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Rendering of Point Place Casino, which will receive $50 million in upgrades from the Oneida Indian Nation

Point Place Casino To Get $50M In Upgrades Due To ‘Incredible Demand’

Already with a massive project going on at Turning Stone, the Oneida Indian Nation revealed major upgrades coming to Point Place Casino.

Posted on: March 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

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

Rendering for Belmont Park, which will see demolition begin in March 2023 with plans to complete renovations and construction by 2026

Renderings Released For Revitalized Belmont Park Plan With Eyes On Fall 2026 Completion

Officials expect Belmont Park to see demolition begin on its grandstand and clubhouse this month with plans to complete construction by 2026.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Sen. Joseph Addabbo in front of Manhattan skyline for a story on NY online casinos not being included in Senate budget

2024 NY Senate Budget Won’t Include iGaming As Efforts Hit ‘Holding Pattern’

Speaking at the NEXT Summit New York, Sen. Joseph Addabbo said that any effort to legalize online casinos will need involvement from Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a panel of experts for a story on industry insiders tabbing New York as one of the next states to legalize online casinos

NEXT Summit Panel Puts NY In Next Wave Of States To Legalize Online Casinos

While New York likely won't see online casinos legalized in 2024, a panel of industry experts believes the Empire State will achieve the feat soon.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who along with Hard Rock was among the biggest spenders on lobbying in 2023 among downstate New York casino license seekers

NY Lobbying Hit $130M In 2023, Cohen Spent Most Of All Casino Bidders

Breaking down how casino companies spent on lobbying in 2023, led by Steve Cohen and Hard Rock in the quest for a downstate New York casino license.

Posted on: March 7, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Sen. Joseph Addabbo and Assemb. Gary Pretlow for a story comparing their bills to legalizing online casinos in New York

Nearly Identical NY iGaming Bills Have Equally Long Odds Of Passing In 2024

The two bills that could legalize New York online casinos are long shots to pass in 2024, but their similarities make them a good futures bet.

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | | David Danzis

Image of Bruce Blakeman and David Paterson in front of Hofstra University as the fight over a Las Vegas Sands casino wages on

Former Gov. Paterson, Text Message Highlight Latest Las Vegas Sands-Hofstra Drama

Former Gov. David Paterson claims discrimination, Bruce Blakeman shares text messages, and tension over a Las Vegas Sands New York casino continues to rise.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Ribbon cutting at Bally Links in Ferry Point for a story on Bally's updating its outlook for getting one of three downstate New York casino licenses

Bally’s Confident About Earning Downstate NY Casino License, Less So About Timeline

While Bally's execs expressed optimism for earning a downstate New York casino license, there remains much uncertainty about how long the process will take.

Posted on: March 4, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering of Resorts World NYC as part of $5 billion plan to become fully fledged downstate New York casino

Resorts World NYC Going Big With $5 Billion Plan To Transform Into Full-Scale Casino

As it seeks one of three downstate New York casino licenses, Resorts World NYC detailed an expansive overhaul of its property to become gem of Empire State.

Posted on: March 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas