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Image of a United States courthouse in New York, where a state judge invalidated a land-lease deal for Las Vegas Sands that would pave the way for a potential casino in Nassau County.

Sands Hits Roadblock As Judge’s Ruling Invalidates Nassau County Lease

A state judge invalidated the 99-year lease agreement with Nassau County that would pave the way for a potential Sands casino. What happens now?

Posted on: November 14, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

A customer rolls dice at a craps table at Resorts World Catskills, one of four upstate commercial casinos in New York that have helped the industry potentially set a record for single-year revenue.

A Down October Still Has NY Casinos Within Reach Of Record-Breaking Year

Despite a down month, October pushed the New York casino industry past $2.5 billion in lifetime slot revenue with a potential record in sight.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Tioga Downs suffered a fire to one of its horse barns, resulting in the death of over two dozen racehorses and leading to the arrest of a Pennsylvania resident.

Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Barn At Tioga Downs Racetrack

The New York State Police said Pennsylvania resident Boyd H. Fenton entered a barn at the New York casino racetrack and intentionally set it on fire.

Posted on: November 11, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

The New York Jets celebrate after a play against the Eagles, a representation of how New York sportsbooks feels after putting up huge sports betting revenue numbers in October

Record-Setting Month Pushes NY Sports Betting Past $30 Billion in Lifetime Handle

Sportsbooks in New York accepted over $2 billion in bets during the month of October, setting a legal sports betting record in the US.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

A customer navigates the FanDuel Sportsbook app, which Flutter Entertainment contends is still the top sports betting app in the country despite DraftKings saying that it is "winning."

Execs Believe FanDuel Sportsbook Still No. 1 Despite Surge From DraftKings

Despite rival DraftKings and others saying it is the top sportsbook, FanDuel contends that it is still America's No. 1 sportsbook.

Posted on: November 9, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

New York Sen. Joe Addabbo emphasized that the delayed downstate casino licensing process shouldn't affect legalizing online casinos in NY

Delayed Downstate Licensing Process Shouldn’t Affect NY Online Casino Legalization

Sen. Joe Addabbo hopes to see the downstate licensing process speed up, but the slow-moving process won't affect New York online casino legalization.

Posted on: November 8, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who unveiled a more-detailed look at his vision for a New York casino and other amenities around Citi Field in Queens.

Cohen: Metropolitan Park, With Hard Rock Casino, A Space Queens ‘Deserves’

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a plan to turn 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into an extravagant greenspace featuring a Hard Rock NY casino.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

An overhead view of Trump Golf Links, now known as Bally's Golf Links, which, according to testimony cost Bally's $60 million to take over as opposed to the previously reported total of at least $100 million

Testimony Reveals Bally’s Paid $60 Million To Take Over Trump Golf Links

Donald Trump Jr. testified last week that Bally's paid $60 million to take over the operating lease at the Ferry Point golf course.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

The skyline of New York City, which would presumable feature three casinos in the area. But an analyst projects that the awarding of those licenses would be delayed to 2025.

“Circus” Of NY Casino Politics Could Delay Downstate Licensing Until 2025

An analyst noted that the "circus" of New York casino politics could delay the awarding of downstate licensing, among other things.

Posted on: November 3, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth said during a recent earnings call that it was "highly likely" his company would not pursue a license for a downstate New York casino.

Vornado Becomes First Bidder To Pull Out Of Downstate NY Casino Bidding

Vornado Realty Trust CEO Steven Roth said that it was "highly likely" it would not pursue a license for a downstate New York casino.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

NY Online Gambling News

Sands Hits Roadblock As Judge’s Ruling Invalidates Nassau County Lease

A Down October Still Has NY Casinos Within Reach Of Record-Breaking Year

Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Barn At Tioga Downs Racetrack

Record-Setting Month Pushes NY Sports Betting Past $30 Billion in Lifetime Handle

Execs Believe FanDuel Sportsbook Still No. 1 Despite Surge From DraftKings

Delayed Downstate Licensing Process Shouldn’t Affect NY Online Casino Legalization

Cohen: Metropolitan Park, With Hard Rock Casino, A Space Queens ‘Deserves’

Testimony Reveals Bally’s Paid $60 Million To Take Over Trump Golf Links

“Circus” Of NY Casino Politics Could Delay Downstate Licensing Until 2025

Vornado Becomes First Bidder To Pull Out Of Downstate NY Casino Bidding

NYC Casino Licenses Deliver $1.5B Windfall for MTA

State Approves Licenses for Downstate NY Casinos

New York Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino