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Bill: Tax Rate For New York’s Downstate Casinos Will Be Determined Via Bidding Process

A bill details the selection criteria for downstate casinos in New York and tabbed the NYSGC to set a tax rate following a competitive bidding process.

Posted on: February 23, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

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Buffalo Sabres Add FanDuel Sportsbook As Official Sports Betting Partner

FanDuel Sportsbook becomes a New York sports betting partner of the Buffalo Sabres and will integrate live odds during telecasts.

Posted on: February 24, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

CEO: New York Online Sports Betting Launch Far Exceeded Caesars’ Expectations

CEO Tom Reeg said Caesars has more New York online sports betting market share than anticipated. As a result, Caesars can start cutting back on advertising.

Posted on: February 23, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Will New York Change Its 51% Tax Rate For Online Sports Betting Operators?

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins indicated that New York lawmakers may examine reducing the 51% tax rate on online sports betting. Could that happen?

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

How Retail Sportsbooks At Commercial Casinos In New York Have Been Impacted By Online Sports Betting

Could the success of online sports betting in New York have come at the expense of retail sportsbooks at NY casinos?

Posted on: February 17, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Yankees Pres. Levine: NY Online Sports Betting ‘Everything That We All Thought It Would Be’

Despite NY sports betting tax rate concerns, the New York Yankees may consider integrating a retail sportsbook when the state allows them to.

Posted on: February 16, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

American Gaming Association Weighs In On Future Of New York Sports Betting After Torrid Start

With a high tax rate, how long can New York online sports betting continue this success? The American Gaming Association says it's too early to tell.

Posted on: February 15, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

Online Sportsbooks In New York Take Nearly $2 Billion In Wagers Over First 30 Days In Business

Online sports betting in New York generated nearly $2 billion in handle through it first 30 days. But where does tax revenue go in the state?

Posted on: February 14, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

New York Still Has Yet To – And Likely Won’t – Provide Super Bowl Betting Numbers

New York online sports betting expected to set Super Bowl betting records. Now, we might not even see data surrounding the big game.

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

United States' Kevin Durant (7) reacts at the start of the men's basketball gold medal game between France and the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Kyrie Irving’s Absence Gives Nets’ All-Star Kevin Durant Better Shot At NBA MVP

The season is a long journey that's only just beginning, but Durant has a better shot at winning MVP as long as Irving doesn't take his.

Posted on: October 19, 2021 | | Mike Mazzeo