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Former Council Speaker Says Proposed Wynn New York City Casino Helps Resolve ‘Biggest Problem’ In City

Christine Quinn, the first female speaker of the New York City Council, backed the downstate casino as she says it helps resolve city's "biggest problem."

Addabbo To Introduce Bill To Bring Integrity To ‘Embarrassingly Delayed’ Downstate Casino Licensing Process

Sen. Joseph Addabbo plans to introduce legislation to set a statutory end date to the already-long downstate New York casino licensing process.

Wynn NYC Releases Eye-Popping Renderings Of $12 Billion Casino Project In Hudson Yards

Wynn Resorts and Related Companies dropped a video rendering of their proposed $12 billion casino project over the Hudson Yards area in New York City.

With Deadline Set To Pass, Bill To Expedite Downstate Casinos Has Short Life Remaining

Optimism abounded earlier this summer when a bill called for New York to speed up the downstate casino licensing process. Now, though, things have changed.

NY Lawmakers Believe Western Regional OTB Executives’ Buyouts Are Illegal

Two New York lawmakers have requested an inquiry into buyout packages of three former Western Regional executives that they say are illegal.

Oneida Indian Nation Breaks Ground On $50M Expansion At Point Place Casino

The Oneida Indian Nation broke ground on a massive $50 million expansion project at Point Place Casino, which will see the casino floor double in size.

New York Is Missing Out On Bull Market Of Online Casino Tax Revenue

New York is missing out while states such as NJ and PA are producing significant tax revenue from thriving online casino sectors.