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Why One Casino Owner Thinks NY Legalizes Online Sports Betting In 2020

Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs Casino, believes that New York will approve mobile sports betting and expediting downstate casinos this year.

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Vernon Downs, Tioga Downs To Close Early Without Casino Funds

With casinos still closed in the state, two New York racetracks, Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs, will be forced to close mid-September.

Posted on: August 26, 2020 | | George Myers

New York May Accelerate The Licensing Process For Two New York City Casinos

The state may issue licenses for two New York City casinos as soon as this year in order to help alleviate its $10-$13 billion budgetary shortfall.

Posted on: August 25, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tioga Downs Owner Says It’s Time For New York Casinos To Reopen

Following last week's protest by casino employees, one casino owner hopes to get word this week that New York casinos can reopen.

Posted on: August 24, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

New York ‘Lottery Lawyer’ Charged With Stealing $107M From Clients

New York 'lottery lawyer' Jason Kurland was supposed to protect his clients' winnings, but instead, he scammed them out of approximately $107 million.

Posted on: August 21, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Seneca Casinos Fail To Avoid Staff Reductions After Reopening

In just the second month since reopening with COVID-19 restrictions, a new set of staff reductions has been announced at Seneca Casinos.

Posted on: August 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

NY Commercial Casino Employees Organize Rally To Push For Reopening

A New York casino workers rally planned for Thursday aims to send a clear message to Gov. Andrew Cuomo that all casinos in the state should be reopened.

Posted on: August 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Clock Ticking For Winner To Claim $1 Million New York Lottery Prize

Over $1 million remains on the line as a New York Mega Millions winner who bought the ticket last week has yet to come forward.

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Resorts World Catskills Leads Public Campaign To Reopen

While commercial casinos remain shuttered in New York, Resorts World Catskills released its safety protocols in hopes Gov. Cuomo will allow them to reopen.

Posted on: August 13, 2020 | | George Myers

No Reservation Means No New York Casino For Cayuga Nation

The US Department of the Interior has issued a negative decision on a potential Cayuga Nation reservation in New York, meaning no casino for the tribe.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling