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NY Online Sports Betting Law In 2020? Key Lawmaker Says He Has ‘Commitment’ To Include In Revenue Bill

A New York lawmaker says he has a commitment from Assembly leadership to include NY online sports betting in a revenue bill in the next month. Read More

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Cuomo To Keep New York Casinos Closed, Says They Are Nonessential

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has decided to keep New York commercial casinos closed indefinitely as other large sites begin to reopen, saying they are nonessential. Read More

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | George Myers

Advocates Hopeful Revenue Packages Will Include Mobile Betting In New York

The financial impact of COVID-19 could lead to online sports betting legalization in New York, but legislators look to see if there would be enough votes. Read More

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | George Myers

Del Lago Employees Still Don’t Know If, Or When, They Will Return To Work

Employees of the del Lago Resort & Casino in New York are facing massive layoffs and uncertain circumstances about if, and when, they will return to work. Read More

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Showtime Gets To Keep All Its ‘Billions’ After NY Judge Dismisses Tribal Lawsuit

A New York Supreme Court judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Showtime's "Billions" television series filed by the Cayuga Nation. Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

New York Casino Celebrates Grand Opening While Another Delays Reopening Date

While guests at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach in New York popped champagne for a grand opening, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino remains closed due to COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Martin Harris

NFLPA Starts Responsible Gaming Program To Educate Former Players

The NFLPA is tackling the lack of problem gambling awareness among former players with a new responsible gaming inititave. Read More

Posted on: July 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Three Tribal Sportsbooks Reopened This Week In New York

While commercial casinos in New York remain closed, the Oneida Indian Nation has reopened sportsbooks at three of its properties. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | George Myers

While Some New York Businesses Struggled, OTBs Secured Millions In PPP Loans

Multiple New York off-track betting sites received millions in PPP loans from the US Treasury, prompting questions from some government officials. Read More

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

New York Legislators May Soon Take Action On Online Sports Betting

A special legislative session in New York could lead to the drafting of a constitutional amendment and eventual legalization of online sports betting. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling