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Community Roundup: How Residents Have Responded To Downstate NY Casinos Lately

Garnering support of local communities is a big factor in earning one of three downstate New York casino licenses. How have residents responded lately?

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Industry Experts: Super Bowl Launch For NY Online Sports Betting Might Be Unrealistic

There has been a lot of optimism surrounding New York being able to launch legalized online sports betting by Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, 2022. But some industry experts aren’t so convinced that NY sportsbook apps will be here that quickly. The process is currently in the hands of the NY State Gaming Commission, […]

Posted on: September 24, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Brooklyn Nets Support NY Sports Betting Bid By Fanatics, Penn National

The Brooklyn Nets are supporting the New York mobile sports betting bid by Fanatics and Penn National Gaming, sources tell PlayNY.

Posted on: August 10, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

NY’s Rivers Casino & Resort Sees Growth In Revenue, Jobs

The Schenectady-based Rivers Casino & Resort has amassed eight-figure revenue months in April, May and June, according to casino financial records.

Posted on: August 9, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Wait For It: NY Commercial Casinos To Remain Closed During Phase 4

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the OK to some businesses to open, but did not include amusement parks, movie theaters and NY casinos in phase four of the reopening plan.

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Drew Ellis