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New York tribe taking first steps towards realizing its casino ambition

September 4, 2020

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In New York and the Shinnecock Indian Nation has reportedly inked an agreement with American casino operator Hard Rock International that could one day see it bring a gambling-friendly facility to the southeast...

Mobile sports betting bill moves forward in New York State

Marie Kelley

June 18, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, New York

On Monday, the New York Senate passed a sports betting bill that would allow mobile wagering in the state. The bill must now be passed within the Assembly and then signed by Governor, Andrew Cuomo, to become la...

New York gaming regulator approves land-based sportsbetting rules

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2019

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The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved rules and regulations on Monday that are to reportedly permit the eastern state’s eleven upstate commercial and tribal casinos to apply for licenses for...

Del Lago Resort and Casino seeking permission to reduce the size of its gaming portfolio

Adam Morgan

April 29, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Licenses, Sports betting, New York

In northern New York, Del Lago Resort and Casino has reportedly asked for official regulator permission to reduce its inventory of slots and gaming tables by some 15% so that it may better concentrate on launch...

New York Governor backs sportsbetting for upstate casinos

Adam Morgan

January 17, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Sports betting, New York

In hopes of finding a new source of tax revenues, the Governor for New York, Andrew Cuomo (pictured), has reportedly thrown his weight behind the campaign to bring land-based sportsbetting to four upstate comme...

MGM Resorts International hit by New York cancellation

Adam Morgan

January 4, 2019

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, New York

The proposed purchase of Yonkers Raceway along with the adjacent Empire City Casino by American casino operator, MGM Resorts International, has reportedly been delayed after the New York State Gaming Commission...

Rivers Casino in NY reports best month ever

K Morrison

September 10, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Economy/Finance, New York

In August, Rivers Casino & Resort saw its best revenue month ever since its February 2017 opening, having reported $14,412,387 million in gross gaming revenue on $132.7 million gambled, according to the New...

New York lawmakers fail to pass updated sportsbetting legislation

Adam Morgan

June 22, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Sports betting, New York

Hopes that New York would soon become the next American jurisdiction to legalize state-wide sportsbetting were reportedly crushed on Wednesday after its lawmakers failed to pass an updated sports wagering legis...

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady first in state to offer live on-site horse betting

K Morrison

May 4, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, New York

Visitors to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will now be able to partake in live-on-site horse betting as the Rush Street Gaming-owned and operated facility recently announced that its newly-agreed partne...

Empire Resorts $900 million Resorts World Catskills opens today

K Morrison

February 8, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, New York

Several weeks ahead of schedule, in an effort to attract visitors who are traveling during the Chinese New Year holiday, which begins on Friday, Feb. 16, at 8am today the $900 million Resorts World Catskills ca...

New York Senate gives online poker bill green light

K Morrison

June 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Licensing, New York

Passing by a vote of 54-8, the online poker bill, S 3898, was approved by the New York State Senate on Tuesday. Sponsored by Sen. John Bonacic, the bill, for the second consecutive year, seeks to legalize an...

Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady reports bumper first week

Adam Morgan

February 22, 2017

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After officially opening on February 8, the new Rivers Casino And Resort Schenectady has reportedly posted a $3 million profit for its first week of operation with gross gaming revenues hitting almost $23.1 mil...

Bright future predicted for expanding New York casino industry

Adam Morgan

February 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Horse Racing, New York

After amending its constitution in 2013 in order to permit the building of up to seven Las Vegas-style commercial casinos, the future for the gambling industry in New York looks bright with the sector reportedl...

$36 million spent on slots and table games during first six days; reports del Lago Resort & Casino

K Morrison

February 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, New York

While the numbers aren’t available for the first full week, according to a report submitted to the New York State Gaming Commission, patrons spent upwards of $36 million on gaming at del Lago Resort & Casin...

Troubled operator to be saved by opening of Suffolk OTB Islandia

Adam Morgan

February 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, New York

In New York, the Suffolk County Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation has reportedly stated that the imminent opening of its slots-only casino in the Long Island village of Islandia will enable it to emerge fr...