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MGM Resorts Reeling From Cybersecurity Attack, But It Did Not Impact BetMGM In New York

MGM Resorts continues to fight back from a ransomware attack last week. The company provided an update as to how it affected BetMGM Sportsbook in New York.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Former NYC Official Charged With Accepting Perks in Exchange for Access

Former New York City official Eric Ulrich, a former advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with accepting perks in exchange for access.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Self-Imposed Deadline Approaching As NY Sports Betting Public Awaits ‘PointsBet, A Fanatics Experience’

PointsBet has rebranded to PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience in eight states. New York still awaits regulatory approval. When will it come?

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Bally’s Confident Its Location Will Give It Inside Track To Downstate Casino License

City officials signed off on a lease transfer that would rid the Ferry Point golf course of the Trump name and provide a location for a potential Bally's casino.

Posted on: September 14, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

MGM data breach affecting Empire City Casino, from playny.com

How MGM Resorts Data Breach Is Affecting Empire City Casino In Yonkers

PlayNY got in touch with Empire City Casino in Yonkers to see how the property has been affected by the MGM Resorts data breach.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Wynn Keeping Its Sports Betting License As It Seeks A NY Gambling Trifecta

Wynn Resorts could be eying a potential online casino and a full-fledged casino in New York by keeping its online sportsbook open.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | David Danzis

2023 Remains On Pace For Record-Setting Year, But Downstate Additions Would Shatter It

Last year was one for the books for retail casinos in New York. But 2023 is on pace to top it and potentially eclipse $700 million in gaming revenue.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

DraftKings Sportsbook Posts, Pulls ‘Never Forget’ Parlay That Regulators Called ‘Reprehensible’

On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 2001, attacks, DraftKings Sportsbook posted a parlay that New York sports betting regulators called 'reprehensible.'

Posted on: September 11, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Sports betting handle in NY went back above $1 billion in August, from playny.com

NY Online Sports Betting Back Above $1 Billion In Bets In August

Online sports betting in New York returned to form in August, eclipsing $1 billion in legal wagers for the month after a brief dip in July.

Posted on: September 8, 2023 | | David Danzis

New York Jets Welcome BetMGM GameSense Responsible Gaming Program

MGM Resorts and BetMGM will roll out its GameSense responsible gaming program at nine NFL stadiums this year, including at the home of the New York Jets.

Posted on: September 7, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

NY Online Gambling News

MGM Resorts Reeling From Cybersecurity Attack, But It Did Not Impact BetMGM In New York

Former NYC Official Charged With Accepting Perks in Exchange for Access

Self-Imposed Deadline Approaching As NY Sports Betting Public Awaits ‘PointsBet, A Fanatics Experience’

Bally’s Confident Its Location Will Give It Inside Track To Downstate Casino License

How MGM Resorts Data Breach Is Affecting Empire City Casino In Yonkers

Wynn Keeping Its Sports Betting License As It Seeks A NY Gambling Trifecta

2023 Remains On Pace For Record-Setting Year, But Downstate Additions Would Shatter It

DraftKings Sportsbook Posts, Pulls ‘Never Forget’ Parlay That Regulators Called ‘Reprehensible’

NY Online Sports Betting Back Above $1 Billion In Bets In August

New York Jets Welcome BetMGM GameSense Responsible Gaming Program

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