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MGM Yonkers, The Coney Submit Bids for Downstate NY Casinos

Two major players, MGM Yonkers and The Coney, submit proposals in hopes of being awarded a downstate New York City casino license.

Posted on: June 30, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

A bill that placed limits on sports betting in New York died in committee.

NY Bill Creating Tighter Rules on Sports Betting Fails to Advance

A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly aimed at limiting sports betting and its advertising did not advance this session.

Posted on: June 20, 2025 | | P.L. West

NY Sweepstakes Casino Ban Heads to Governor’s Desk

The New York State Assembly passed a sweepstakes casino ban bill just before the 2025 session ended, and it could soon become law.

Posted on: June 19, 2025 | | P.L. West

New York Senate Convincingly Passes Sweepstakes Casinos Ban

The New York Senate, in convincing fashion, banned sweepstakes casinos from operating, which could open the door for online casinos.

Posted on: June 13, 2025 | | P.L. West

May was the second-best month ever for NY casino revenue.

New York Casinos Hit It Big in May

New York casinos reported record revenue in May, surpassing April's numbers by 10%. It was the second-best month ever for NY casinos.

Posted on: June 12, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

NY Sweepstakes Ban Could Clear Way for Online Casino Legalization

The New York Attorney General has banned sweepstakes in the state, which is a good sign for the potential legalization of online casinos.

Posted on: June 9, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

The developer of the World Trade Center has teamed with Rush Street Interactive on a NYC casino proposal.

WTC Developer Teams with Rush Street on Manhattan Casino Proposal

The developer of One World Trade Center has secured a partnership with Rush Street Interactive on a proposal to build a casino in Manhattan.

Posted on: June 5, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

Casino bids by MGM Empire City and Resorts World moved forward in New York.

Cohen’s Metropolitan Park Casino Project Reaches Governor’s Desk

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park bill, which includes a Hard Rock Casino, reached Gov. Hochel's desk on Tuesday.

Posted on: May 28, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Yonkers Mayor Wants Immediate Approval for Downstate MGM Casino Bid

Yonkers Mayor, Mike Spano, is calling for New York to award MGM Resorts a casino license immediately to help the region's economy.

Posted on: May 21, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Hard Rock Gaming Promises Local Business Opportunities if Queens Casino Proposal Advances

Hard Rock Gaming held an event for potential vendors to learn more about opportunities in the company's Queens casino plans

Posted on: May 7, 2025 | | Derek Helling

NY Online Gambling News

MGM Yonkers, The Coney Submit Bids for Downstate NY Casinos

NY Bill Creating Tighter Rules on Sports Betting Fails to Advance

NY Sweepstakes Casino Ban Heads to Governor’s Desk

New York Senate Convincingly Passes Sweepstakes Casinos Ban

New York Casinos Hit It Big in May

NY Sweepstakes Ban Could Clear Way for Online Casino Legalization

WTC Developer Teams with Rush Street on Manhattan Casino Proposal

Cohen’s Metropolitan Park Casino Project Reaches Governor’s Desk

Yonkers Mayor Wants Immediate Approval for Downstate MGM Casino Bid

Hard Rock Gaming Promises Local Business Opportunities if Queens Casino Proposal Advances

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

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected