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Could New York State Shut Down Daily Fantasy Sports Games Within Its Borders?

On Thursday morning, the future of daily fantasy sports games in New York state started to resemble the future of the New York Knicks. Just a couple of days after the Knicks fired team president Steve Mills, a court decision put the legality of DFS contests in jeopardy. The New York State Supreme Court upheld […]

Posted on: February 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

New York Renews Video Lottery Contract With Everi For Another Decade

New York State Re-Ups With Everi On Video Lottery Terminals For Another Decade

Video lottery terminals are a part of the legal gambling landscape in the Empire State. That isn’t changing anytime soon, as the state of New York has awarded a new video lottery contract. The state has renewed its deal with Las Vegas-based Everi. The continuity is a plus for both parties in the deal. Details […]

Posted on: February 5, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Gaming Commission Fees Went Uncollected At New York Upstate Casinos

Audit Shows NYSGC Never Billed Commercial Casinos For Fees

The best way to avoid paying government fees is to never receive a bill for them. The New York state comptroller found that out while conducting an audit in regards to gaming commission fees. Thomas DiNapoli discovered the four upstate commercial casinos in New York never paid the fees because the state never billed them […]

Posted on: January 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Madison Square Garden has made DraftKings its official sports betting partner, opening up opportunities for a lot of collaborations.

Madison Square Garden Makes DraftKings Its Sports Betting Vendor Brand

Madison Square Garden is at the forefront of sports betting, even if the state of New York isn’t. If the legal situation in the Empire State ever joins the 21st century, the company will be ready to take advantage. Right now, the DraftKings-MSG partnership is limited to in-game activations and signage. The future could encompass […]

Posted on: January 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Bills looking to pull off upset in wild card game

Buffalo Bills Look to Defy New York Sportsbook Odds in Wild Card Game

The Bills wild card game has Buffalo fans excited and should do the same for bettors in New York regardless of their fan affiliations.

Posted on: January 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Gerrit Cole increased the Yankees World Series odds

New York Yankees Odds-On World Series Favorites After Gerrit Cole Signing

There is a new favorite atop the 2020 World Series odds heap. It's the New York Yankees, thanks to the Gerrit Cole signing.

Posted on: December 24, 2019 | | Derek Helling

NY sports betting revenue in downward spiral

Diminishing Returns At New York Sportsbooks Continue Their Downward Spiral

As the industry grows around the country, New York November sports betting revenue saw its second consecutive month of overall decline.

Posted on: December 21, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Buffalo among New York cities getting a sportsbook

Three More For New York: Seneca Sportsbooks To Open Doors By New Year’s Day

Three Seneca casino sportsbooks will bring legal sports betting to more cities in New York state, with the potential to add an online product later.

Posted on: December 11, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Medford Casino hopes might come up empty

Medford Casino Hopefuls May Come Up Empty Once Again

The idea of a Medford casino has resurfaced in New York, but the local community is as unsupportive as it was previously.

Posted on: December 6, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Buffalo On Pace To Make Dollar Bills For Sports Bettors

Buffalo Bills futures now compared to where lines on Buffalo sat prior to the 2019 NFL season show how much the New York team has surpassed expectations.

Posted on: November 28, 2019 | | Derek Helling