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New York ‘Lottery Lawyer’ Charged With Stealing $107M From Clients

New York 'lottery lawyer' Jason Kurland was supposed to protect his clients' winnings, but instead, he scammed them out of approximately $107 million. Read More

Posted on: August 21, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Seneca Casinos Fail To Avoid Staff Reductions After Reopening

In just the second month since reopening with COVID-19 restrictions, a new set of staff reductions has been announced at Seneca Casinos. Read More

Posted on: August 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

NY Commercial Casino Employees Organize Rally To Push For Reopening

A New York casino workers rally planned for Thursday aims to send a clear message to Gov. Andrew Cuomo that all casinos in the state should be reopened. Read More

Posted on: August 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Clock Ticking For Winner To Claim $1 Million New York Lottery Prize

Over $1 million remains on the line as a New York Mega Millions winner who bought the ticket last week has yet to come forward. Read More

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Resorts World Catskills Leads Public Campaign To Reopen

While commercial casinos remain shuttered in New York, Resorts World Catskills released its safety protocols in hopes Gov. Cuomo will allow them to reopen. Read More

Posted on: August 13, 2020 | | George Myers

No Reservation Means No New York Casino For Cayuga Nation

The US Department of the Interior has issued a negative decision on a potential Cayuga Nation reservation in New York, meaning no casino for the tribe. Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

NY Online Sports Betting Law In 2020? Key Lawmaker Says He Has ‘Commitment’ To Include In Revenue Bill

A New York lawmaker says he has a commitment from Assembly leadership to include NY online sports betting in a revenue bill in the next month. Read More

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Could Legalized Online Sports Betting Help Dig NY Out Of Its $13 Billion Hole?

New York online sports betting is unlikely until 2023, but the need for its tax revenue becomes bigger with the state facing a $13 billion budget deficit. Read More

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Martin Harris

With Key Deadline In Rearview, NY Faces Challenges In Legalizing Online Betting

The deadline to get a New York sports betting amendment proposal started, which could allow online wagering in the state, has officially passed. Read More

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Cuomo To Keep New York Casinos Closed, Says They Are Nonessential

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has decided to keep New York commercial casinos closed indefinitely as other large sites begin to reopen, saying they are nonessential. Read More

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | George Myers