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Sands NY Casino Lease Gets Approval From Nassau County, But Hurdles Remain

While local legislators overwhelmingly approved a land lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands, the proposed NY casino still faces hurdles.

Posted on: May 23, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Two Months After First Expected, We Still Await Round 1 Answers For Downstate NY Casinos

The process for licensing downstate New York casinos continues to drag on as state officials continue to work on Round 1 answers for interested applicants.

Posted on: May 22, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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NY Sports Betting Hits Major Revenue Milestones With Another Landmark Total In Sight

New York sports betting has put up record-breaking state tax revenue totals and joined an elite group of markets for gross gaming revenue and handle.

Posted on: May 19, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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There’s No Horsing Around With Naming Thoroughbreds Inspired By New York Sports

From Dons Beebe and Larsen to the Miracle on Ice, these are Judgian home runs of names that we would give our horses as they head to the Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: May 5, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Can NY Casinos Help New York Usurp Atlantic City As Gambling Destination?

With downstate New York casinos coming, and potentially NY online casinos, could the Empire State surpass Atlantic City as a destination capital?

Posted on: January 25, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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March Madness Boosts NY Sports Betting To Near-Record With Over $1.7 Billion In Handle

Fueled by the 2023 NCAA Tournament, online sports betting in New York approached $1.8 billion in handle - just shy of its own record set earlier this year.

Posted on: April 6, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Mets, Yankees Among Teams Receiving Most Public Backing With NY Sportsbooks

The New York Mets and New York Yankees have received plenty of public NY sports betting backing for the 2023 World Series. Can they buck the trend?

Posted on: April 4, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Opposition Growing As Sands New York Casino Looks To Land One Of Three Downstate Licenses

A potential Sands New York casino has drawn more opposition from local groups. But emphasizing "resort" versus "casino" could help the project.

Posted on: March 29, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Lawmakers Make Clear That NY Sports Betting Tax Rate Is Here To Stay

Two lawmakers who previously attempted to lower the 51% tax rate, Assemb. Gary Pretlow and Sen. Joe Addabbo note that it will not change in the near future.

Posted on: March 28, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Assembly Proposal Carves Out 20 Acres Of Parkland For Potential NY Casino In Queens

A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would carve out "at least" 20 acres of parkland surrounding Citi Field, space targeted for a NY casino.

Posted on: March 23, 2023 | | Grant Lucas