NY Online Gambling News

the mta is already benefitting from downstate nyc casino licenses.

NYC Casino Licenses Deliver $1.5B Windfall for MTA

The three downstate New York City casino licenses are already paying off as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has cashed in on $1.5 billion. Bally’s Bronx and Hard Rock’s Metropolitan Park have submitted a $500 million for the up-front licensing fee. Resorts World New York City has until Jan. 15 to do so. The New York State Gaming Commission […]

Posted on: January 9, 2026 | | Corey Sharp

Three downstate New York casino projects have received their gaming licenses from the state.

State Approves Licenses for Downstate NY Casinos

All three massive casino projects in and around New York City have received their gaming licenses and can now begin the build phases

Posted on: December 17, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

New York bans sweepstakes casinos.

New York Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law

The Empire State joins five other states to ban sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation into law.

Posted on: December 8, 2025 | | Mike Breen

Image of New York City skyline where three new hotels could be built

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

Bally's, Hard Rock, and Resorts World are one step closer to being allowed to execute their ambitious visions for massive NYC casinos

Posted on: December 2, 2025 | | P.L. West

MGM Resorts pulls bid for a downstate New York casino license.

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Abruptly, MGM Resorts has withdrawn its bid to obtain a license to operate a casino in downstate New York.

Posted on: October 15, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected

Resorts World and MGM Empire City advance in the New York casino race, while three Manhattan proposals were rejected by advisory committees

Posted on: September 26, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

NY lawmaker hopes sweeps ban opens door to online casinos in state.

New York Lawmaker Pushes Sweeps Ban to Pave Way for Online Casinos

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo pushes to ban sweepstakes casinos in New York, a move he says could clear the way for safe, legal online casinos

Posted on: September 19, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Vally's Nad Resorts World casino projects in downstate NY gain overwhelming local support.

Resorts World, Bally’s Casino Projects Receive Strong Community Backing at Hearings

Resorts World and Bally’s casino projects won strong local support in Queens and the Bronx as NY prepares to award three downstate licenses.

Posted on: August 22, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Downstate NY Casinos Mayor Eric Adams

NYC Mayor’s Veto in Favor of Bally’s Casino to Stand

The Bally's Casino project stays alive as the City Council Democrats have decided to let NYC Mayor Eric Adams' veto stand.

Posted on: August 8, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Rendering for Bally's Bronx casino propose in New York for a story on executives lauding the project as 'superior' to other competitors.

Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid Scuttled by City Council

A bid to build a casino project in the Bronx by Bally's was denied by a New York City Council, which wouldn't change zoning.

Posted on: July 16, 2025 | | P.L. West