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Rush Street Gaming Already Fine Tuning Newly Opened Rivers Casino

The newly opened Rivers Casino in Schenetdacy, NY is already looking to improve by changing dining options and hosting an April poker tournament series.

Posted on: March 23, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Online Poker Is In NY Senate Budget, But Can It Make The Final Cut?

Now that online poker is in the state Senate's budget proposal, the next step is getting Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Assembly on board.

Posted on: March 17, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New York Casinos Generate $14 Million In Taxes, Paced To Meet Projections

Early returns from the three recently opened New York casinos puts the properties on pace to meet earnings expectations of $180 million annually.

Posted on: March 16, 2017 | | Joss Wood

Gov. Cuomo To ‘Very Carefully’ Review Any New York Online Poker Proposal

A recent comment from Governor Andrew Cuomo's office indicates he is not enthusiastic about pending online gaming legislation in New York.

Posted on: March 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

NY Online Poker Optimism Grows As Crucial Lawmaker Pretlow Signals Intention To ‘Get It Done’

Now that Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow is on board, the fight to bring online poker to New York is picking up steam and could very possibly become law.

Posted on: February 28, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New York Gov. Cuomo Attends del Lago Resort Casino Grand Opening

New York's del Lago Resort & Casino opened earlier this month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo attended the opening ceremonies, saying the NY casino is a job creator.

Posted on: February 11, 2017 | | J.R. Duren

Schenectady NY Rivers casino opening date

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady To Open February 8

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, a $330 million project by Rush Street Gaming, is the second of four New York casinos and is slated to open on Feb. 8.

Posted on: January 30, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

A Harness Racing Track In Yonkers Could Help Shake Up Sports Gambling Across The Country

A handful of lawmakers in the state of New York are looking to bring about a challenge to the federal sports betting prohibition, as New Jersey has done.

Posted on: January 24, 2017 | | Beau Eastes

New York May Try To Legalize Sports Betting By Following New Jersey’s Lead

New York is looking to get into the sports betting game with a new bill. Whether it can do so legally is another question altogether.

Posted on: December 15, 2016 | | Beau Eastes

New York’s del Lago Resort Set To Open In February 2017

The Del Lago Casino in upstate New York has announced that its casino will open in February, but the associated hotel won't be opening until next summer.

Posted on: December 5, 2016 | | Jessica Welman