NYC Casino Licenses Deliver $1.5B Windfall for MTA
New York casino licenses deliver a $1.5B boost to the MTA, offsetting post-pandemic losses and helping stabilize transit funding.
Posted on: January 9, 2026 |
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State Approves Licenses for Downstate NY Casinos
All three massive casino projects in and around New York City have received their gaming licenses and can now begin the build phases
Posted on: December 17, 2025 |
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New York Governor Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law
The Empire State joins five other states to ban sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation into law.
Posted on: December 8, 2025 |
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Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle
Bally's, Hard Rock, and Resorts World are one step closer to being allowed to execute their ambitious visions for massive NYC casinos
Posted on: December 2, 2025 |
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MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino
Abruptly, MGM Resorts has withdrawn its bid to obtain a license to operate a casino in downstate New York.
Posted on: October 15, 2025 |
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Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected
Resorts World and MGM Empire City advance in the New York casino race, while three Manhattan proposals were rejected by advisory committees
Posted on: September 26, 2025 |
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New York Lawmaker Pushes Sweeps Ban to Pave Way for Online Casinos
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo pushes to ban sweepstakes casinos in New York, a move he says could clear the way for safe, legal online casinos
Posted on: September 19, 2025 |
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Key New York Regulator Agrees With NCAA President On Nationwide Sports Betting Ban of College Player Props
New York State Gaming Commission Chairman Brian O'Dwyer sent a letter to the NCAA in support of a nationwide sports betting ban on college player prop bets.
Posted on: April 18, 2024 |
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Resorts World, Bally’s Casino Projects Receive Strong Community Backing at Hearings
Resorts World and Bally’s casino projects won strong local support in Queens and the Bronx as NY prepares to award three downstate licenses.
Posted on: August 22, 2025 |
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NYC Mayor’s Veto in Favor of Bally’s Casino to Stand
The Bally's Casino project stays alive as the City Council Democrats have decided to let NYC Mayor Eric Adams' veto stand.
Posted on: August 8, 2025 |
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