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NY Online Gambling To Include Charitable Gaming Raffles, Opening Door To 50-50 Raffles At Professional Sports Events

The New York State Gaming Commission adopted regulations, paving the way for pro teams to sell their 50-50 raffle tickets online.

Posted on: June 30, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

The Day It All Came Together: Looking Back At ‘Bubble Nets’ Sports Betting Upset

A year ago the Milwaukee Bucks were not prepared for a squad of second-stringers from the Brooklyn Nets to upset them in the playoff bubble.

Posted on: August 25, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo

NY Online Sports Betting Budget Details Finalized, But Questions Abound

Negotiations are over and state-run online sports betting will make the New York budget. Here are the details.

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Hand holding phone with ESPN Bet Sportsbook

State Regulators Sign Off On ESPN Bet, Which Could Soft Launch Before Weekend

The New York State Gaming Commission approved the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet, clearing the way for ESPN Bet to go live in the Empire State.

Posted on: September 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Regulators To Consider ESPN Bet Launch During Monday Meeting

The final hurdle for the New York sports betting launch of ESPN Bet will take place Sept. 23 during a meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission.

Posted on: September 20, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Jay-Z, partner of Fanatics Sportsbook and proposed Caesars Palace Times Square casino in New York.

Jay-Z Looks To Complete NYC-New Jersey Crossover – But It Will Take Time

After opening the first Fanatics retail sportsbook in Atlantic City, Jay-Z looks to complete the New Jersey-New York crossover alongside Caesars Palace.

Posted on: September 19, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

National Council On Problem Gambling Emphasizes Neutrality In Response To SAFE Bet Act

The National Council on Problem Gambling remained neutral to a federal bill on legal sports betting, but it did prefer a different piece of legislation.

Posted on: September 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Rendering for Empire City Casino in Yonkers should MGM receive a downstate New York casino license.

Report Confirms MGM Resorts Has Financial Might To Build Out Empire City Casino

A report from CBRE Credit Research confirmed that MGM Resorts International has enough capital to proceed with casino projects, including at Empire City.

Posted on: September 17, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of Rep. Paul Tonko, who introduced a federal bill to crack down on the legal sports betting industry in the US.

New York Congressman Part Of New SAFE Bet Act To Curb NY Sports Betting Industry

New York Congressman Paul Tonko introduced new federal legislation that curtails sports betting addiction by ending "dangerous practices" of sportsbooks.

Posted on: September 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of ESPN Monday Night Football for a story on ESPN Bet awaiting regulatory approval to launch its New York sports betting product.

State Approval Of WynnBet Acquisition Keeping ESPN Bet Sidelined In New York

While ESPN Bet says it's ready to launch New York sportsbook, state officials still need to approve the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet.

Posted on: September 12, 2024 | | Grant Lucas