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New York Kicks Off 2023 With Nearly $1.8 Billion In Handle For Best Single Month Ever

A year after posting the best-ever single month, New York sports betting did it again in January with nearly $1.8 billion in accepted bets.

Posted on: February 10, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Punitive 51% Tax Rate Stunting New York Sports Betting Growth Say Operators

FanDuel and DraftKings predict industry decline if lawmakers don't lower the tax rate on New York sportsbooks to 36%.

Posted on: February 10, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Matching Super Bowl Betting Markets With 5 Types Of NY Sports Betting Enthusiasts

Need a guiding hand when it comes to finding Super Bowl betting options in New York? This matchmaking guide will steer you in the right direction.

Posted on: February 10, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Add To The Fun With Super Bowl Bingo At Your Watch Party

No New York teams, no problem. This Super Bowl bingo game can still make the NFL championship worth watching - and liven up any get-together on Sunday.

Posted on: February 9, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Record-Setting Mega Millions Jackpot Makes For Huge NY Lotto Payday Toward Schools

The record-setting Mega Millions jackpot went to a Maine resident, but the New York Lottery generated over $60 million to go toward public schools.

Posted on: February 8, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Senator Addabbo says keeping the legalization of online casinos out of the budget leaves New York without better funding to address problem gambling.

Sen Addabbo: Not Legalizing NY Online Casinos Fails New Yorkers

Senator says keeping the legalization of online casinos out of the budget leaves New York without better funding to address problem gambling.

Posted on: February 2, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Woman Faces Up To 4 Years In Prison After Stealing $1 Million NY Lottery Scratch-Off

A Texas woman pleaded guilty to stealing a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million and now faces up to four years in prison.

Posted on: February 1, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Estimates Show Not Legalizing New York Online Casinos Costing State $4 Billion

Tuesday's New York's Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering meeting addressed the pros of legalizing online casinos.

Posted on: January 31, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

NYRA Spring Slate Features Major Changes For NY Horse Racing Circuit

The New York Racing Association released the 2023 spring and summer NY horse racing schedule with some noteworthy changes, including the Belmont Stakes.

Posted on: January 31, 2023 | | Dave Champagne

NY Sports Betting 2023 Super Bowl 57 Handle Revenue Projections

New York Sports Betting Could Take In Second-Most Handle For 2023 Super Bowl

Legal sportsbooks could take in over $1 billion in bets for the 2023 Super Bowl. According to PlayNY projections, New York could rank second with over $150 million.

Posted on: January 30, 2023 | | Grant Lucas