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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

Advocates Hopeful Revenue Packages Will Include Mobile Betting In New York

The financial impact of COVID-19 could lead to online sports betting legalization in New York, but legislators look to see if there would be enough votes. Read More

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | George Myers

Del Lago Employees Still Don’t Know If, Or When, They Will Return To Work

Employees of the del Lago Resort & Casino in New York are facing massive layoffs and uncertain circumstances about if, and when, they will return to work. Read More

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Showtime Gets To Keep All Its ‘Billions’ After NY Judge Dismisses Tribal Lawsuit

A New York Supreme Court judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Showtime's "Billions" television series filed by the Cayuga Nation. Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

New York Casino Celebrates Grand Opening While Another Delays Reopening Date

While guests at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach in New York popped champagne for a grand opening, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino remains closed due to COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Martin Harris