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Biggest Hurdle For Passage, Union Calls NY Online Casino Bill ‘A Job Killer’

The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council provided some candid - arguable grim - responses to Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill to legalize online casinos in NY.

New NYSGC Commissioner Has Ties To Lobbyist, Raising Concerns For Some

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Marissa Shorenstein to the New York State Gaming Commission. But her family ties have led some to call the move inappropriate.

Nassau County Executive Alleges Hofstra Colluded To Derail Las Vegas Sands Casino

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman filed a subpoena against Hofstra, which Blakeman said colluded against a potential Sands New York casino.

Hope Not Lost Yet For NY Online Casino Legalization As Executive Budget A ‘Starting Point’

Despite Gov. Kathy Hochul excluding New York online casinos from her Executive Budget, hope remains that lawmakers will push legislation across finish line.

NY Online Casinos Face Uphill Battle As Governor Leaves Industry Out Of Executive Budget

Gov. Kathy Hochul presented her latest Executive Budget, a record-setting $233 billion funding plan that does not include online casinos in New York.

Addabbo Officially Files New Legislation To Legalize NY Online Casinos

Sen. Joe Addabbo has filed a new bill to legalize online casinos in New York. Learn more details about the bill, S8185, and its chances of passing.

New Year, Same Long Process Continues For Downstate NY Casino Licenses

Over a year since the state issued a request for applications to award three New York casino licenses, we still do not appear close seeing them issued.