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For Responsible Gaming In NY, It’s Not ‘How Much We Spend’ But ‘How We Spend It’

In recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Month, Sen. Joe Addabbo hosted a virtual education session that shed light on problem gambling.

Posted on: September 20, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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MGM Resorts Reeling From Cybersecurity Attack, But It Did Not Impact BetMGM In New York

MGM Resorts continues to fight back from a ransomware attack last week. The company provided an update as to how it affected BetMGM Sportsbook in New York.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Former NYC Official Charged With Accepting Perks in Exchange for Access

Former New York City official Eric Ulrich, a former advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is charged with accepting perks in exchange for access.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Self-Imposed Deadline Approaching As NY Sports Betting Public Awaits ‘PointsBet, A Fanatics Experience’

PointsBet has rebranded to PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience in eight states. New York still awaits regulatory approval. When will it come?

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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Bally’s Confident Its Location Will Give It Inside Track To Downstate Casino License

City officials signed off on a lease transfer that would rid the Ferry Point golf course of the Trump name and provide a location for a potential Bally's casino.

Posted on: September 14, 2023 | | Grant Lucas

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How MGM Resorts Data Breach Is Affecting Empire City Casino In Yonkers

PlayNY got in touch with Empire City Casino in Yonkers to see how the property has been affected by the MGM Resorts data breach.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Wynn Keeping Its Sports Betting License As It Seeks A NY Gambling Trifecta

Wynn Resorts could be eying a potential online casino and a full-fledged casino in New York by keeping its online sportsbook open.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | David Danzis

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ESPN Bet Could Get Penn Into NY Sports Betting After Barstool Could Not

ESPN and new gambling partner Penn Entertainment would like to find a way into the New York sports betting market with ESPN Bet. But how?

Posted on: August 10, 2023 | | David Danzis

Wynn Holds The Key To ESPN Bet’s NY Online Sports Betting Entry – If ESPN Bet Wants It

The New York online sports betting market will take center stage in the impending shutdown of WynnBet and the future launch of ESPN Bet.

Posted on: August 16, 2023 | | David Danzis

2023 Remains On Pace For Record-Setting Year, But Downstate Additions Would Shatter It

Last year was one for the books for retail casinos in New York. But 2023 is on pace to top it and potentially eclipse $700 million in gaming revenue.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | Grant Lucas