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Image of New York Capitol for a story on the Senate passing a bill regarding sports betting ads.

Assembly Bill Aimed At Fine-Tuning NY Sports Betting Advertising Laws Passes Senate

An Assembly bill aimed at fine-tuning sports betting advertisements in New York passed the Senate. With one day left, what other bills could follow suit?

Posted on: June 5, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Ferry Point golf course with New York skyline for a story on lawmakers not supporting parkland alienation for Bally's Bronx casino.

Local Lawmakers Won’t Introduce Legislation Needed For Bally’s Bronx Casino Proposal

Bally's looks to develop a casino complex at its Ferry Point golf course, but local lawmakers don't intend to support parkland alienation legislation.

Posted on: June 3, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Sen. Joseph Addabbo, who introduced a New York online poker bill to gauge interest in the vertical.

Addabbo Pushes Online Poker Bill To Gauge Interest In NY Gambling Expansion

Sen. Joseph Addabbo transitioned from failed legislation to legalize online casinos in New York to a bill that would authorize online poker. Why?

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Rendering for The Coney for a story on new renderings and details of a proposed downstate New York casino on Coney Island.

New Renderings Paint Clearer Picture Of The Coney’s Downstate Casino Proposal

Calling it a "year-round economic engine" for Coney Island, representatives for The Coney's downstate New York casino project are bullish on their project.

Posted on: May 23, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of Sen. Jessica Ramos, who will not support legislation to help Metropolitan Park's New York casino plans come to life.

Ramos: ‘I Will Not Introduce Legislation’ To Clear Path For Cohen’s Metropolitan Park

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen will need to find a new way to gain land-use easement if he wants Metropolitan Park to become reality in Queens.

Posted on: May 28, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the New York State Capitol for a story on two senators introducing a bill to speed up the downstate casino licensing process.

Amid Frustrations On Long Process, Lawmakers Propose Bill That Would Expedite Timeline

With many frustrated on an already lengthy process for downstate New York casino licenses, a Senate bill would speed up the timeline.

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Aerial view of Citi Field in Queens for a story on hundreds of supporters rallying for a Hard Rock casino project called Metropolitan Park.

Hundreds Show Up For Rally To Support Metropolitan Park New York Casino Proposal

Hundreds of Queens-area civic leaders and business owners showed up for a rally this week supporting Steve Cohen's Hard Rock casino project.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of a sign for the New York Lottery, which announced a renewed contract with Scientific Games for instant scratch-offs.

Scientific Games Re-Ups Contract With New York Lottery After Nearly 50 Years Together

After nearly 50 years together, the New York Lottery and Scientific Games renewed their contract to continue operations for the biggest lottery in the US.

Posted on: May 15, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the New York Senate chambers for a story on a Senate committee advancing several bills to further shape the sports betting and daily fantasy sports industries.

Senate Committee Advances Bills To Raise Age Limit For DFS, Expand Sports Betting Markets

The New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering committee advanced several bills that further shape the sports betting and daily fantasy sports industries.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Image of the New York state capitol for a story on Steve Cohen sending a representative to talk to lawmakers about parkland alienation for his Metropolitan Park casino project.

Cohen Covering All Bases As Firm Rep Sent To Meet With High-Ranking New York Lawmakers

Steve Cohen reportedly sent a team member to talk to New York lawmakers, presumably about earning a land-use easement for a proposed Hard Rock casino.

Posted on: May 13, 2024 | | Grant Lucas