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Rendering for Empire City Casino in Yonkers should MGM receive a downstate New York casino license.

Report Confirms MGM Resorts Has Financial Might To Build Out Empire City Casino

A report from CBRE Credit Research confirmed that MGM Resorts International has enough capital to proceed with casino projects, including at Empire City.

Posted on: September 17, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of a judge banging her gavel for a story on two Rochester men sentenced for operating an illegal bookmaking ring in New York.

Men At Center Of Illegal Sports Betting Ring Sentenced To 3 Years Probation

Louis P. Ferrari and Dominic Sprague were both sentenced after being convicted of conspiracy and operating an illegal sports betting ring in New York.

Posted on: August 14, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of Jake's 58 Casino Hotel for a story on former owner Delaware North responding to claims it was responsible for licensing violations at the New York casino.

Delaware North Denies Responsibility For Alleged Licensing Violations At Jake’s 58

Delaware North, which briefly operated Jake's 58, responded to accusations that it was responsible for licensing violations at the New York casino.

Posted on: August 13, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of Jake's 58 Casino Hotel for a story on the facility hit with a $26,000 fine for improperly licensed employees.

Jake’s 58 Casino Appeals Alleged License Violations That Led To $26,000 Fine

The New York State Gaming Commission found that Jake's 58 had 26 workers with improper licensing. But the casino said that was the fault of Delaware North.

Posted on: August 9, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of the old Yonkers Raceway for a story on the history of MGM Empire City Casino as it looks to earn a downstate New York casino license.

Site Of MGM Empire City Casino Features Storied History Dating Back To Civil War

A brief, colorful history of Empire City Race Track and Empire City Raceway in Yonkers, as MGM Resorts looks to take the New York casino to the next level.

Posted on: July 15, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of a sign for DraftKings Sportsbook for a story on the New York sports betting operator facing a lawsuit alleging a security breach.

Lawsuit Alleges DraftKings Leaked Personal Info That Led To Assault, Extortion

A lawsuit filed by a John Doe claims that DraftKings leaked personal information on a New York sports bettor that led to an assault and extortion.

Posted on: June 26, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of a phone with online poker for a story on a new bill from Sen. Joseph Addabbo that would legalize online poker in New York.

New Addabbo Bill Would Legalize Online Poker, Creating Up To 10 Platforms In New York

An 11th-hour bill from Sen. Joseph Addabbo looks to legalize online poker in New York, creating up to 10 licenses and cutting into the illegal market.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Horse race with a phone with bet365 and 1/st Bet logos for a story on bet365 launching a horse betting app in New York

New Yorkers Will Find New Online Horse Betting App Courtesy Of Bet365

The advanced deposit wagering world of online horse betting in New York will have a new competitor as bet365 goes live with 1/ST Bet.

Posted on: March 28, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

New York city skyline lit in yellow for a story on Gov. Kathy Hochul designating March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

City Landmarks Light Up Yellow As NY Further Emphasizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month

As sports betting in New York grows and with online casinos potentially coming, state officials continue to emphasizes need for problem gambling awareness.

Posted on: March 18, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Sign for Batavia Downs, a Buffalo-area casino that looks to change state law allowing for more off-track betting terminals near Hamburg

Lobbying Begins To Change State Law To Put More E-Z Bet Terminals In Buffalo

Lobbying has started for New York to change state law to allow more E-Z Bet terminals at businesses near Hamburg Gaming casino.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | | Dan Holmes