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New York Lottery players face 10 p.m. cutoff as Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion

The Powerball jackpot is up to $1 billion ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing, with New York players facing a 10 p.m. ticket cutoff and an estimated cash option of $433.1 million.

NYRA chair Marc Holliday, Sheree Holliday honored for support of New York backstretch community

Marc and Sheree Holliday were honored at the New York Race Track Chaplaincy’s annual fundraising brunch in Saratoga Springs for their support of the New York backstretch community.

DraftKings Adds Football Prediction Markets to DKeX Ahead of 2026 Season

DraftKings is expanding its DKeX prediction market platform with football-related event contracts, including categories tied to game outcomes, stats and season awards.

NYC Council investigates prediction market ads as legal scrutiny grows

New York City lawmakers are examining how prediction market platforms advertise to consumers, as separate legal and regulatory fights continue around the sector.

Kalshi executive says platform is not a sportsbook as New York legal fight continues

Kalshi’s head of enforcement said the company is a federally regulated exchange, not a sportsbook or casino, as it pushes back against New York’s effort to shut it down.

Golden Tempo posts Saturday breeze ahead of G1 DraftKings Travers at Saratoga

Golden Tempo recorded a four-furlong workout in 48.94 seconds at Saratoga Race Course on Whitney Day as the dual classic winner continues preparations for the Grade 1 DraftKings Travers.

New York orders horse-barn fire safeguards after deadly Saratoga Casino Hotel blaze

A deadly June barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel has prompted New York regulators to require interim fire protections at race tracks statewide while a review panel studies longer-term safety upgrades.

Yankees strike Polymarket sponsorship as New York scrutiny of prediction markets continues

The Yankees have signed a multiyear sponsorship deal with Polymarket, bringing branding and fan activations to Yankee Stadium while New York officials keep pressing prediction markets over gambling-related concerns.

Sovereignty’s Whitney win gives Bill Mott relief, sets up Jockey Club Gold Cup target

Sovereignty rebounded with a decisive Grade 1 Whitney win at Saratoga, and trainer Bill Mott says the colt is now on track for the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on Sept. 18.

Munnings Express wins $200,000 Johnstone at Saratoga in stakes breakthrough

Munnings Express made a successful stakes debut at Saratoga, winning the $200,000 Johnstone for New York-bred fillies and mares by 1 3/4 lengths.