NY Online Gambling News

2024 NY Senate Budget Won’t Include iGaming As Efforts Hit ‘Holding Pattern’

Speaking at the NEXT Summit New York, Sen. Joseph Addabbo said that any effort to legalize online casinos will need involvement from Gov. Kathy Hochul.

NY Lobbying Hit $130M In 2023, Cohen Spent Most Of All Casino Bidders

Breaking down how casino companies spent on lobbying in 2023, led by Steve Cohen and Hard Rock in the quest for a downstate New York casino license.

Nearly Identical NY iGaming Bills Have Equally Long Odds Of Passing In 2024

The two bills that could legalize New York online casinos are long shots to pass in 2024, but their similarities make them a good futures bet.

Former Gov. Paterson, Text Message Highlight Latest Las Vegas Sands-Hofstra Drama

Former Gov. David Paterson claims discrimination, Bruce Blakeman shares text messages, and tension over a Las Vegas Sands New York casino continues to rise.

Bally’s Confident About Earning Downstate NY Casino License, Less So About Timeline

While Bally's execs expressed optimism for earning a downstate New York casino license, there remains much uncertainty about how long the process will take.

Resorts World NYC Going Big With $5 Billion Plan To Transform Into Full-Scale Casino

As it seeks one of three downstate New York casino licenses, Resorts World NYC detailed an expansive overhaul of its property to become gem of Empire State.

Study Shows NY Online Casinos Could Actually Help Retail Properties

A new study explores the economic impact iGaming has on retail casinos as lawmakers in Albany consider legalizing online casinos in New York.

Las Vegas Sands NY Casino Project Suffers Another Setback With Latest Court Ruling

A judge in New York has dealt another blow to the uphill efforts by Las Vegas Sands to build a $4 billion casino on Long Island.