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Image of the New York Senate chambers for a story on a Senate committee advancing several bills to further shape the sports betting and daily fantasy sports industries.

Senate Committee Advances Bills To Raise Age Limit For DFS, Expand Sports Betting Markets

The New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering committee advanced several bills that further shape the sports betting and daily fantasy sports industries.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the New York state capitol for a story on Steve Cohen sending a representative to talk to lawmakers about parkland alienation for his Metropolitan Park casino project.

Cohen Covering All Bases As Firm Rep Sent To Meet With High-Ranking New York Lawmakers

Steve Cohen reportedly sent a team member to talk to New York lawmakers, presumably about earning a land-use easement for a proposed Hard Rock casino.

Posted on: May 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

UConn celebrates a second straight NCAA men's basketball national championship for a story on New York sportsbooks and their April 2024 revenue.

Sportsbooks See Biggest April Since 2022 Launch, Fueled By March Madness Finish

The Final Four and NCAA men's basketball national championship kicked off the best April seen by New York sportsbooks since launching in 2022.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of a sign for Resorts World Las Vegas for a story on how the Scott Sibella sentencing might affect Resorts World and MGM in the downstate New York casino licensing process.

Sentencing Of Las Vegas Casino Boss Could Impact NY Casino Licensing Process

As New York regulators consider bids for downstate gambling licenses, a ex-Las Vegas casino boss' legal troubles could impact the Empire State's process.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of a phone with online poker for a story on a new bill from Sen. Joseph Addabbo that would legalize online poker in New York.

New Addabbo Bill Would Legalize Online Poker, Creating Up To 10 Platforms In New York

An 11th-hour bill from Sen. Joseph Addabbo looks to legalize online poker in New York, creating up to 10 licenses and cutting into the illegal market.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Despite Early Losses, ESPN Bet Still Banking On New York Launch By NFL Season

Despite losses associated with operating ESPN Bet, PENN executives still target a New York launch in time for the NFL season.

Posted on: May 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of MGM Grand in Las Vegas for a story on MGM Resorts International and Bally's reacting to a late-2025 timeline for downstate NY casino licenses to be awarded.

MGM ‘Somewhat Disappointed’, Bally’s Content With 2025 Timeline For Downstate Licensing

Count MGM Resorts among the "disappointed" regarding the 2025 timeline for downstate casino licensing in New York. Bally's, though, appears content.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Exterior of Citi Field for a story on Steve Cohen adjusting his approach to garnering support of Metropolitan Park to potentially sway Jessica Ramos on the Hard Rock casino project.

Cohen Launches Campaign Effort Geared Toward Garnering Community Support Of Metropolitan Park

The New York Mets billionaire owner has focused his attention on Queens residents as Sen. Jessica Ramos nears a decision on Metropolitan Park's future.

Posted on: May 2, 2024 | | Grant Lucas