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Queens Residents and Local Groups Largely Positive on Metropolitan Park Hard Rock Casino Proposal

A land use hearing regarding the proposed Metropolitan Park in Queens mostly featured support for the project.

Posted on: December 6, 2024 | | Derek Helling

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Poker Pro Zeidman Pleads Guilty to Running Fraudulent Sports Betting Scheme in New York and Florida

A former Long Island resident has pled guilty to conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud when he claimed to have inside sports betting info.

Posted on: December 5, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Public Hearing on Proposed Las Vegas Sands Casino Scheduled for Dec. 9

Next week, the Nassau county community will have its chance to ask questions and comment on the Sands casino project in a public hearing.

Posted on: December 4, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Rivers Casino Schenectady Gives Away $40,000 To Players On New Year’s Eve

Rivers Casino Schenectady has a lot of big promotions in December, including a $40,000 giveaway on New Year's Eve.

Posted on: December 2, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Las Vegas Sands Environmental Impact Study Sets Stage For Further Deliberation

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has submitted a draft of an environmental impact study regarding its New York downstate casino proposal.

Posted on: November 27, 2024 | | Derek Helling

Hochul Vetoes Acceleration of Downstate Casino Licensing Process, Citing Fairness Concerns

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would’ve sped up the process for downstate casino licensing.

Posted on: November 26, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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New Seneca Leadership Hasn’t Brought Gaming Compact Negotiations Any Closer to Resolution

Seneca Nation President-Elect J.C. Seneca said he would like to completely eliminate the current revenue-sharing agreement with New York.

Posted on: November 14, 2024 | | Derek Helling

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Turning Stone Resort Casino Begins Construction of New York State’s Largest Convention Space

Steel has arrived and the construction project has begun for the $370 million renovation of the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY.

Posted on: November 14, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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Rivers Casino Schenectady Offering $25K Progressive Draw Amid November Promotions

Rivers Casino Schenectady is giving out multiple promotions in the month of November, including a $25,000 progressive payout drawing.

Posted on: November 5, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

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Following Scandal, Sportsbooks Eliminating NBA Props Involving Two-Way Players

New York sportsbooks will not offer prop bets on two-way and 10-day contract players during the 2024-25 NBA season.

Posted on: October 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

NY Online Gambling News

Queens Residents and Local Groups Largely Positive on Metropolitan Park Hard Rock Casino Proposal

Poker Pro Zeidman Pleads Guilty to Running Fraudulent Sports Betting Scheme in New York and Florida

Public Hearing on Proposed Las Vegas Sands Casino Scheduled for Dec. 9

Rivers Casino Schenectady Gives Away $40,000 To Players On New Year’s Eve

Las Vegas Sands Environmental Impact Study Sets Stage For Further Deliberation

Hochul Vetoes Acceleration of Downstate Casino Licensing Process, Citing Fairness Concerns

New Seneca Leadership Hasn’t Brought Gaming Compact Negotiations Any Closer to Resolution

Turning Stone Resort Casino Begins Construction of New York State’s Largest Convention Space

Rivers Casino Schenectady Offering $25K Progressive Draw Amid November Promotions

Following Scandal, Sportsbooks Eliminating NBA Props Involving Two-Way Players

Lucchese Crime Family Member Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal New York Gambling Ring

Appointment of Final Gaming Facility Location Board Members Allows Licensing Process to Advance

New York’s Online Casino Effort Resumes as Sen. Addabbo Leads the Charge Again

The Coney’s Promise of Community Funding Fails to Win Over Local Committee

Coney Island Casino Backers Promise $200 Million Community Trust to Sweeten Bid