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The world of online gambling is one that affects a lot of people, and it's soon poised to strike the marketplace in a way that we haven't been expecting in many parts of the US. Since the to legalize gambling in terms of the Constitution, there have been a lot of expected changes within individual states that have been left to make the final call…

Legal online casinos will come to New York sooner or later. Online and mobile sports betting got the thumbs-up from state lawmakers and launched in January 2022. New York is now the No. 1 sports betting state in terms of annual revenue. Commercial casinos, tribal casinos and racinos with live casino gambling are already here. Plus, in 2023, the…

Currently, sports betting is legal in New York State, leaving a significant gap in the digital gambling sector for online casinos. In this article based on CasinosCanada.reviews, we look at the possible legalization of online casinos in New York to give you a detailed view of how things are changing. New York online casinos are not yet regulated,…

After launching the nation's first retail sportsbook at Rivers Casino & Resorts in Schenectady and successfully launching NY online sports betting in 2022, New York is continuing its aggressive push into the legal gambling market. These developments have propelled the state-run industry to the top of the rankings across the country. The recent…

Lawmakers are working to amend legislation to legalize a new form of online gambling in the state officials say could bring upwards of $1 billion in revenue to New York and help close budget gaps expected over the next few years. The Legislature took its time to change the law to allow mobile sports betting, which debuted in the state in January…

There have been a number of bumps in the road toward the eventual goal of the legalization of NY Online Casinos, but the tides are turning, and 2024 looks like it could completely change the face of online gaming in the Big Apple. The New York gambling landscape in the state is about to undergo radical change. In spite of the odds, New York's…

New York is in the process of awarding three full-casino licenses for the downstate region, and New York City is among the favourites to land at least two if not three. However, this has raised some concerns in Catskills communities, as the new casinos would likely affect Resorts World Catskills operations, as the region is reliant on revenue from…

September is Responsible Gaming Education Month and Recovery Month, and in recognition, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Woodhaven) is hosting a virtual discussion on Zoom on Sept. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m., to educate the public on problem gambling and connect those in need of services with organizations that can help. The talk is presented by the New…

NEW YORK- The state's gambling regulators have unveiled the first round of questions and answers (Q&A) submitted by downstate New York casino applicants. The report, released by the State Gaming Commission and Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB), provides insights into the concerns and queries raised by the 11 applicants vying for one of the…

State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their early-stage concerns about the application process for up to three new licenses. The comprehensive 103-page report delves into the regulatory requirements for the 11 applicants vying for three downstate New York…

A prominent New York real estate developer has joined the list of those seeking a license to operate a commercial casino in downstate New York. Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties, is seeking to build a casino in Manhattan about four blocks west of Times Square at 11th Avenue and 41st Street, according to the New York Times. The…

ALBANY - Gov. Kathy Hochul has recused herself from negotiating a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation, instead tapping two senior aides to hash out the agreement. Hochul is recusing herself from negotiating a renewal of the Seneca Nation compact because her husband, William Hochul, is senior vice president, general counsel and secretary at…

An effort to legalize online casino games in New York died this week when legislators from both the House and Senate omitted it from their budget proposals. In the final days of negotiations, even the man who wrote the bill could see it was gaining little traction. The licensing of three new casino projects in or around New York City has slowed…

Gaming News 15 March 2023 This week's gambling news from J. Todd is all about how online casino and poker games in New York could become a reality. Senator Joseph Addabbo, yes, the same politician who pushed forward the sports betting legislation, is back at it, as he's rolled out an Empire City online gambling bill that would regulate web-based…

New York's latest attempt to legalize mobile casino games in 2023 is on life support. State Sen. Joe Addabbo of Queens, the man behind the longshot push to legalize iCasino games in the Empire State this year, signaled pessimism Monday morning about his effort to get his bill into the upcoming fiscal budget. Addabbo has said that such a failure…

New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced on Wednesday bill S4856, which seeks to legalize online casino gaming, including slots, table games, and live dealer games. The bill includes a 30.5% iGaming tax rate. Most states average 15% to 18% for their iGaming tax rates. Despite the bill's introduction, it faces an uphill battle for passage. Gov.…

For weeks now, New York state Sen. Joe Addabbo has lamented the difficulty of getting other state leaders interested in legalizing online casino games during the upcoming fiscal year. "I can't be the only one," Addabbo told US Bets. "It can't just be one legislator." Now, with the state budget deadline of April 1 looming - though, bear in mind, the…

This story was reported by Timothy Bolger, Ben Brachfeld, Jada Camille, Aidan Graham, Carlotta Mohamed, Dean Moses, Bill Parry, Aliya Schneider, Robbie Sequeira and Ethan Stark-Miller. It was edited by Christian Murray and Robert Pozarycki. New Yorkers are bearing witness to a World Series of Poker-style showdown featuring ten bids involving some…

Soon, three new full-scale casino licenses will be issued in the New York City area, and business interests from across the globe are looking to get in on the action. Among those vying for the rights to develop their gambling and leisure megacomplexes - the licensing fee is $500 million with a minimum investment of another $500 million in the…

When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed in her preliminary executive budget that revenue from future downstate casinos go to fund mass transit in New York City, some observers wondered if that was such a good idea. For one thing, Hochul didn't project any earnings from the casinos to be available to the state until 2026, putting that program…

Despite no mention of iCasino in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's preliminary budget, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill late Wednesday to legalize online casino games in New York state. Addabbo was hoping Hochul would include some mention of iCasino revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, but he has said it's possible to move the process along…

This week, a long-awaited bill to legalize was introduced. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo sponsored the bill, which would create a robust online gambling industry in the state. The outlook is bleak in 2023, but the introduction of legislation is an important step forward in the typical multi-year process of legalizing online casinos. Under the bill, SB…

This year, a New York politician wants to legalize complete casinos near New York City. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, a Democrat from Queens, said that he doesn't wish the licensing procedure for three casinos in the metro region that are designed to resemble Las Vegas to "linger." Addabbo chairs the state Senate's Committee on Racing, Gaming, and…

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is proposing to build a multibillion-dollar resort on Long Island, New York, as part of a bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands said Thursday it has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site that's currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The…

A New York lawmaker is pushing for full casinos to be licensed in the New York City area this year. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com he doesn't want the licensing process for three Las Vegas-style casinos in the metropolitan area to "linger." Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Any delay…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke for nearly an hour during her State of the State Address Tuesday, mentioning sweeping, expensive proposals for mental health, housing, inflation, security, and energy policies before mentioning that those ideas were just the "tip of the iceberg" of what she'd like to accomplish. "I know most of you cannot wait to…

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board officially opened the process for three new full casino licenses. Several companies have already expressed interest in opening venues in prime locations, so competition is already heating up. Long-time gambling proponent Sen. Joseph Addabbo used the opportunity to discuss the process and share his…

New York is officially accepting applications for three new casinos, which would include live table games and slot machines. The state's Gaming Facility Location Board voted earlier this week to open the process. The board will also review applications based on three main factors: job creation, how much revenue it can bring in and the impact it…

Gov. Kathy Hochul has a piece of legislation sitting on her desk that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted felons - from drug peddlers to killers. The measure was sent on Tuesday to the governor for her signature or veto after passing the state Senate and Assembly by big bipartisan margins in June. Current law bars…

Investor and restaurateur Ken Sturm has been doing business in Times Square for more than three decades. The owner of Bacall's Steakhouse on West 44th Street and the world-famous Ellen's Stardust Diner (named after his mother) on Broadway and 52nd Street, Sturm has seen what the pandemic has done to the heart of Manhattan. He thinks it's time the…

Wynn Resorts Ltd. is partnering with a New York real estate company to pursue one of three new downstate casino licenses in a Manhattan neighborhood. Related Cos. and Wynn announced the agreement Thursday to develop a casino, resort and entertainment area near the Javits Center on the western side of the Hudson Yards, near the Hudson River. The…

Convicted felons could be on the staff payroll of New York casinos such as Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady if Gov. Hochul approves legislation. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Future visitors to New York casinos could have their dice rolled by ex-drug traffickers or convicted killers should Governor Kathy Hochul sign off on new legislation. the…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The 2022 edition of the American Gambling Awards is pleased to announce the full list of 12 winners recognized for their leadership and innovation within the regulated, online U.S. gambling industry. The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) ("Gambling.com Group" or the "Group"), a…

A Monaco-style casino atop Saks Fifth Avenue, across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral. A gambling den with East River views, alongside a popular wedding venue. A Hard Rock casino in the center of Times Square. In the next several days, as part of state budget negotiations, Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders may well hash out a deal…

Before too long, New Yorkers and the millions of tourists who visit the city every year may have a new way to test their luck - and part with their money - amid the bright lights and skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan: hands of blackjack or spins of the roulette wheel inside a new casino with all the trappings of Las Vegas, down to the incessant…

New York State is losing an estimated $400 million in annual tax revenue by refusing to legalize gambling for internet casino games like roulette and Blackjack. The Empire State could be raking in $428 million annually if the state legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a bill permitting "iGaming" casino -style games, according to a new report…

The 2022 edition of the American+Gambling+Awards is pleased to announce the full list of 12 winners recognized for their leadership and innovation within the regulated, online U.S. gambling industry. The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) ("Gambling.com Group" or the "Group"), a leading provider of…

Pop the bubbly, the winners of the 2022 American Gambling Awards have been announced and some Golden Eagles have been handed out to some deserving players in the gaming industry, a celebration of those who are making a positive difference in this growing new U.S. market. It's all the brainchild of gambling.com, an Academy Award-type honor for…

NEW YORK - With the latest edition of the New York Post in one hand and a beer in the other, George Miller fumbled for a betting slip he feared might have been blown away on a blustery day at a racetrack parking lot on the outskirts of New York City. A Long Island resident, Miller likes to come to the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens to play the…

The range of legal gambling options in New York includes casinos in the Las Vegas style, horse race betting, retail and online sports betting, and even a lottery. There aren't any legal online casinos in New York. But this can change in the near future. There have been some developments in 2022, mainly the proposed senate bill S8412, which would…

New casino licenses won't be issued in New York until at least next year, but major gaming operators already are vying to open resorts in New York City. Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment is the latest to seek one of three downstate casino licenses, announcing plans this week for a casino in Times Square. Caesars is teaming with SL Green Realty…

Online sports betting in Tennessee has been a success and the industry is still growing. Betly just launched as the tenth mobile provider in the state with Fubo Sportsbook potentially launching later this year. Comparing the first seven months of 2021 to this year, total wagers are up 62% and tax revenue for the state is $7.5 million higher. With…

Check out the states where online casinos are legal and the latest news on legislation in other states as online gambling sweeps across the USA. Legalized online casino gambling could be coming to The Empire State in the near future. After legal sports betting was launched in January 2022, Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced Senate Bill 8412, a piece…

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could be giving two politically-connected slot parlors - including one whose lobbyists donated to her campaign - a leg up over competitors to win awards for full casino licenses downstate, sources told The Post. Critics charge the process was rigged in favor of the Aqueduct and Yonkers race tracks through language…

Just recently, Empire City Casino announced an official date for this year's running of the annual Legislative Pace for local lawmakers. The highly anticipated race will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the casino's adjacent Yonkers Raceway, which will see local senators and assembly members compete for the crown of the friendly…

As the development of a New York City casino inches closer towards reality, the race is on to secure a license. New York state voters authorized the creation of seven casinos in 2013, and four upstate facilities opened in the first phase. Now the second phase is underway, and licenses for three casinos in the New York City area will soon be open…

Light & Wonder, formerly Scientific Games Corporation, announced the release of an independent report on the potential for online casino gambling in the U.S. The study was conducted by VIXIO GamblingCompliance and commissioned by the Las Vegas-based Light & Wonder. The report forecasted the potential tax revenue that state governments could…

State and local governments are losing out on more than an additional $5 billion a year in tax revenues by not legalizing, regulating and taxing internet casino gambling, according to a recent report issued by gaming company Light & Wonder, previously known as Scientific Games. The report was prepared by VIXIO Gambling Compliance, a provider of…

Debates, bills, and legislative amendments are all part of New York's unique gambling history. The state approved a budget that would allow for online gaming in 2021. In January 2022, New York became the 18th state to legalize online gambling, ushering in the future that is now taking shape. The seemingly endless legislative amendments on gambling…

Las Vegas-style casinos could be operational in the New York City area in one to five years after being licensed, a state senator says. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com two area resorts already with slots could offer complete casino games within a year from licensing. Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Racing, Gaming and…

This week's gambling news is all about Michigan online poker as the state has joined the U.S. Interstate Poker Pact. Plus, an update on what's happening with New York online casinos and poker. There's even news on the Mirage Volcano in Las Vegas. Last month we told you that Michigan online poker could become part of a larger poker compact that…

Bettors in Ohio have more and more reasons to get excited. Sports betting is slated to launch in the state by 2023, and that may not be the only gambling opportunity to come around. There's always the possibility of Ohio legalizing online casinos, the same as has been seen elsewhere, such as with New York online casinos. It would bring yet another…

Issues like bail reform and mayoral control made headlines in recent weeks as Albany struggled to come to an agreement on the state's budget for fiscal year 2023. But among the final details to be decided upon were the nuts and bolts of downstate casino license applications. As the budget makes clear what will be required of an applicant, it seems…

Several Las Vegas resort companies are expected to vie for a license to open a casino in or near New York City. When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders fast-tracked the licensing of new casinos last week, they revived interest in the state's expansion of casino gambling in one of the most densely populated areas in the…

New York made progress on expanding its gambling industry this year. On Jan. 8, it launched online sports betting. On Thursday, lawmakers agreed on a $221 billion state budget that included three retail casino licenses. Only iGaming legalization efforts stalled. However, legislators will resume work to legalize iGaming in 2023, predicted Sen.…

The gambling sector in New Year received a huge boost recently, as the legislators announced approval for three new casinos. The approval came in part of the state's 220 billion-dollar one-year budget passed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The casinos fall under Proposal 1 of the New York Casino Gambling Amendment, part of the November 2013 voting…

State lawmakers have given the go-ahead to fast-track the issuance of the three Las Vegas-style commercial gaming licences, which will start a bidding process from gaming companies that wish to launch such casinos in the region. The plan, which sets the fees at a minimum $500m (£384m/€459m), were included in the state budget signed off at the end…

Three full casinos are slated for the New York City area under a $220 billion state budget the Legislature approved Saturday. The agreement would place a trio of Las Vegas-style casinos somewhere in New York City's five boroughs, on Long Island or in the lower Hudson Valley. Under a competitive bidding process, companies would pay at least $500…

Legislators in New York green-lighted plans for three new casinos in the state as part of the $220 billion one-year state budget they approved on Saturday that was passed into law on the same day following the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul. The three casinos are part of the New York Casino Gambling Amendment, Proposal 1 measure voted as part of…

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There's only one Sin City, but could New York City be the next "America's Playground"? According to "realistically optimistic" state legislators, New York may be poised to give Atlantic City a run for its money. The state's fiscal year 2023 budget, which is nearly a week overdue, could include three casino licenses for the…

ALBANY - It's a sure bet that New York will soon be home to at least one Las Vegas-style casino. New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature approved a $220 billion state budget on Saturday that will open a competitive bidding process this year for a trio downstate casino licenses. The licenses will go for a minimum of $500 million each and while…

The New York City area could get as many as three new casinos as a result of the new budget deal reached by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders on Thursday. The budget still needs to be voted on by the full Legislature. The decision, which was part of the state's overall funding package, moved up the date of a 2013 voter-approved…

The state Legislature is on track to award at least one full-blown casino license to a gambling operator in the city as part of this year's budget, a key lawmaker involved in negotiations said Thursday. Queens State Sen. Joe Addabbo, who chairs his chamber's Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, told the Daily News that negotiators have agreed to…

State lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul appear likely to roll the dice on casinos in the New York City area, but only if local officials get significant say over where they are located, according to key legislators. Democrats in both the Senate and Assembly have signaled they are open to beginning the approval process for the state's three remaining…

Since mobile sports betting became legal in New York in January, the state has seen record-setting wagers, bringing in millions in revenue but also raising addiction concerns. March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), who fought to bring it here and heads the Senate Racing, Gaming and…

The New York Assembly has been introduced with a second bill seeking to legalize interactive casino gaming in the state. Sponsored by Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, A09436 is now joining the S08412 by Sen. Joseph Addabbo. The partisan bill that was introduced this Monday by Assemblyman Gary Pretlow defines interactive gaming as an activity that involves…

The legislation - A09436 - describes interactive gaming as wagers on casino-style games, made through virtual or electronic means from a location within New York state, is transmitted to and accepted by electronic equipment located at a licensed gaming facility. Casino operators may use up to two mobile interactive gaming wagering platforms and…

A Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce forum Friday brought together four of the city's top casino executives, and there was agreement that New York state is likely to approve up to three casino licenses in the greater New York City region almost as soon as a seven-year moratorium expires in December. But there also was consensus on something…

A state senator wants to make New York the eighth state in the U.S. to legalize online casino gaming, also known as iGaming. On Thursday, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Howard Beach, filed S8412, which would allow commercial and tribal casinos to offer online apps and websites that would allow people to play slot machines and table games from their…

According to the New York Post, Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) stated during a news conference on Tuesday that she would, of course, support her hometown casino, which has already done the work. She further added that she favors Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to expedite the process of bidding for at least three additional casinos in NYC or the neighboring…

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has most recently given her verdict and preferences on which downstate New York property should get one of the three full-commercial casino licenses. The Senate leader expressed her support for MGM Resorts International's Empire City Casino to be given one of the licenses, as it could do well with…

Out toward the southeastern edge of Long Island, the Shinnecock Indian Nation is moving toward building a casino on its tribal land, with a Class II Indian gaming license that allows only bingo, slot machines and poker. Neighbors of the 900-acre Hamptons reservation oppose the casino. So does the town of Southampton, where the reservation sits, and…

ALBANY - Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to speed the process that could open three casinos in New York City, on Long Island or in Westchester or Rockland counties in a proposal that already has strong support in the State Legislature. The gaming industry has long clamored for full-fledged casinos in the huge metropolitan market. For years, the state…

In her maiden $216.3bn budget proposal as NY Governor, Kathy Hochul has included plans for three new casinos, which are likely to be sited in the downstate area. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A new record-smashing $216.3bn budget proposal from New York Governor Kathy Hochul includes a plan to bring legal casino gambling to downstate New York. Gov.…

Governor Kathy Hochul is game for granting licenses to three new casinos this year, likely in the New York City region, according to her proposed state budget. The governor's $216.3 billion spending plan includes a proposal to add the trio of gambling houses sooner than a previous moratorium that was set to expire in 2023. The state already has 11…

Online poker may be in New York's future, or at least on the table. The good news comes via PlayNY, which is part of the same network as Online Poker Report. PlayNY interviewed New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, D-Mt. Vernon. Asked about online poker, he said: "That's in the mix. It's not going to come right now. Sen. [Joe] Addabbo and I…

Now that mobile sports betting is live in New York State, proponents of casino gaming are pushing to see the New York City area receive licensing approval for commercial gaming. Lawmakers along with the casino workers union have called the governor to action as well as members of the legislature. The goal is to see the licenses issued so the state…

Several lawmakers from New York State, have voiced their wish for the state to accelerate the process of issuing downstate casino licenses. The officials, who have been backed by local casino workers and labor unions, want to see, the state awarding the three available commercial gaming licenses sometime this year in the NYC region this…

on Saturday, lawmakers in New York are now pushing for up to three casino licenses in the NYC region. Backed by the hotel and casino workers union, legislators are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to take action on the issue. According to parties involved, the pitched casino expansion could provide thousands of jobs, which would…

Now's the time to roll the dice on the Big Apple, casino proponents say. Key lawmakers, backed by the powerful hotel and casino workers union, are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to take action this year to award up to three casino licenses in the New York City region. The move comes after the New York State Gaming Commission…

When Resorts World Casino opened 10 years ago, "the naysayers thought the apocalypse was coming," recalled state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). "And they find, 10 years later, that was the furthest it could have been from the truth." Resorts World New York City, the only casino in the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 28, a…

It was business as usual on a Tuesday lunch hour at the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, with a bit of an attendance boost due to a 50% off promotion at The Big Kitchen food court for rewards club members age 50 and up - which is most of the venue's clientele anyway. The harness track's 15-year-old racino - which boasts slots, but no…

Genting Americas announced on October 12 plans for a new hotel located at Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC). Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York, an eight-story, 400-room, four-star hotel, scheduled to open in Q12021, will feature residential-inspired guestrooms and premium suites with energizing design and insightful in-room…