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This Is Not A Drill: NY Online Poker On The Verge Of Becoming A Reality

Time is of the essence, online poker in New York is on the line. The state is on the verge of legalizing the game. Now's the time to make your voice heard.

Posted on: June 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Resorts World Catskills Eager To Open Feb. 8, But The Reception Could Be Chilly

While the staffers at Resorts World Catskills are eager to open the $1.2 billion casino on Feb. 8, not many others are enthusiastic about yet another commercial NY casino.

Posted on: February 2, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Read Schenectady’s Lips: Rivers Casino Means Lower Taxes

Even though the revenues are not meeting expectations, upstate New York casinos like Rivers in Schenectady have positive tax impacts on local communities.

Posted on: October 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Rivers Casino Hopes Helicopter Stunt Will Stick The Landing At New Hotel

Rivers Casino Schenectady will celebrate the grand opening of its new The Landing Hotel with an indoor helicopter illusion from Steve Wyrick.

Posted on: July 23, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

With Rivers Open, Saratoga Casino Revenues Are A Horse Of A Different Color

With the new Rivers Casino open in Schenectady, Saratoga Casino is struggling to keep up during the busy Saratoga Race Track season.

Posted on: August 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Local NY Communities Growing Impatient With Cuomo And Seneca Standoff

It has been almost five months since Seneca Nation ceased casino payments to New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and tribal reps still have not met to talk.

Posted on: August 15, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Seneca Tribe Continues Casino Payment Standoff With New York Government

After abruptly stopping payment to the state on its New York casinos, the Seneca Nation is on the verge of meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to negotiate.

Posted on: May 7, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Seneca Escalates Fight With NY With First Past Due Casino Payment

After several months at a stalemate, things are getting serious between New York state and Seneca Nation, as the tribe missed its first casino payment.

Posted on: July 15, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Turning Stone Getting Social With New Online Casino

GAN continues to grow in the United States, powering the new social casino from Turning Stone in New York. Is GAN becoming a major social gaming player?

Posted on: March 29, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

David Baazov, Amaya Implicated In Illegal Cuomo Donation

Ex-Amaya CEO David Baazov could be back in hot water after a federal investigation linked him to $388K in illegal NY political contributions.

Posted on: May 11, 2017 | | Jessica Welman