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New York continues debate over legal online casino gaming

New York has expanded legal gambling in recent years, but full online casino gaming remains under debate in Albany.

Resorts World NYC Breaks Ground on $5.5B Expansion, Adds New Slot Floor

Resorts World New York City has launched Phase Two of its $5.5 billion expansion in Queens and opened a new slot floor that lifts its machine count to 3,900.

G2 Digital launches Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey through Caesars partnership

G2 Digital has launched Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey, adding another real-money online casino brand to a state market that reported $271 million in June iGaming revenue.

Jackpocket Says 85 Customers Have Won $1 Million or More, With New York Leading the List

DraftKings-owned Jackpocket says 85 customers have won at least $1 million through July 21, 2026, with New York accounting for the largest share at 26 winners.

Resorts World NYC plans $5B expansion aimed at becoming largest U.S. gaming resort

Resorts World New York City is planning a $5 billion expansion in Queens that would add hotel rooms, gaming space, a 7,000-seat arena, dining, parking, and greenspace.

New York Poll Finds Limited Support for Sports Betting as Lawmakers Push Market Changes

A new Siena poll found only 22% of New Yorkers think sports betting is good for the state, while most bettors said they use online sportsbooks and lawmakers continue to debate market expansion and ad limits.

Siena poll: New Yorkers divided on online sports betting’s impact

A Siena poll found one in four New Yorkers placed a sports bet in the last year, and most of those bettors used online sportsbooks. But statewide opinion on whether online sports gambling is good for New York remains divided.

Congress reviews whether sports prediction markets need tighter oversight

A congressional debate over sports prediction markets is raising new questions about whether platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket should be regulated like sportsbooks or as financial products.

Washington judge blocks Kalshi in latest state win over prediction markets

Washington has joined New York and several other states in winning a court order restricting Kalshi, as the fight over whether prediction markets fall under state gambling laws continues.