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Cuomo May Be Coming Around On NY Sports Betting … For 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred to sports betting as potential new revenue as New York combats a $15 billion budget deficit, but he wants to wait until the spring.

Posted on: December 16, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Need For Revenue Could Push Single-Skin Sports Betting Legislation Through Soon

If New York is going to pass a revenue bill including mobile sports betting in 2020, the legislature needs to begin the process this week.

Posted on: December 14, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Could New York Green-Light Downstate Casinos? Lawmaker Says ‘Strong Possibility’

A New York lawmaker advocates for converting two racinos into downstate casinos, which could generate $1 billion in revenue for a state in economic turmoil.

Posted on: December 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bank On Barstool Sportsbook In New York

Should New York authorize online sports betting in 2020, operators like Barstool Sportsbook will be left on the outside looking in.

Posted on: December 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Save Room In Christmas Stockings For New York Online Sports Betting?

An effort to pass a revenue bill before Christmas is brewing in New York, and a lawmaker says he has a solid commitment to include online sports betting.

Posted on: December 9, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Another Ball May Drop In New York Without Online Sports Betting

The chances for New York to legalize online sports betting in 2020 are dwindling as lawmakers wait to take up revenue bill.

Posted on: December 2, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Game On: Rivers Schenectady To Host Madden NFL 21 eSports Tournament

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will bring gamers together for the Electric City Classic, a single-elimination eSports tournament based around the Madden NFL 21 video game.

Posted on: November 30, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Wait A New York Minute: Online Sports Betting’s Fate Will Become Clear In December

A New York lawmaker says whether the state does a revenue bill with mobile sports betting in 2020 should become clear the first two weeks of December.

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Still Open, But New York Casinos Required to Limit Hours Amid Increased COVID-19

As positive COVID-19 cases spike in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has instructed casinos in the state to limit hours of operation.

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Martin Harris

New York Lottery Claim Centers Closed To Walk-Ins, But There’s A Silver Lining

All New York lottery claim centers remain open by appointment only, but there's good news for prize winners in the Empire State.

Posted on: November 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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Cuomo May Be Coming Around On NY Sports Betting … For 2021

Need For Revenue Could Push Single-Skin Sports Betting Legislation Through Soon

Could New York Green-Light Downstate Casinos? Lawmaker Says ‘Strong Possibility’

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bank On Barstool Sportsbook In New York

Save Room In Christmas Stockings For New York Online Sports Betting?

Another Ball May Drop In New York Without Online Sports Betting

Game On: Rivers Schenectady To Host Madden NFL 21 eSports Tournament

Wait A New York Minute: Online Sports Betting’s Fate Will Become Clear In December

Still Open, But New York Casinos Required to Limit Hours Amid Increased COVID-19

New York Lottery Claim Centers Closed To Walk-Ins, But There’s A Silver Lining

Hard Rock Gaming Promises Local Business Opportunities if Queens Casino Proposal Advances

Amended Bill Expands Enforcement Of Proposed Online Sweepstakes Casino Games Ban

Las Vegas Sands Will Announce Partner For Nassau Coliseum Bid Soon

Developer Commits To More Housing Ahead Of Hudson Yards Zoning Change Vote

Sands Drops New York Casino Bid, Citing Concerns About Potential iGaming