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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

Rivers Casino General Manager Setting Sail Away From Struggling Casino

Rivers Schenectady Mary Cheeks has been with the property since construction began in 2015, but she is leaving her post after less than a year of operation.

Posted on: November 26, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

If PASPA Gets Overturned, Where Does NY Stand On Sports Betting?

There is a law on the books allowing sports betting in NY casinos if federal law changes, but what about racetracks and tribal casinos?

Posted on: November 17, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Town Supervisor Race Was More About del Lago Than Candidates

If there was one issue that defined the Tyre, New York Town Supervisor race, it was the role del Lago Casino plays in the town's economy.

Posted on: November 9, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Why Pretlow Might Be Souring On Gambling Expansion In NY

There are three underperforming reasons upstate why Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow is not as enthusiastic about online poker as he was earlier this year.

Posted on: November 2, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Tioga Downs Hopes Hotel Perks Up Revenue For Struggling Casino

Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural hopes the new 161-room hotel adjacent to the casino will help boost the New York casino's sagging revenues.

Posted on: October 25, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New Resorts World Partnership Could Be Customer Service Game-Changer In NY

Resorts World Catskills is partnering with IGT. The technology company will provide the NY casino with casino software including the new Cardless Connect.

Posted on: October 20, 2017 | | Jessica Welman