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Lawmakers Pass Bill To Potentially Speed Up Downstate NY Casino Licensing

The New York Senate and Assembly agreed on legislation to potentially speed up the downstate casino licensing process.

Posted on: June 11, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Sportsbooks Head Into Summer On A High As NY Operators Near $2 Billion In Handle

Online sportsbooks in New York saw revenue increase 34% year-over-year in May, with handle – the total amount wagered – skyrocketing by 45%.

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | | David Danzis

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Hall Of Famer Johnny Avello Returns To Home Turf As Saratoga Readies For Belmont Stakes

Hall of Famer Johnny Avello has plenty of horse racing memories in Saratoga. Now the DraftKings legend is ready to add more memories at the Belmont Stakes.

Posted on: June 6, 2024 | | Dave Bontempo

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Assembly Bill Aimed At Fine-Tuning NY Sports Betting Advertising Laws Passes Senate

An Assembly bill aimed at fine-tuning sports betting advertisements in New York passed the Senate. With one day left, what other bills could follow suit?

Posted on: June 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Local Lawmakers Won’t Introduce Legislation Needed For Bally’s Bronx Casino Proposal

Bally's looks to develop a casino complex at its Ferry Point golf course, but local lawmakers don't intend to support parkland alienation legislation.

Posted on: June 3, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Horse racing starting gate at Saratoga Race Course, which will host the 2024 Belmont Stakes.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Stop At Saratoga Sets Up Once-In-A-Lifetime Belmont Stakes Experience

For the first time ever, the Belmont Stakes takes place at Saratoga Race Course, setting up a once-in-a-lifetime weekend around horse racing history.

Posted on: May 31, 2024 | | Dave Bontempo

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Addabbo Pushes Online Poker Bill To Gauge Interest In NY Gambling Expansion

Sen. Joseph Addabbo transitioned from failed legislation to legalize online casinos in New York to a bill that would authorize online poker. Why?

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Ramos: ‘I Will Not Introduce Legislation’ To Clear Path For Cohen’s Metropolitan Park

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will need to find a new way to gain land-use easement if he wants Metropolitan Park to become reality in Queens.

Posted on: May 28, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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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

NY Online Gambling News

Lawmakers Pass Bill To Potentially Speed Up Downstate NY Casino Licensing

Sportsbooks Head Into Summer On A High As NY Operators Near $2 Billion In Handle

Hall Of Famer Johnny Avello Returns To Home Turf As Saratoga Readies For Belmont Stakes

Assembly Bill Aimed At Fine-Tuning NY Sports Betting Advertising Laws Passes Senate

Local Lawmakers Won’t Introduce Legislation Needed For Bally’s Bronx Casino Proposal

Once-In-A-Lifetime Stop At Saratoga Sets Up Once-In-A-Lifetime Belmont Stakes Experience

Addabbo Pushes Online Poker Bill To Gauge Interest In NY Gambling Expansion

Ramos: ‘I Will Not Introduce Legislation’ To Clear Path For Cohen’s Metropolitan Park

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

GiddyUp Debuts Horse Racing Into Casino-Style Gaming Ahead of Full NY Launch

HorsePlay Bets on Trust as It Blends Horse Racing With Casino-Style Gaming

Racing And Gaming Conference At Saratoga Forms Advisory Committee Ahead Of 2026 Event

AG James Issues Warning About Prediction Markets Ahead of Super Bowl

Pro Football Championship Betting Promotions Available Across New York