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Image of a remote control in front of TVs for a story on a New York Assembly bill aiming to restrict advertising by sportsbooks.

Proposed Assembly Bill Aims To Further Shape Advertising Afforded To NY Sportsbooks

A New York Assembly committee will consider a proposed bill that further cracks down on sports betting advertisements.

Posted on: August 7, 2024 | | Hill Kerby

Why New York Bettors Can’t Wager On Individual Player Award Futures Like NBA MVP

Is Kevin Durant a good bet for NBA MVP? It doesn't matter in New York. Under sports betting regulations, you can’t place a futures bet on individual awards.

Posted on: January 25, 2022 | | Mike Mazzeo

blazing sevens trains for 2023 preakness stakes

Storylines To Watch At 2023 Preakness Stakes That Could Impact Belmont Stakes

From the return of Bob Baffert to Mage jockeying for the Triple Crown, here is how the 2023 Preakness Stakes could impact the Belmont Stakes.

Posted on: May 19, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Customer bets at Rivers Sportsbook for a story on BetRivers not implementing surcharge taxes at its New York online sportsbook.

BetRivers Puts ‘Our Customers First’ As It Declines To Surcharge NY Bettors

BetRivers made an emphatic statement opposing DraftKings' new surcharge strategy in New York, pledging to put "our customers first."

Posted on: August 6, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Rendering for Bally's Bronx casino propose in New York for a story on executives lauding the project as 'superior' to other competitors.

Economic Benefit Of Bally’s Bronx Casino ‘Will More Positively Impact’ Area Than Other Bids

Bally's Corp. has not wavered from optimism surrounding its proposed downstate New York casino, and executives doubled down on that last week.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the starting gate at Saratoga Race Course for a story on the NYRA removing horse betting content from TwinSpires over a contract dispute.

Churchill Downs Dueling With NYRA Over Horse Betting Contractual Dispute

The New York Racing Association, amid a contractual feud with Churchill Downs, has removed all Saratoga content from the TwinSpires horse betting app.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image of Wynn Las Vegas for a story on WynnBet shutting down its New York sports betting operations.

All Bets Are Off: WynnBet Closes Up Shop On New York Sportsbook

With ESPN Bet looking to make a fall debut in New York, WynnBet officially took its final bets in the Empire State on Monday.

Posted on: July 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a questionnaire for a story on poll results from Sen. Joseph Addabbo showing support for legalizing online casinos in New York.

Poll Finds More Residents Support Prostitution, Death By Dignity Than NY Online Casinos

A poll from Sen. Joseph Addabbo found that more 15th Senate District residents support prostitution than the legalization of online casinos in New York.

Posted on: July 29, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Times Square for a story on proposed Caesars Palace downstate casino maybe having a clearer path to licensing, but pushback is still growing.

Caesars Palace May Have Clearer Path To NY Casino License, But Pushback Still Growing

Pushback against other local downstate New York casino proposals may free up Caesars Palace, but Times Square locals continue to voice opposition.

Posted on: July 26, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Penn Lays Off ESPN Bet Employees, Could Be Sold Before Making NY Debut

Penn Entertainment is under serious turmoil after recently laying off around 100 people, including ESPN Bet staff, ahead of a New York launch.

Posted on: July 24, 2024 | | Corey Sharp