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Despite Lots Of Promise, NY Casinos Are Not Living Up To Their Potential

After a strong start, the three new commercial casinos in New York are now projected to earn almost $60 million less than expected in 2017.

Posted on: June 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

NY Online Poker Bill Is Dead, Long Live The Online Poker Bill

For the second-straight year, the New York Assembly adjourned without voting on an online poker bill overwhelmingly approved by the state Senate.

Posted on: June 24, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

This Is Not A Drill: NY Online Poker On The Verge Of Becoming A Reality

Time is of the essence, online poker in New York is on the line. The state is on the verge of legalizing the game. Now's the time to make your voice heard.

Posted on: June 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Rivers Schenectady “Rolling Out The Red Carpet” For Hotel Guests

With the upcoming Rivers Casino Schenectady hotel opening in July, the job market at the New York casino is really booming.

Posted on: June 7, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

New Bad Actor Clause Another Big Blow To NY Online Gambling Hopes

New York's online gambling bill faced a tough enough road, but a new bad actor amendment means now even some online casinos won't support it.

Posted on: June 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Rivers Casino Makes Memorial Day Memorable With Poker Event

Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY went big with its Capital Poker Classic poker event. It returned bigger, nearly tripling the $100K guarantee.

Posted on: June 3, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

The Name Game: Goodbye Montreign, Hello Resorts World Catskills

The casino formerly known as Montreign is changing its name to Resorts World Catskills in advance of its March 2018 opening.

Posted on: May 25, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New York Poker Is Growing, But Online Gambling Remains At A Standstill

Rivers Casino Schenectady is helping live poker grow. However, NY politicians are twiddling their thumbs when it comes to expanding casinos online.

Posted on: May 19, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

David Baazov, Amaya Implicated In Illegal Cuomo Donation

Ex-Amaya CEO David Baazov could be back in hot water after a federal investigation linked him to $388K in illegal NY political contributions.

Posted on: May 11, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Seneca Tribe Continues Casino Payment Standoff With New York Government

After abruptly stopping payment to the state on its New York casinos, the Seneca Nation is on the verge of meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to negotiate.

Posted on: May 7, 2017 | | Jessica Welman