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DraftKings Ditches Plan To Implement Surcharge On Winning Bets In New York

Less than two weeks after announcing plans to implement a surcharge on winning bets in New York, DraftKings has changed its mind.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a judge banging her gavel for a story on two Rochester men sentenced for operating an illegal bookmaking ring in New York.

Men At Center Of Illegal Sports Betting Ring Sentenced To 3 Years Probation

Louis P. Ferrari and Dominic Sprague were both sentenced after being convicted of conspiracy and operating an illegal sports betting ring in New York.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of JC Seneca, who will run for president of the Seneca Nation of Indians, an election that will likely delay New York compact negotiations even further.

Upcoming Seneca Nation Elections Will Likely Delay Gaming Compact Negotiations

The Seneca Nation of Indians has long sought a new gaming compact in New York. But talks will likely be delayed again as the tribe taps a new president.

Posted on: August 13, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

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Delaware North Denies Responsibility For Alleged Licensing Violations At Jake’s 58

Delaware North, which briefly operated Jake's 58, responded to accusations that it was responsible for licensing violations at the New York casino.

Posted on: August 13, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of a phone with an online casino app for a story on the NCLGS addressing cannibalization concerns when legalizing online casinos.

NCLGS Summer Conference Discusses Online Casino Legislation And Cannibalization Concerns

A trio of state regulators met during the NCLGS summer conference and all agreed: That legal online casinos cannibalize land-based casinos "isn't true."

Posted on: August 12, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

New York Yankees Jazz Chisolm for a story on the July revenue report for New York sportsbooks.

Sportsbooks Post First Billion-Dollar July As New York Nears $50 Billion In Lifetime Handle

Sportsbooks in New York had their first billion-dollar July, extending the industry's streak to 12 straight months as it nears a landmark total.

Posted on: August 10, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Jake's 58 Casino Hotel for a story on the facility hit with a $26,000 fine for improperly licensed employees.

Jake’s 58 Casino Appeals Alleged License Violations That Led To $26,000 Fine

The New York State Gaming Commission found that Jake's 58 had 26 workers with improper licensing. But the casino said that was the fault of Delaware North.

Posted on: August 9, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

ESPN Bet retail sportsbook in Detroit for a story on the online sportsbook launching in New York by the end of August.

Penn: Surcharge Tax ‘Interesting’ As It Targets End Of August For ESPN Bet Launch

Penn will remain an observer of the controversial surcharge tax from DraftKings, and it set a timetable for the New York launch of ESPN Bet.

Posted on: August 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Sands New York casino for a story on Nassau County legislators approving the 42-year lease.

Nassau County Legislature Approves New Lease Proposal For Sands New York

Another positive step was taken for Las Vegas Sands, which saw Nassau County legislators approve a proposed 42-year lease to take over Nassau Hub.

Posted on: August 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a remote control in front of TVs for a story on a New York Assembly bill aiming to restrict advertising by sportsbooks.

Proposed Assembly Bill Aims To Further Shape Advertising Afforded To NY Sportsbooks

A New York Assembly committee will consider a proposed bill that further cracks down on sports betting advertisements.

Posted on: August 7, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

NY Online Gambling News

DraftKings Ditches Plan To Implement Surcharge On Winning Bets In New York

Men At Center Of Illegal Sports Betting Ring Sentenced To 3 Years Probation

Upcoming Seneca Nation Elections Will Likely Delay Gaming Compact Negotiations

Delaware North Denies Responsibility For Alleged Licensing Violations At Jake’s 58

NCLGS Summer Conference Discusses Online Casino Legislation And Cannibalization Concerns

Sportsbooks Post First Billion-Dollar July As New York Nears $50 Billion In Lifetime Handle

Jake’s 58 Casino Appeals Alleged License Violations That Led To $26,000 Fine

Penn: Surcharge Tax ‘Interesting’ As It Targets End Of August For ESPN Bet Launch

Nassau County Legislature Approves New Lease Proposal For Sands New York

Proposed Assembly Bill Aims To Further Shape Advertising Afforded To NY Sportsbooks

CFTC Lawsuit Could Reshape Sports Prediction Markets, With New York Also in the Mix

BetMGM Says Knicks Title Run Delivered Big Payouts for New York Bettors

Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Returns to Fanatics Fest NYC 2026

Study Finds Sports Betting May Be Straining Household Food Budgets, and New York Is at the Center

FanDuel Casino Chief Asaf Noifeld to Depart Later This Year