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Rendering for The Coney for a story on new renderings and details of a proposed downstate New York casino on Coney Island.

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

Image of the New York State Capitol for a story on two senators introducing a bill to speed up the downstate casino licensing process.

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

Image of New York Rep. Paul Tonko, who is fine-tuning federal legislation to curb sports betting advertisements and marketing.

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

Image of the New York state capitol for a story on Steve Cohen sending a representative to talk to lawmakers about parkland alienation for his Metropolitan Park casino project.

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

Image of a phone with online poker for a story on a new bill from Sen. Joseph Addabbo that would legalize online poker in New York.

New Addabbo Bill Would Legalize Online Poker, Creating Up To 10 Platforms In New York

An 11th-hour bill from Sen. Joseph Addabbo looks to legalize online poker in New York, creating up to 10 licenses and cutting into the illegal market.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

NY Online Gambling News

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

New Addabbo Bill Would Legalize Online Poker, Creating Up To 10 Platforms In New York

Resorts World to Launch First Live Table Games in NYC April 28

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