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Did You Know? Two NYC-Area Casinos Are Among Most Successful In America

The Queens/Yonkers region was the sixth-largest legal gambling market in the US last year, generating over $1.5 billion in annual revenue.

Posted on: May 24, 2024 | | David Danzis

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New Renderings Paint Clearer Picture Of The Coney’s Downstate Casino Proposal

Calling it a "year-round economic engine" for Coney Island, representatives for The Coney's downstate New York casino project are bullish on their project.

Posted on: May 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Amid Frustrations On Long Process, Lawmakers Propose Bill That Would Expedite Timeline

With many frustrated on an already lengthy process for downstate New York casino licenses, a Senate bill would speed up the timeline.

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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New York Congressman Writing Bill To Curb Sports Betting Ads, Ban Use Of Artificial Intelligence

US Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY, said he is fine-tuning the SAFE Bet Act, which tackles sports betting advertising and the use of artificial intelligence.

Posted on: May 20, 2024 | | David Danzis

Aerial view of Citi Field in Queens for a story on hundreds of supporters rallying for a Hard Rock casino project called Metropolitan Park.

Hundreds Show Up For Rally To Support Metropolitan Park New York Casino Proposal

Hundreds of Queens-area civic leaders and business owners showed up for a rally this week supporting Steve Cohen's Hard Rock casino project.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a sign for the New York Lottery, which announced a renewed contract with Scientific Games for instant scratch-offs.

Scientific Games Re-Ups Contract With New York Lottery After Nearly 50 Years Together

After nearly 50 years together, the New York Lottery and Scientific Games renewed their contract to continue operations for the biggest lottery in the US.

Posted on: May 15, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the New York Senate chambers for a story on a Senate committee advancing several bills to further shape the sports betting and daily fantasy sports industries.

Senate Committee Advances Bills To Raise Age Limit For DFS, Expand Sports Betting Markets

The New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering committee advanced several bills that further shape the sports betting and daily fantasy sports industries.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Cohen Covering All Bases As Firm Rep Sent To Meet With High-Ranking New York Lawmakers

Steve Cohen reportedly sent a team member to talk to New York lawmakers, presumably about earning a land-use easement for a proposed Hard Rock casino.

Posted on: May 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

UConn celebrates a second straight NCAA men's basketball national championship for a story on New York sportsbooks and their April 2024 revenue.

Sportsbooks See Biggest April Since 2022 Launch, Fueled By March Madness Finish

The Final Four and NCAA men's basketball national championship kicked off the best April seen by New York sportsbooks since launching in 2022.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of a sign for Resorts World Las Vegas for a story on how the Scott Sibella sentencing might affect Resorts World and MGM in the downstate New York casino licensing process.

Sentencing Of Las Vegas Casino Boss Could Impact NY Casino Licensing Process

As New York regulators consider bids for downstate gambling licenses, a ex-Las Vegas casino boss' legal troubles could impact the Empire State's process.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | David Danzis

NY Online Gambling News

Did You Know? Two NYC-Area Casinos Are Among Most Successful In America

New Renderings Paint Clearer Picture Of The Coney’s Downstate Casino Proposal

Amid Frustrations On Long Process, Lawmakers Propose Bill That Would Expedite Timeline

New York Congressman Writing Bill To Curb Sports Betting Ads, Ban Use Of Artificial Intelligence

Hundreds Show Up For Rally To Support Metropolitan Park New York Casino Proposal

Scientific Games Re-Ups Contract With New York Lottery After Nearly 50 Years Together

Senate Committee Advances Bills To Raise Age Limit For DFS, Expand Sports Betting Markets

Cohen Covering All Bases As Firm Rep Sent To Meet With High-Ranking New York Lawmakers

Sportsbooks See Biggest April Since 2022 Launch, Fueled By March Madness Finish

Sentencing Of Las Vegas Casino Boss Could Impact NY Casino Licensing Process

NYC Casino Licenses Deliver $1.5B Windfall for MTA

State Approves Licenses for Downstate NY Casinos

New York Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino