New York

January 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

David Boies, counsel to DraftKings and Chairman at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, released a statement through DraftKings Monday, along with a copy of a brief in support of its motion for a stay, also file...

New York AG wants DFS sites to refund entry fees

January 3, 2016

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

The Attorney General of New York State had taken additional measures towards daily fantasy sports sites FanDuel and DraftKings. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is not only seeking to see the brands shut down...

Ruling on Medford, New York gaming parlor suit awaited by Suffolk OTB

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January 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

Plans for a Medford electronic gambling parlor have been submitted by the Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. to the Town of Brookhaven. Meanwhile, both opponents and supporters await a decision by a New Y...

Nassau Regional OTB announces casino plans for Belmont Park

January 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Horse Racing, New York

This week Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) announced that their choice for a slots parlor location would be the legendary Belmont Park, a state-run racing and entertainment facility, and home of th...

Tioga Downs hiring full staff ahead of full casino license

December 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, New York

The full-fledged casino of Tioga Downs in New York needs staff, so the venue has begun the hiring process. On Monday the gaming facility began to collect applications via a career summit, to fill the 445 positi...

Seneca County IDA defends financial assistance for Lago casino

December 26, 2015

Casino openings, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

A citizens group and competing casino interests have spent considerable time and resources in an attempt to stop the Lago Resort & Casino from going forward in the Upstate New York town of Tyre. One oft rep...

New design for gaming floor revealed at Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino

December 26, 2015

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

Located in Salamanca, New York, the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino is now offering a new dimension of entertainment and comfort thanks to a brand new gaming floor. The resort has revealed the new design of t...

Three casino licenses awarded in Upstate New York; Lago, Montreign, Rivers

December 22, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, New York

Monday December 21, 2015 finally saw New York state gambling regulators award three of seven potential full casino licenses for the state. A fourth license is expected to be issued to Tioga Downs later, along w...

New York State regulators to license three casinos today: Updated

December 21, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, New York

See Update Below: Licenses awarded Today, regulators in the state of New York are expected to determine who will earn the three licenses for new casinos to be created in upstate New York. This area of New Yo...

Upstate NY poised to award 3 Upstate casino licenses

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December 19, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, New York

The wait is over for three upstate New York casino projects that were finally given the official green light from state gambling regulators. State casino licenses are expected to be awarded to the Lago Resor...

Overbilling will cost a NY construction company $20M

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December 12, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Financial Fraud, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

After one of New York City’s largest construction companies admitted to overbilling clients, according to federal prosecutors, it has agreed to pay more than $20 million. On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s off...

DraftKings and FanDuel stay open in NY after winning same-day appeal

December 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York

A New York judge earlier today granted an injunction sought by the New York Attorney General barring FanDuel and DraftKings from operating in the state. A scant few hours later an appeals court judge granted an...

Judge orders town and county to review Medford NY casino for approval

December 2, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York