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Bally’s Targets Trump Golf Links For NY Casino With Caveat Of Stripping Name

Bally's will pursue a downstate New York casino license. While it targets a Ferry Point location, Bally's could take a "two-site approach."

Posted on: February 27, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Merit, Ability To Open Quickly Will Earn Caesars Downstate NY Casino License

Caesars CEO Tom Reeg emphasized in a recent earnings call that confidence is high for Caesars to earn one of three New York casino licenses.

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Proposed Assembly Legislation Revitalizes New York City Off-Track Betting

A bill from Assemb. Gary Pretlow would expand off-track horse betting to include five counties within New York City.

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | Dave Champagne

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DraftKings Latest RG Investment The Effort NY’s Online Casino Push Needs

With Gamres' Positive Play Scale, DraftKings will use collected data to target problematic behaviors and maximize positive play.

Posted on: February 23, 2023 | | Robyn McNeil

More Change Coming To Del Lago In Latest Retail NY Sports Betting Deal

More change is coming at del Lago Resort & Casino as Kambi Group has agreed to supply a NY sports betting solution to the Waterloo retail sportsbook.

Posted on: February 23, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Pros & Cons Of New York Sports Betting Tax Rate Debate

New York online sportsbooks want a lower rate. State government officials want to keep it at 51%. Here are both sides of the argument.

Posted on: February 22, 2023 | | Russ Mitchell

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Empire City Casino In Line For Major Upgrades

Empire City Casino will add over 1,000 slot and electronic table game options. The casino will replace about 20% of existing games too.

Posted on: February 21, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Breakdown Of Latest Bill To Legalize Online Casinos In New York

Another bill emerged to legalized online casinos in New York. Several key points stand out, but what are the chances the bill actually passes in 2023?

Posted on: February 17, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Senate Bill Aims To Legalize Online Casinos In New York

Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill includes a 30.5% tax rate on gaming operators that is far more attractive than the 51% sports betting operators pay.

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Super Bowl Betting In New York Falls Short Of Expectations, But Exceeds $100 Million

Despite high expectations, New York sports betting fell far below projections for the Super Bowl, finishing with just over $100 million in accepted bets.

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | | Grant Lucas