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Gov. Andrew Cuomo further eased COVID-19 capacity restrictions that will affect commercial casinos in the state.

Full House: Cuomo Eases COVID-19 Capacity Restrictions Affecting Commercial Casinos

Upstate New York commercial casinos may not have to worry about compliance with customer headcounts for much longer. NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced further easement of capacity restrictions on businesses aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Despite the state backing off on its mandates, casino operators may remain cautious. It’s a continuation […]

Posted on: May 4, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Seneca Nation Requests Federal Review Before Making Revenue-Sharing Payments To New York

A four-year battle between New York and the Seneca Nation continues, as a revenue-sharing dispute heads to a federal district judge.

Posted on: April 29, 2021 | | Martin Harris

New York State Gaming Commission On Mobile Sports Betting: You Have Questions, We Have (Some) Answers

The New York State Gaming Commission released a 10-page question-and-answer sheet regarding New York mobile sports betting.

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Derek Helling

DraftKings Continues Its Push To Dominate MMA Betting By Striking A Deal With Professional Fighters League

Weeks after expanding a partnership with the UFC, DraftKings landed a similar deal with another MMA brand: the Professional Figthers League.

Posted on: April 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

NY lawmaker hopes sweeps ban opens door to online casinos in state.

With Cuomo’s Signature, Online Sportsbooks Are Now Legal, But Months From Live

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state's 2022 budget bill Monday, legalizing online sports betting in the Empire State.

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Manhattan Newsstand Sells Powerball Ticket Worth At Least $1 Million, Though Winner Has Yet To Come Forward

Someone bought a winning Powerball ticket worth at least $1 million in Manhattan last week, matching five numbers in the April 14 drawing.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

While Revenue Rebounded Nicely In March, New York Commercial Casinos Still Looking Up At Pre-COVID Levels

The four commercial casinos in New York combined for over $45 million in March revenue, the highest total since reopening in September.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Martin Harris

In One Fell Swoop, NFL Lands Three Operators To Become League’s Official Sports Betting Partners

Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel all have now achieved a coveted status in the gambling industry: NFL sports betting partners.

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Tioga Downs Owner Goes Off On Cuomo, New York Online Sports Betting Model

One casino owner isn't happy with Gov. Andrew Cuomo cutting casinos out of mobile sports betting in the New York budget.

Posted on: April 8, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

$Why Andrew Cuomo’s Sports Betting Projections Don’t Add Up$

Why Andrew Cuomo’s Sports Betting Projections Don’t Add Up

The gambling industry is abuzz this week with the news that New York is finally poised to expand sports betting. Unfortunately, the buzz sounds more like a nest of angry hornets than the pleasant hum of progress. The plan, strong-armed into existence in the 11th hour by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and reluctantly approved by the […]

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | | Eric Ramsey

NY Online Gambling News

Full House: Cuomo Eases COVID-19 Capacity Restrictions Affecting Commercial Casinos

Seneca Nation Requests Federal Review Before Making Revenue-Sharing Payments To New York

New York State Gaming Commission On Mobile Sports Betting: You Have Questions, We Have (Some) Answers

DraftKings Continues Its Push To Dominate MMA Betting By Striking A Deal With Professional Fighters League

With Cuomo’s Signature, Online Sportsbooks Are Now Legal, But Months From Live

Manhattan Newsstand Sells Powerball Ticket Worth At Least $1 Million, Though Winner Has Yet To Come Forward

While Revenue Rebounded Nicely In March, New York Commercial Casinos Still Looking Up At Pre-COVID Levels

In One Fell Swoop, NFL Lands Three Operators To Become League’s Official Sports Betting Partners

Tioga Downs Owner Goes Off On Cuomo, New York Online Sports Betting Model

Why Andrew Cuomo’s Sports Betting Projections Don’t Add Up

New York Lawmakers Push ‘Fair Play’ Standards for Sports Wagering Operators

World Cup 2026 Odds: How NY Sportsbooks List the Markets

Resorts World to Launch First Live Table Games in NYC April 28

GiddyUp Debuts Horse Racing Into Casino-Style Gaming Ahead of Full NY Launch

HorsePlay Bets on Trust as It Blends Horse Racing With Casino-Style Gaming