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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.

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.