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VGW Hit With $8M Fine in New York as State Tightens Sweepstake Casino Enforcement

VGW, the owner of Chumba Casino, Luckyland, and Global Poker, has been fined $8 million in New York as the state continues its crackdown on sweepstakes casino operators.

College player prop bet bans spread as states target athlete harassment

A new review of state sports betting laws shows 15 states, including New York, ban all college player prop bets, while others are turning to exclusion lists and other enforcement tools aimed at abusive bettors.

NYRA launches Belmont Park mobile app ahead of fall racing return

NYRA has rolled out a new Belmont Park mobile app, giving fans one place for ticket management, race-day updates, venue maps, alerts, and guest services information before fall racing begins.

$100K Powerball ticket sold at Manhattan newsstand for Sept. 9 drawing

The New York Lottery said a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 for the Sept. 9 drawing was sold in Manhattan at Leonard News Inc., 349 Broadway.

Circuit split deepens legal fight over sports event contracts, with New York in the mix

A Ninth Circuit ruling against Kalshi has sharpened the national dispute over whether federal commodities law overrides state gambling rules for sports event contracts. New York is one of the states already tied to that broader fight.

New York sports betting handle falls 15.3% in August

New York online sports betting handle totaled $1.73 billion in August, down 15.3% from a year earlier, according to state data. Gross gaming revenue also declined to $168.5 million.

VGW to pay New York $8 million in settlement over alleged unlawful online gambling

New York says VGW will pay $8 million after the state alleged Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots unlawfully offered online gambling through redeemable virtual coins.

VGW settles with New York for $8 million over sweepstakes casino operations

New York says VGW will pay an $8 million penalty after the company allegedly operated unlawful online sweepstakes casino platforms in the state before leaving in 2025.

DraftKings expands IC360 integrity tools across sportsbook and prediction markets

DraftKings has expanded its agreement with IC360, adding a broader set of integrity tools across its sportsbook and prediction market products, including systems aimed at detecting athlete harassment and insider-risk activity.

Federal judge delays Chauncey Billups rigged poker trial to March 2027

The alleged rigged poker trial involving Chauncey Billups and six co-defendants has been postponed in federal court in New York, with jury selection now set for March 8, 2027.