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Skyline of Hudson Yards, where Wynn hopes to develop a downstate New York casino

Wynn Sheds Online Sportsbook But Still Has NY Casino As Part Of Its Future

Wynn sold its online sports betting license in New York. But the state remains key for the company's future - especially if NY online casinos launch.

Posted on: February 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Lawmaker signs legislation for a story on a bill to create more funding for problem gambling from New York sports betting

New Bill Could Create More Problem Gambling Funding From NY Sports Betting

A new bill calls for the state to funnel 1% of state tax revenue from New York sports betting to help bolster problem gambling resources in the state.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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October Was Great, But Could November Be Even Better For NY Sportsbooks?

New York became the first state to top $2 billion in monthly handle in October. An incredible feat by itself. But NY sports betting could do it again.

Posted on: November 24, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

storm clouds over New York City for a story on the odds of NY online casinos getting legalized in 2024

Odds May Not Look Great For 2024 Legalization Of NY Online Casinos, But Addabbo Doesn’t Care

Some industry experts don't believe the odds are good that New York legalizes online casinos in 2024. But plenty of time remains to change that.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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Ninth Billion-Dollar Month Catapults NY Sports Betting Over $1 Billion In Revenue

With the third-highest month in its short history, New York sports betting eclipsed the $1 billion revenue mark in November.

Posted on: December 8, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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Looking Back At Landmark 2022 In New York Gambling History

From the launch of online sports betting in New York to expansion of downstate NY casinos, we look back at a landmark 2022 in Empire State history.

Posted on: December 30, 2022 | | Grant Lucas

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Should State Legalize NY Online Casinos, Rush Street Would Have ‘Huge Advantage’

Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz expressed excitement about the momentum behind legislation to legalize online casinos in New York.

Posted on: March 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Tioga Downs suffered a fire to one of its horse barns, resulting in the death of over two dozen racehorses and leading to the arrest of a Pennsylvania resident.

Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man Who Intentionally Set Fire To Barn At Tioga Downs Racetrack

The New York State Police said Pennsylvania resident Boyd H. Fenton entered a barn at the New York casino racetrack and intentionally set it on fire.

Posted on: November 11, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Ahead Of 2022 Pace, $1.5 Billion In April Handle Has NY Sports Betting Near Historic Milestone

In just 15 months, New York nears a historic landmark of nearly $1 billion in state tax revenue. What's more, NY sports betting nears $25 billion in handle.

Posted on: May 5, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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NY Sportsbooks Top Themselves In November With Record $2.1 Billion In Handle

After topping $2 billion in October, New York sportsbooks one-upped themselves in November with a record $2.1 billion in accepted bets.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | | Grant Lucas