New York

Niagara Lawmakers Push to Renew 99-H Casino Revenue Deal for Local Funding

Amid ongoing challenges with the state’s gaming compact, Niagara County's Republican legislators are actively campaigning to renew a crucial revenue-sharing agreement to support local institutions with casino-g...

Underdog Fantasy Ends Operations in NY Following Settlement, Expands to NJ and DE

Underdog Fantasy has decided to cease its operations in New York following a significant settlement agreement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), marking a pivotal shift in its market presence. I...

Bally’s Pioneers Community Investment in Bronx Casino Venture

Bally’s Corporation is transforming its approach to community involvement in its latest casino project situated adjacent to Ferry Point Park, previously managed by the Trump Organization. This initiative in the...

Coney Island Casino Proposal Promises $200 Million Community Trust Fund

The Coney, a proposed casino in Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood in New York, has stirred significant attention, with developers announcing plans to establish a $200 million community trust fund if their ga...

Manhattan Community Board Opposes $12B Hudson Yards Casino Project Amid Local Criticism

In a unanimous vote, Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) rejected the zoning changes required for Related Companies and Wynn Resorts to move forward with their $12 billion Hudson Yards casino proposal. The decis...

MLB Players Union Disputes Fair Use Claims by DraftKings and bet365

The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...

New York Sports Betting Hits Record Revenue Despite Handle Dip

New York’s sports betting industry has achieved another milestone. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that gross gaming revenue (GGR) for November reached an unprecedented $231.7 million, surpassing ...

Turning Stone Resort Casino Embarks on Monumental $370 Million Expansion

The Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, renowned for its substantial influence in the hospitality and gaming industry since its opening in 1993, has launched the most extensive expansion in its his...

New York State Sports Betting Hits Record $2.3 Billion in October

In October 2024, New York State notched a historic milestone in sports betting, recording an unprecedented handle of $2.3 billion. This figure surpasses the previous high of $2.11 billion set in November 2023, ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Law Requiring Addiction Warnings On All Gambling Ads

New York Dem. Governor Kathy Hochul has officially signed a new bill aimed at addressing the addictive nature of gambling by requiring advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include clear warnings ab...