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Can Pete Alonso Become First Three-Peat Home Run Derby Champion? NY Sports Betting Lets You Bet On It

Can the New York Mets' Pete Alonso win a third straight Home Run Derby? The New York sports betting industry lets you bet on it.

Posted on: July 18, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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Lawmakers Pass Bill To Potentially Speed Up Downstate NY Casino Licensing

The New York Senate and Assembly agreed on legislation to potentially speed up the downstate casino licensing process.

Posted on: June 11, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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With Deadline Set To Pass, Bill To Expedite Downstate Casinos Has Short Life Remaining

Optimism abounded earlier this summer when a bill called for New York to speed up the downstate casino licensing process. Now, though, things have changed.

Posted on: August 28, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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What Do Injury Reports Have To Do With NFL Betting? Here’s What You Should Know

While the Buffalo Bills have no significant injuries for the opener vs the LA Rams, how does the NFL injury report affect New York sports betting odds?

Posted on: September 8, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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Examining The 2022-23 New York Knicks With DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello

Johnny Avello from DraftKings Sportsbook breaks down the 2022-23 New York Knicks and their NY sports betting odds to win the NBA title.

Posted on: October 17, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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Breaking Down 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets Season With DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello

Johnny Avello from DraftKings Sportsbook breaks down the 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets and their New York sports betting odds to win the NBA title.

Posted on: October 14, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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Upset-Filled First 4 Weeks Of NFL Season Have Led To Big Numbers For NY Sportsbooks

Underdogs have fared quite well through the first quarter of the 2024 NFL season. As a result, New York sportsbooks have put up big revenue numbers.

Posted on: September 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Starting Jan. 1, DraftKings Will Begin Adding ‘Gaming Tax Surcharge’ To Winning Bets

Because of New York's high 51% tax rate, DraftKings has decided to add "nominal" fees to winning bets place in the Empire State starting January 1, 2025.

Posted on: August 2, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Winter Tanks New York Casino Revenue, But Light Remains At End Of Tunnel

Upstate casinos in New York generated $49.1 million in revenue for January, their lowest total since 2022. But the state won't stay that low for long.

Posted on: February 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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DraftKings Ditches Plan To Implement Surcharge On Winning Bets In New York

Less than two weeks after announcing plans to implement a surcharge on winning bets in New York, DraftKings has changed its mind.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas