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Gaming Commission Misses RFA Deadline, Putting Launch Timeline In Doubt

The deadline for the New York State Gaming Commission to issue a sports betting request for applications came and went with no RFA. What now?

Posted on: July 7, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Predicting The Weiners: DraftKings Sponsors Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

DraftKings is sponsoring the July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest with a $25K Free-to-Play Pool.

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Martin Harris

New York Lottery Dishes Out Two More $10 Million Prizes

Big New York Lottery winners have emerged in recent weeks, including two more $10 million grand prizes claimed via scratch-off games.

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Justin Russo

Hotter Than July: Promos, Giveaways Heating Up At Rivers Casino Schenectady

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is offering an inviting array of giveaways and promotions this summer.

Posted on: July 1, 2021 | | Martin Harris

A Duchess County lottery winner scratched her way to a $10 million prize after buying a $30 ticket a local retailer.

Dutchess County Woman Turns $30 Into $10 Million Playing NY Lottery Game

A Dutchess County lottery winner scratched her way to a $10 million prize after buying a $30 ticket a local retailer.

Posted on: June 25, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Rivers Casino Schenectady Hires Rick Richards As General Manager

Rush Street Gaming hired former Las Vegas casino executive Rick Richards as the new GM of Rivers Casino Schenectady.

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Dave Consolazio

Gov. Cuomo Ends Capacity Restrictions At State’s Commercial Casinos

As New York's COVID positivity rate dips, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has eased restrictions on casinos.

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Bob Baffert Fights Back Against NYRA Suspension

Trainer Bob Baffert sued the NYRA. His Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, was barred from the Belmont Stakes after a positive PED test.

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Dave Consolazio

Sports Betting Partially Responsible For NY Commercial Casino Rebound

New York commercial casino revenue for May 2021 keeps on an upward trend as sports betting recovered from an April dip.

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Derek Helling

NY Lottery Computer Outage Just A Temporary Glitch

A New York Lottery computer glitch caused some winners to have to wait a few days before they could actually get paid.

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Derek Helling

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Gaming Commission Misses RFA Deadline, Putting Launch Timeline In Doubt

Predicting The Weiners: DraftKings Sponsors Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

New York Lottery Dishes Out Two More $10 Million Prizes

Hotter Than July: Promos, Giveaways Heating Up At Rivers Casino Schenectady

Dutchess County Woman Turns $30 Into $10 Million Playing NY Lottery Game

Rivers Casino Schenectady Hires Rick Richards As General Manager

Gov. Cuomo Ends Capacity Restrictions At State’s Commercial Casinos

Bob Baffert Fights Back Against NYRA Suspension

Sports Betting Partially Responsible For NY Commercial Casino Rebound

NY Lottery Computer Outage Just A Temporary Glitch

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected

New York Lawmaker Pushes Sweeps Ban to Pave Way for Online Casinos

Resorts World, Bally’s Casino Projects Receive Strong Community Backing at Hearings