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Buffalo Bills Dawson Knox celebrates for a story on the January 2024 New York sports betting revenue report

NY Sportsbooks Start 2024 Strong With Highest Revenue Month Ever In January

The run of three straight $2 billion handle months ended, but sports betting in New York saw a record revenue month to kick off the new year strong.

Posted on: February 10, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Exterior of Tioga Downs for a story on Jeff Gural selling the New York casino for $175 million

Upstate NY Casino Tioga Downs Under New Ownership Via $175M Deal

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. acquired the real estate assets of Tioga Down Casino Resort from American Racing & Entertainment for $175 million.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | David Danzis

Lawmaker signs legislation for a story on a bill to create more funding for problem gambling from New York sports betting

New Bill Could Create More Problem Gambling Funding From NY Sports Betting

A new bill calls for the state to funnel 1% of state tax revenue from New York sports betting to help bolster problem gambling resources in the state.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Exterior of Tioga Downs for a story on a Pennsylvania man pleading guilty for setting a fire that killed 30 racehorses

Guilty Plea Has Pennsylvania Man Facing Up To 15 Years In Prison For Tioga Downs Fire

A Pennsylvania man admitted to starting a fire last year that killed dozens of horses and injured a trainer at an upstate New York casino.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | David Danzis

business plan showing 2024 loading to 2025 for a story on when downstate new york casino licenses will be awarded

Despite Optimism, Downstate NY Casino Licensing May Not Come Until Mid-2025

When combing through Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget, an omission indicates that downstate New York casino licensing may not end until summer 2025.

Posted on: February 6, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Scott Sibella during the Pac-12 basketball tournament for a story on his conviction's impact on downstate New York casino licensing

Illegal Gambling Conviction In Vegas Could Complicate New York Casino Process

A guilty plea by a longtime Las Vegas executive could complicate the downstate New York casino licensing process for two gambling operators.

Posted on: February 5, 2024 | | David Danzis

Long Island Sierra Club Joins Opposition To Las Vegas Sands NY Casino Project

The Sierra Club Long Island Group is calling for an independent environmental review of the Las Vegas Sands New York casino project at Nassau Coliseum.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | | David Danzis

man looks through magnifying glass at paper for a story on an amended New York online casino bill in the Senate

Detailing Some Of The Changes Made In Amended Bill To Legalize NY Online Casinos

Sen. Joe Addabbo took the next step toward legalization of New York online casinos, expounding on his bill before submitting it to a Senate committee.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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