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Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, part of Nassau Hub targeted for Sands New York casino.

Sands NY Casino Still Has Life After Emergency Stay … Until Nov. 21

The 99-year lease that could allow Las Vegas Sands to potentially build a New York casino still has life. A hearing next week could be deciding factor.

Posted on: November 17, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

Hand holding phone with ESPN Bet Sportsbook

State Regulators Sign Off On ESPN Bet, Which Could Soft Launch Before Weekend

The New York State Gaming Commission approved the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet, clearing the way for ESPN Bet to go live in the Empire State.

Posted on: September 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Regulators To Consider ESPN Bet Launch During Monday Meeting

The final hurdle for the New York sports betting launch of ESPN Bet will take place Sept. 23 during a meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission.

Posted on: September 20, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Jay-Z, partner of Fanatics Sportsbook and proposed Caesars Palace Times Square casino in New York.

Jay-Z Looks To Complete NYC-New Jersey Crossover – But It Will Take Time

After opening the first Fanatics retail sportsbook in Atlantic City, Jay-Z looks to complete the New Jersey-New York crossover alongside Caesars Palace.

Posted on: September 19, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Rep. Paul Tonko, who introduced a federal bill to crack down on the legal sports betting industry in the US.

New York Congressman Part Of New SAFE Bet Act To Curb NY Sports Betting Industry

New York Congressman Paul Tonko introduced new federal legislation that curtails sports betting addiction by ending "dangerous practices" of sportsbooks.

Posted on: September 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of ESPN Monday Night Football for a story on ESPN Bet awaiting regulatory approval to launch its New York sports betting product.

State Approval Of WynnBet Acquisition Keeping ESPN Bet Sidelined In New York

While ESPN Bet says it's ready to launch New York sportsbook, state officials still need to approve the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet.

Posted on: September 12, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Christine Quinn, the former New York City Council speaker who supports the Wynn New York City casino proposal.

Former Council Speaker Says Proposed Wynn New York City Casino Helps Resolve ‘Biggest Problem’ In City

Christine Quinn, the first female speaker of the New York City Council, backed the downstate casino as she says it helps resolve city's "biggest problem."

Posted on: September 4, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of New York City skyline where three new hotels could be built

Addabbo To Introduce Bill To Bring Integrity To ‘Embarrassingly Delayed’ Downstate Casino Licensing Process

Sen. Joseph Addabbo plans to introduce legislation to set a statutory end date to the already-long downstate New York casino licensing process.

Posted on: September 3, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a launch button for a story on ESPN Bet looking to launch its New York sportsbook within the next month.

ESPN Bet Says It’s Ready To ‘Press That Button To Launch’ NY Sportsbook

An executive with ESPN Bet said that it is ready to launch its online sportsbook in New York, hopefully within the next few weeks.

Posted on: August 29, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for Point Place Casino, which had its groundbreaking for a $50 million expansion project this week.

Oneida Indian Nation Breaks Ground On $50M Expansion At Point Place Casino

The Oneida Indian Nation broke ground on a massive $50 million expansion project at Point Place Casino, which will see the casino floor double in size.

Posted on: August 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas