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New York Commercial Casinos Cleared To Reopen With Restrictions On Sept. 9

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the green light for New York commercial casinos reopening on Sept. 9, after casino employees organized rallies to push for reopening.

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

US Open Odds At New Jersey Sportsbooks Make It Worth Crossing The Border

The top New Jersey online sportsbooks like Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka in the latest US Open odds, and are offering promotions for the event.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Not Enough Skins In The Game For Potential New York Sports Betting Operators

With possible inclusion in the revenue bill ahead, the New York online sports betting bill limits the market's potential by restricting casinos to one skin.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Reopens, All New York Tribal Casinos Now Operating

With the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino reopening this week, all New York tribal casinos are now running at limited capacity, while commercial casinos still wait.

Posted on: August 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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