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NY Lottery Player Defies Odds With Two $1 Million Mega Millions Tickets

A West Hempstead man claimed two second-place Mega Millions tickets in the same New York Lottery drawing, adding up to a total of $1.3 million.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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NY Sportsbooks Top Themselves In November With Record $2.1 Billion In Handle

After topping $2 billion in October, New York sportsbooks one-upped themselves in November with a record $2.1 billion in accepted bets.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Poll: Public Support For NY Online Casinos, Internet Lottery Legalization In 2024

A new industry-backed survey shows public support for expanding gambling in New York, specifically NY online casinos and internet lottery sales.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | | David Danzis

BetMGM ‘Eagerly Anticipating’ Legislation To Legalize NY Online Casinos

During a 2023 Business Update call, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said his company is "eagerly anticipating" the legalization of New York online casinos.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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NY Lottery Advises Against Gifting Tickets To Kids This Holiday Season

This holiday season, the New York Lottery is participating in the Gift Responsibly campaign by urging adults NOT to gift lottery tickets to children.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Hochul: Seneca Compact Extension ‘Important Momentum’ For Longer-Term Deal

The Seneca Nation of Indians had its New York casino compact extended until March as officials work to lock down a longer-term deal.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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While Industry Nears Historic Total, Some NY Sportsbooks Still Look To Reach The Black

As New York sports betting continues on a historic pace, some NY sportsbooks still have yet to break even in regard to their licensing fees.

Posted on: December 2, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Detailed Look At Empire City Casino If MGM Earns Downstate NY Casino License

MGM Resorts unveiled its plans to convert MGM Empire City Casino into a full-scale resort should it receive one of the downstate New York casino licenses.

Posted on: December 1, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Latest Queens Town Hall Shows More Support For Hard Rock Casino Near Citi Field

In her second town hall, Sen. Jessica Ramos indicated that she is "in no rush" to come to a decision on the future of a proposed New York casino in Queens.

Posted on: November 30, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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No Seneca Nation Gaming Compact ‘A Failure’ Of New York Governor’s Office

With the Seneca Nation gaming compact set to expire on Dec. 9, Sen. George Borrello has called the lack of a new deal "a failure of the governor's office."

Posted on: November 29, 2023 | | Grant Lucas