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Not Enough Skins In The Game For Potential New York Sports Betting Operators

With possible inclusion in the revenue bill ahead, the New York online sports betting bill limits the market's potential by restricting casinos to one skin. Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Reopens, All New York Tribal Casinos Now Operating

With the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino reopening this week, all New York tribal casinos are now running at limited capacity, while commercial casinos still wait. Read More

Posted on: August 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Why One Casino Owner Thinks NY Legalizes Online Sports Betting In 2020

Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs Casino, believes that New York will approve mobile sports betting and expediting downstate casinos this year. Read More

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Vernon Downs, Tioga Downs To Close Early Without Casino Funds

With casinos still closed in the state, two New York racetracks, Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs, will be forced to close mid-September. Read More

Posted on: August 26, 2020 | | George Myers

New York May Accelerate The Licensing Process For Two New York City Casinos

The state may issue licenses for two New York City casinos as soon as this year in order to help alleviate its $10-$13 billion budgetary shortfall. Read More

Posted on: August 25, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tioga Downs Owner Says It’s Time For New York Casinos To Reopen

Following last week's protest by casino employees, one casino owner hopes to get word this week that New York casinos can reopen. Read More

Posted on: August 24, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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