project earn a downstate casino license.

Posted on: September 24, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Hand holding phone with ESPN Bet Sportsbook

State Regulators Sign Off On ESPN Bet, Which Could Soft Launch Before Weekend

The New York State Gaming Commission approved the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet, clearing the way for ESPN Bet to go live in the Empire State.

Posted on: September 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Regulators To Consider ESPN Bet Launch During Monday Meeting

The final hurdle for the New York sports betting launch of ESPN Bet will take place Sept. 23 during a meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission.

Posted on: September 20, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Jay-Z, partner of Fanatics Sportsbook and proposed Caesars Palace Times Square casino in New York.

Jay-Z Looks To Complete NYC-New Jersey Crossover – But It Will Take Time

After opening the first Fanatics retail sportsbook in Atlantic City, Jay-Z looks to complete the New Jersey-New York crossover alongside Caesars Palace.

Posted on: September 19, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

National Council On Problem Gambling Emphasizes Neutrality In Response To SAFE Bet Act

The National Council on Problem Gambling remained neutral to a federal bill on legal sports betting, but it did prefer a different piece of legislation.

Posted on: September 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Rendering for Empire City Casino in Yonkers should MGM receive a downstate New York casino license.

Report Confirms MGM Resorts Has Financial Might To Build Out Empire City Casino

A report from CBRE Credit Research confirmed that MGM Resorts International has enough capital to proceed with casino projects, including at Empire City.

Posted on: September 17, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of Rep. Paul Tonko, who introduced a federal bill to crack down on the legal sports betting industry in the US.

New York Congressman Part Of New SAFE Bet Act To Curb NY Sports Betting Industry

New York Congressman Paul Tonko introduced new federal legislation that curtails sports betting addiction by ending "dangerous practices" of sportsbooks.

Posted on: September 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of ESPN Monday Night Football for a story on ESPN Bet awaiting regulatory approval to launch its New York sports betting product.

State Approval Of WynnBet Acquisition Keeping ESPN Bet Sidelined In New York

While ESPN Bet says it's ready to launch New York sportsbook, state officials still need to approve the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet.

Posted on: September 12, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks for a story on August 2024 revenue for sportsbooks in New York.

Best August Ever Has NY Sportsbooks On Record-Setting Path As Football Kicks Off

Sportsbooks in New York totaled over $1.4 billion in August bets, pushing the industry closer to $50 billion overall since launching in early 2022.

Posted on: September 9, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Back To Nine: ESPN Bet Soft Launches In New York With ‘Official Rollout’ Set For Friday

Roc Nation Promises To Donate $15 Million To Hell’s Kitchen As Part Of Caesars Palace NY Casino Project

State Regulators Sign Off On ESPN Bet, Which Could Soft Launch Before Weekend

New York Regulators To Consider ESPN Bet Launch During Monday Meeting

Jay-Z Looks To Complete NYC-New Jersey Crossover – But It Will Take Time

National Council On Problem Gambling Emphasizes Neutrality In Response To SAFE Bet Act

Report Confirms MGM Resorts Has Financial Might To Build Out Empire City Casino

New York Congressman Part Of New SAFE Bet Act To Curb NY Sports Betting Industry

State Approval Of WynnBet Acquisition Keeping ESPN Bet Sidelined In New York

Best August Ever Has NY Sportsbooks On Record-Setting Path As Football Kicks Off

Queens Residents and Local Groups Largely Positive on Metropolitan Park Hard Rock Casino Proposal

Poker Pro Zeidman Pleads Guilty to Running Fraudulent Sports Betting Scheme in New York and Florida

Public Hearing on Proposed Las Vegas Sands Casino Scheduled for Dec. 9

Rivers Casino Schenectady Gives Away $40,000 To Players On New Year’s Eve

Las Vegas Sands Environmental Impact Study Sets Stage For Further Deliberation