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Resorts World Catskills Eager To Open Feb. 8, But The Reception Could Be Chilly

While the staffers at Resorts World Catskills are eager to open the $1.2 billion casino on Feb. 8, not many others are enthusiastic about yet another commercial NY casino.

Posted on: February 2, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

It’s Alive! NY Assembly Acts On Both Sports Betting And Poker

The Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee had a busy week, voting through the online poker bill and holding a hearing on sports betting.

Posted on: January 26, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Moody’s Thinks Del Lago Casino’s Outlook Is Nothing But Negative

The credit agency Moody's does not have high hopes for del Lago Casino. The group downgraded the casino's rating to negative, and says nothing but a revenue bump or debt restructuring will help.

Posted on: January 20, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

NY Senate Ready To Talk About The Sports Betting Possibilities

The New York Senate is ready to consider how to handle sports betting. They will hold a committee hearing on the subject later this month.

Posted on: January 14, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Global Poker’s Grizzly Games Features $1.5 Million In Prizes

[toc]Poker players now have a reason to keep celebrating after New Year’s Eve. Globalpoker.com , the host of the 2017 Eagle Cup ($1.25M in winnings), is ramping up the intensity in 2018. Global Poker officially announced the 2018 Grizzly Games. This time, winnings are at more than $1.5 million. And that’s just the start of […]

Posted on: January 8, 2018 | | Staff

Another Year, Another Chance For Online Poker In The Empire State

A new year is upon us, which means a new start at trying to make online poker legal in the state of New York. With the state facing budget woes, it could happen.

Posted on: January 6, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

The Buffalo Sabres Change Cuomo’s Mind On Online Raffles

Thanks to a legal push from the Buffalo Sabres charity arm, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new bill into law explicitly allowing online charity gambling.

Posted on: December 26, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

It’s Up For Debate Just How Prepared NY Is For Sports Betting

While lawmakers J. Gary Pretlow and John Bonacic are confident New York is ready to offer sports betting, other legal experts have some concerns.

Posted on: December 17, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

The Gaming Slots Are In, Now Resorts World Needs To Fill Job Slots At Upcoming Events

Resorts World Catskills recently installed over 2,000 slot machines, now they need to fill 1,400 job positions in advance of its March 1, 2018 opening.

Posted on: December 9, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

When It Comes To Traffic Jams, del Lago Wants All The Credit

With few things to cheer about, del Lago is celebrating a busy Thanksgiving week and, more importantly, more car traffic in the upstate New York area.

Posted on: December 2, 2017 | | Jessica Welman