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Rochester Casino Falls Through As New York, Seneca Nation Continue Gambling Compact Talks

A proposed Seneca Nation casino in Rochester has been abandoned following mounting opposition from the local community.

Posted on: June 26, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Assembly Considering Legislation To Legalize Super Bowl Squares-Style Games As NY Sports Betting Grows

As New York sports betting grows, lawmakers are considering the legalization of Super Bowl Squares-style games, which the state currently bans.

Posted on: June 26, 2023 | | Hannah Vanbiber

Bally Bet Shutting Down NY Sports Betting Services To ‘Elevate Your Betting Experience’

Starting June 30, Bally Bet will go offline with its New York sports betting services. Here's what you need to know as the day approaches.

Posted on: June 23, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Addabbo ‘Has His Sights’ On Legalizing NY Online Casinos As Well As Online Lottery

In a statement about New York sports betting, Sen. Joe Addabbo mentioned how he will pursue legalization of NY online casinos and online lottery.

Posted on: June 22, 2023 | | David Danzis

DraftKings Or Fanatics: Whoever Buys PointsBet Puts NY Sports Betting Regulators On Hot Seat

Even before DraftKings outbid Fanatics for the right to buy PointsBet, the deal was going to be a test case for New York sports betting regulators.

Posted on: June 22, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Breaking Down Major Players To Enter Market Once NY Online Casinos Go Live

Lawmakers now target 2024 for the legalization of online casinos in New York. But what operators would launch NY online casinos?

Posted on: June 21, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

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Senate Passes Tax Relief for Vernon Downs to Remain Open, More to Come

The New York Senate approved a measure to give Vernon Downs tax relief after the casino and racetrack said it could close.

Posted on: June 20, 2023 | | Hannah Vanbiber

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Rochester Casino Rumors Could Derail Seneca, NY Gambling Compact

A proposed Seneca Nation casino in Rochester is drawing strong reactions and putting the tribe's gambling compact with the state in peril.

Posted on: June 19, 2023 | | David Danzis

Once Again (For The Fifth Time), New York Falls Short Of Official Problem Gambling Advisory Council

A proposed bill to create a Problem Gambling Advisory Council hit a roadblock in the New York Assembly after passing the Senate earlier this month.

Posted on: June 16, 2023 | | David Danzis

Many Believe These Myths To Be Factual About Online Casinos – But None Are True

Many believe these to be true about iGaming, which has contributed to New York online casinos not being legalized yet. But here's the truth.

Posted on: June 15, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

NY Online Gambling News

Rochester Casino Falls Through As New York, Seneca Nation Continue Gambling Compact Talks

Assembly Considering Legislation To Legalize Super Bowl Squares-Style Games As NY Sports Betting Grows

Bally Bet Shutting Down NY Sports Betting Services To ‘Elevate Your Betting Experience’

Addabbo ‘Has His Sights’ On Legalizing NY Online Casinos As Well As Online Lottery

DraftKings Or Fanatics: Whoever Buys PointsBet Puts NY Sports Betting Regulators On Hot Seat

Breaking Down Major Players To Enter Market Once NY Online Casinos Go Live

Senate Passes Tax Relief for Vernon Downs to Remain Open, More to Come

Rochester Casino Rumors Could Derail Seneca, NY Gambling Compact

Once Again (For The Fifth Time), New York Falls Short Of Official Problem Gambling Advisory Council

Many Believe These Myths To Be Factual About Online Casinos – But None Are True

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