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New York Racino Revenue Fell 38% in August as Mid-Atlantic Casinos Slumped

New York racinos reported a sharp August downturn, with gross gaming revenue falling 38% year over year to $137.2 million as casino results weakened across much of the Mid-Atlantic.

New York mobile sports betting hits $1.3B in tax revenue as problem gambling calls rise

New York’s mobile sports betting market generated $1.3 billion in state tax revenue in SFY 2026, according to a new comptroller report, while calls to the state’s problem gambling hotline rose 8.5% since 2020.

Knicks’ NBA Finals run led to $14 million loss for New York mobile sportsbooks

More than $1 billion was wagered on mobile sports betting in New York during the Knicks’ NBA Finals run, but sportsbooks still posted a combined $14 million loss.

US Open spotlights how sports betting now shapes the fan experience in New York

A feature from the US Open in Queens shows how sportsbook betting and prediction-market branding are now embedded in the tournament experience, with FanDuel and Kalshi both in view and responsible-gambling concerns close behind.

NFL kickoff drives another surge in New York sports betting

The start of the NFL season is pushing sports betting activity higher in New York again, with football consistently driving some of the state’s biggest monthly wagering totals.

DraftKings announces new responsible gaming tools and education resources

DraftKings said it is expanding its responsible gaming efforts with new real-time insights, educational materials, and account controls aimed at helping customers stay in control.