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Image of a proposed Wynn New York City casino in Hudson Yards for a story on new renderings released.

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.

Posted on: August 30, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of a launch button for a story on ESPN Bet looking to launch its New York sportsbook within the next month.

ESPN Bet Says It’s Ready To ‘Press That Button To Launch’ NY Sportsbook

An executive with ESPN Bet said that it is ready to launch its online sportsbook in New York, hopefully within the next few weeks.

Posted on: August 29, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the New York City skyline for a story on the process of downstate casino licensing

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.

Posted on: August 28, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Sign for New York off-track betting for a story on lawmakers claiming buyout packages for three former executives were illegal.

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.

Posted on: August 26, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Rendering for Point Place Casino, which had its groundbreaking for a $50 million expansion project this week.

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.

Posted on: August 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Bull statue in New York's financial district. New York is missing out while states such as NJ and PA are producing significant tax revenue from thriving online casino sectors.

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.

Posted on: August 21, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Labor Unions Add Support For Caesars Palace Times Square Proposal

Local and international trade unions signed a letter urging local NY officials to consider Caesars Palace for a downstate casino license.

Posted on: August 20, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Image of DraftKings Sportsbook on a phone for a story on DraftKings deciding not to implement a surcharge on winning bets for New York sports betting users.

DraftKings Ditches Plan To Implement Surcharge On Winning Bets In New York

Less than two weeks after announcing plans to implement a surcharge on winning bets in New York, DraftKings has changed its mind.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a judge banging her gavel for a story on two Rochester men sentenced for operating an illegal bookmaking ring in New York.

Men At Center Of Illegal Sports Betting Ring Sentenced To 3 Years Probation

Louis P. Ferrari and Dominic Sprague were both sentenced after being convicted of conspiracy and operating an illegal sports betting ring in New York.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of JC Seneca, who will run for president of the Seneca Nation of Indians, an election that will likely delay New York compact negotiations even further.

Upcoming Seneca Nation Elections Will Likely Delay Gaming Compact Negotiations

The Seneca Nation of Indians has long sought a new gaming compact in New York. But talks will likely be delayed again as the tribe taps a new president.

Posted on: August 13, 2024 | | Hill Kerby