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Batavia Downs warns players about fake AI video promoting non-existent gaming app

Batavia Downs officials are urging the public to report a fake AI-generated social media video that promotes a non-existent gaming app and illegal online wagering in New York.

Brooklyn Hallmark store sold 3 winning $50K Powerball tickets for same drawing

Three third-prize Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold at the same Homecrest, Brooklyn store for the Aug. 12 drawing, state officials said.

New York online sports betting handle rises 17.8% YoY to $372.9M during Hall of Fame Game week

New York’s eight online sportsbooks combined for $372.9 million in handle in the week ending Aug. 9, up 17.8% year over year, while gross revenue reached $36.7 million.

New York lawsuit against Kalshi gains context as White House plans prediction market meeting

A tentative White House meeting with prediction market executives is set to take place just days after Baltimore sued Kalshi and Polymarket, and weeks after New York filed its own case against Kalshi.

Meadowlands shifts to one-card week after Hambletonian Day, with Apex setting fastest Hambletonian time

The Meadowlands will hold just one live harness card this week because of NFL preseason traffic at MetLife Stadium, after a Hambletonian Day that featured Apex’s record-setting 1:49.2 victory in the Hambletonian.

New York online casino legalization called ‘perpetually five years out’ by key Assembly lawmaker

A leading New York Assembly voice on gaming says online casino legalization remains a distant prospect, underscoring how slowly iGaming may expand in the state and nationwide.

NYC Council probes Kalshi, Polymarket over alleged deceptive marketing

The New York City Council has opened an inquiry into Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Gemini Titan over alleged deceptive marketing practices, including possible targeting of minors.

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.