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Pro-Gambling Lawmaker Addabbo Set To Host NY Problem Gambling Zoom Meeting

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo will be hosting a virtual problem gambling education seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Posted on: August 29, 2023 | | David Danzis

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All Signs Point To 2024 Legalization Of Online Casinos In New York

Legalizing online casinos in New York has been on such an unlucky streak that it almost feels like legalization is a sure thing in 2024.

Posted on: July 6, 2023 | | David Danzis

NY Online Casino May Get Push From Unlikeliest – And Smallest – Of States

Albany is unlikely to be swayed by Rhode Island politics, but proponents of online casinos in New York have yet another state to support their position.

Posted on: June 30, 2023 | | David Danzis

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Two Full Fiscal Years In, NY Sports Betting Still Growing And Opening Avenues To New Operators

As New York explores the possibility of legalizing online casinos, examining online sports betting is a valuable exercise for lawmakers.

Posted on: April 9, 2024 | | David Danzis

UConn celebrates a second straight NCAA men's basketball national championship for a story on New York sportsbooks and their April 2024 revenue.

Sportsbooks See Biggest April Since 2022 Launch, Fueled By March Madness Finish

The Final Four and NCAA men's basketball national championship kicked off the best April seen by New York sportsbooks since launching in 2022.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | David Danzis

New York Rangers celebrate during NHL playoffs for a story on New York sportsbooks nearly setting a record in May.

Sportsbooks Head Into Summer On A High As NY Operators Near $2 Billion In Handle

Online sportsbooks in New York saw revenue increase 34% year-over-year in May, with handle – the total amount wagered – skyrocketing by 45%.

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | | David Danzis

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Did You Know? Two NYC-Area Casinos Are Among Most Successful In America

The Queens/Yonkers region was the sixth-largest legal gambling market in the US last year, generating over $1.5 billion in annual revenue.

Posted on: May 24, 2024 | | David Danzis

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New York Congressman Writing Bill To Curb Sports Betting Ads, Ban Use Of Artificial Intelligence

US Rep. Paul Tonko, D-NY, said he is fine-tuning the SAFE Bet Act, which tackles sports betting advertising and the use of artificial intelligence.

Posted on: May 20, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of a sign for Resorts World Las Vegas for a story on how the Scott Sibella sentencing might affect Resorts World and MGM in the downstate New York casino licensing process.

Sentencing Of Las Vegas Casino Boss Could Impact NY Casino Licensing Process

As New York regulators consider bids for downstate gambling licenses, a ex-Las Vegas casino boss' legal troubles could impact the Empire State's process.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | David Danzis

Exterior image of Meadowlands Racetrack for a story on downstate New York casinos potentially leading to a New Jersey casino in East Rutherford

New York Casino Operator Predicts North Jersey Casino As A Result Of NYC Casinos

A real estate developer directly involved with two New York casinos said Big Apple casinos will ultimately lead to a North Jersey casino.

Posted on: April 22, 2024 | | David Danzis