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NY Sees Big Growth In Super Bowl Betting, But No Revenue Data Released Yet

GeoComply announced findings from Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas, showing New York continues to grow as a legal sports betting industry.

Posted on: February 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Resorts World NYC, whose employees voiced their opposition against legalizing online casinos in New York

Resorts World NYC Workers: Legal Online Casinos ‘Would Hurt’ Gambling Industry

Although online casinos in New York are a long shot for 2024, workers at one Empire State racino say internet gambling will be a job killer.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of Related CEO Jeff Blau for a story on more details on a Wynn New York casino in Hudson Yards

Plans For Related Wynn NY Casino Proposal Suggest $12B Development

Related Companies filed plans detailing its proposed $12 billion casino that features three skyscrapers and 2.7 million square feet of casino space.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, who addressed potential legalization of online casinos in New York

Robins: NY Presents ‘Big Opportunity’ For iGaming With Momentum Building

Speaking during a recent earnings call, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins held out optimism that New York online casinos could become reality in the near future.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

PrizePicks Fined $15M For Offering NY Daily Fantasy Sports Illegally

While PrizePicks stopped offering real-money daily fantasy sports in New York, the company will pursue a license to return to action.

Posted on: February 21, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden looks to launch ESPN Bet sportsbook in New York by the 2024 football season

PENN Confident It Can Thrive In NY With ESPN Bet Launch In Fall 2024

After acquiring the New York sports betting license from Wynn, PENN hopes to get ESPN Bet sportsbook up and running by the 2024 football season.

Posted on: February 20, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of MGM Empire City if it upgrades to a full-scale casino for a story on MGM commenting on the downstate New York licensing process

MGM Eager For New York To Issue Downstate Casino Licenses, But Timeline Is Unclear

William Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, remains bullish on a New York casino license with the hope of receiving one by the end of 2024.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Sen. Jessica Ramos in front of Citi Field for a story on her being close to deciding on her support for a Hard Rock casino in Queens

Future Of Hard Rock Casino Near Citi Field Hinges On Decision From Sen. Ramos

State Sen. Jessica Ramos, D-Queens, is reportedly close to deciding whether to support or oppose a Hard Rock New York casino proposal in her district.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | David Danzis