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Three downstate New York casino projects have received their gaming licenses from the state.

State Approves Licenses for Downstate NY Casinos

All three massive casino projects in and around New York City have received their gaming licenses and can now begin the build phases

Posted on: December 17, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

MGM Resorts pulls bid for a downstate New York casino license.

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Abruptly, MGM Resorts has withdrawn its bid to obtain a license to operate a casino in downstate New York.

Posted on: October 15, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Key New York Regulator Agrees With NCAA President On Nationwide Sports Betting Ban of College Player Props

New York State Gaming Commission Chairman Brian O'Dwyer sent a letter to the NCAA in support of a nationwide sports betting ban on college player prop bets.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

The developer of the World Trade Center has teamed with Rush Street Interactive on a NYC casino proposal.

WTC Developer Teams with Rush Street on Manhattan Casino Proposal

The developer of One World Trade Center has secured a partnership with Rush Street Interactive on a proposal to build a casino in Manhattan.

Posted on: June 5, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

Senate Committee Gives the Nod to Sen. Addabbo’s Ban on Sweeps Casinos

A ban on sweepstake casinos apps in New York proposed by Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. has been given a thumbs up by a Senate committee

Posted on: March 19, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Drawn-Out Compact Negotiations Take Their Toll on Upstate Entities, says Sen. George Borrello

New York has been struggling for over a year to reach terms with the Seneca Tribe over casino gaming, and that's taking a toll upstate.

Posted on: March 12, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

World Series of Poker Circuit Returns to Turning Stone Casino This Week

The popular World Series of Poker Circuit is returning to Turning Stone Casino this week, with a series of events beginning March 13.

Posted on: March 10, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Assemblyman Jensen Wants to Earmark Hypothetical Future iGaming Revenue to Boost Public School Security

New York Assemblyman Josh Jensen wants potential iGaming tax revenue to be used for school security around the state.

Posted on: February 14, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Sierra Club of Long Island Joins the Opposition to Sands’ Proposed Casino at Nassau Coliseum

Proposed Sands Casino at Nassau Coliseum is Opposed by Sierra Club over fears of environmental impact to the area.

Posted on: February 12, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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Appointment of Final Gaming Facility Location Board Members Allows Licensing Process to Advance

A state regulatory agency is advancing toward issuing casino gaming licenses for downstate New York in 2025

Posted on: January 30, 2025 | | Dan Holmes