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MetLife Stadium during a New York Giants game for a story on sports betting data by fans during New York games

In-Stadium Betting During New York Giants/Jets Games Among Highest In NFL

The geolocation company reported that New York Giants and Jets games saw some of the highest transactions at MetLife Stadium during the 2023 regular season.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

woman leads town hall meeting for a story on community responses to proposed downstate New York casinos

Community Roundup: How Residents Have Responded To Downstate NY Casinos Lately

Garnering support of local communities is a big factor in earning one of three downstate New York casino licenses. How have residents responded lately?

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

business people give thumbs down for a story on the New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council opposing legalization of NY online casinos

Biggest Hurdle For Passage, Union Calls NY Online Casino Bill ‘A Job Killer’

The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council provided some candid - arguable grim - responses to Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill to legalize online casinos in NY.

Posted on: January 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Video screens at a sportsbook for a story on bills to restricts language used in New York sports betting bonuses

Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Crack Down On ‘Predatory’ Bonuses From NY Sportsbooks

Bills in the New York Assembly and Senate aim to revisit sports betting rules to eliminate "predatory" bonuses offered by NY sportsbooks.

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

storm clouds over New York City for a story on the odds of NY online casinos getting legalized in 2024

Odds May Not Look Great For 2024 Legalization Of NY Online Casinos, But Addabbo Doesn’t Care

Some industry experts don't believe the odds are good that New York legalizes online casinos in 2024. But plenty of time remains to change that.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed to the New York State Gaming Commission Marissa Shorenstein, daughter of a gaming lobbyist

New NYSGC Commissioner Has Ties To Lobbyist, Raising Concerns For Some

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Marissa Shorenstein to the New York State Gaming Commission. But her family ties have led some to call the move inappropriate.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Hofstra President Susan Poser, whom Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accused of colluding to block a potential Las Vegas Sands New York casino

Nassau County Executive Alleges Hofstra Colluded To Derail Las Vegas Sands Casino

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman filed a subpoena against Hofstra, which Blakeman said colluded against a potential Sands New York casino.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

magnifying glass over paper for a story on three things in New York online casino bill that could make legalization possible

These 3 Details Of Proposed Bill Could Help NY Online Casinos Become Reality

Within Sen. Joe Addabbo's proposal to legalize online casinos in New York are a few details that could help the bill cross the finish line.

Posted on: January 19, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Senator Joe Addabbo faces Statue of Liberty for a story on a bill to legalize online casinos in New York

Hope Not Lost Yet For NY Online Casino Legalization As Executive Budget A ‘Starting Point’

Despite Gov. Kathy Hochul excluding New York online casinos from her Executive Budget, hope remains that lawmakers will push legislation across finish line.

Posted on: January 18, 2024 | | Grant Lucas