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Fans watch the action on the seventh hole during a practice round at the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

PointsBet Gambles On Industry Rookie Kyle Christensen To Seek Out Casual Customers

Christensen’s goal as the new Chief Marketing Officer for PointsBet is simple: bring in customers like himself.

Posted on: November 2, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) reacts with head coach Robert Saleh against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

No-Name QB Mike White Leads Jets To Biggest Upset Of 2021 NFL Season

Sportsbooks cashed in on a wild performance from White, who guided the Jets to an unlikely win over the Bengals in his first career NFL start.

Posted on: November 1, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Fans gather near Citi Field to honor the 1969 New York Mets before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, June 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Baseball And Blackjack? Mets Discuss Potential For NY Casino Near Citi Field

Mets owner Steve Cohen has had preliminary talks with Las Vegas Sands about the prospects for a casino in Queens.

Posted on: October 29, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Sports Betting Stakeholders Still Waiting, Speculating On NY Bid Evaluations

Regulators are playing it close to the vest, leaving us to guess which bid(s) will make the cut for licensing -- and which ones won't.

Posted on: October 28, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

GeoComply: Connecticut Cashing In On New York Sports Betting Delays

According to geolocation data, 38% of Connecticut’s betting activity occurs in the southwestern corner of the state along the I-95 corridor.

Posted on: October 26, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant watches the game action during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Lack Of Lineup Transparency Leaves NBA, NHL Bettors In The Dark

Sharp sports bettors and DFS players shouldn’t be scrambling to place wagers just because they want to have the most information possible.

Posted on: October 25, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship Returns In 2021, But Not For New York

This year's SBNC is available to DraftKings bettors in 10 states, but customers in New York will have to watch from the sidelines again.

Posted on: October 25, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, listens to Assembly members debate the interactive fantasy sports contest legislative bill in the Assembly Chamber at the Capitol on Friday, June 17, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Assembly Sponsor Wants A Word With NY Governor On Sports Betting

Assemblyman Gary Pretlow hopes to meet with Gov. Hochul to air his grievances about the current plan for expanded sports betting.

Posted on: October 21, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

NY Gaming Commission Issues RFI On Three Remaining Casino Licenses

Policymakers believe expediting the unawarded licenses would bring a billion-dollar windfall to the state.

Posted on: October 21, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

Tax Rate For NY Online Sports Betting Could Hit 64%, Per State Regulators

Legalized online sports betting in New York is moving toward a conclusion. And that conclusion could come with an effective tax rate of 64% on sports betting revenue.

Posted on: October 19, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo