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Rendering of rooftop open space at Coney Island Casino, one of several downstate New York casino projects vying for a license

Coney Island Casino Proposal Introduces Rooftop Space To ‘Benefit The Whole Community’

The Coney, a multibillion-dollar bid hoping to revitalize Brooklyn’s Coney Island, is taking its New York casino gamble to another level.

Posted on: March 19, 2024 | | David Danzis

New York city skyline lit in yellow for a story on Gov. Kathy Hochul designating March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

City Landmarks Light Up Yellow As NY Further Emphasizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month

As sports betting in New York grows and with online casinos potentially coming, state officials continue to emphasizes need for problem gambling awareness.

Posted on: March 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of New York State Capitol for a story on a Senate committee advancing bills addressing problem gambling

NY Senate Gaming Committee OKs 3 Bills Related To Problem Gambling

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee got the message loud and clear.

Posted on: March 14, 2024 | | David Danzis

Rendering of Wynn New York City, which along with Related Companies released more details of the proposed New York casino in Hudson Yards.

Proposed Wynn NYC Casino To Provide ‘Generational Benefits’ To State

Related Companies and Wynn Resorts divulged more details about its proposed Wynn New York City casino in Hudson Yards.

Posted on: March 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of Point Place Casino, which will receive $50 million in upgrades from the Oneida Indian Nation

Point Place Casino To Get $50M In Upgrades Due To ‘Incredible Demand’

Already with a massive project going on at Turning Stone, the Oneida Indian Nation revealed major upgrades coming to Point Place Casino.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Exterior of Tioga Downs casino, the newest property for ownership group Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc.

Tioga Downs’ New Owners Bullish On Prospects Of Newly Acquired NY Casino

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. is confident that Tioga Downs Casino Resort will be a valuable asset in the REIT's growing portfolio.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | David Danzis

Sign for Batavia Downs, a Buffalo-area casino that looks to change state law allowing for more off-track betting terminals near Hamburg

Lobbying Begins To Change State Law To Put More E-Z Bet Terminals In Buffalo

Lobbying has started for New York to change state law to allow more E-Z Bet terminals at businesses near Hamburg Gaming casino.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Rendering for Belmont Park, which will see demolition begin in March 2023 with plans to complete renovations and construction by 2026

Renderings Released For Revitalized Belmont Park Plan With Eyes On Fall 2026 Completion

Officials expect Belmont Park to see demolition begin on its grandstand and clubhouse this month with plans to complete construction by 2026.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Photo of St. John's basketball team and Rick Pitino for story on NY having its best-ever sports betting handle month in February

Sportsbooks Cap Football Season With $1.77B Month, Best February Yet

The totals may be the its lowest since early fall, but the New York sports betting industry put up the best February revenue totals since launching.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a panel of experts for a story on industry insiders tabbing New York as one of the next states to legalize online casinos

NEXT Summit Panel Puts NY In Next Wave Of States To Legalize Online Casinos

While New York likely won't see online casinos legalized in 2024, a panel of industry experts believes the Empire State will achieve the feat soon.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

NY Online Gambling News

Coney Island Casino Proposal Introduces Rooftop Space To ‘Benefit The Whole Community’

City Landmarks Light Up Yellow As NY Further Emphasizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month

NY Senate Gaming Committee OKs 3 Bills Related To Problem Gambling

Proposed Wynn NYC Casino To Provide ‘Generational Benefits’ To State

Point Place Casino To Get $50M In Upgrades Due To ‘Incredible Demand’

Tioga Downs’ New Owners Bullish On Prospects Of Newly Acquired NY Casino

Lobbying Begins To Change State Law To Put More E-Z Bet Terminals In Buffalo

Renderings Released For Revitalized Belmont Park Plan With Eyes On Fall 2026 Completion

Sportsbooks Cap Football Season With $1.77B Month, Best February Yet

NEXT Summit Panel Puts NY In Next Wave Of States To Legalize Online Casinos

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