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Maryland online casino legalization push falls flat

Hopes that online casino would be legalized in Maryland this year have been dashed after the topic failed to feature during the final state legislative session of the year on Monday, April 8. There was some hope in the Old Line State that online casino would be legalized as the House passed an amended bill on March 16, which advanced it to the…

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Growth seen likely for online gambling

NEW YORK -- With Rhode Island last week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted recently that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and…

Law ・ 12 March 2024

Times Of Casino

California, Maryland, and New York Discussing Internet Gambling

Internet gambling is slowly but surely gaining traction in the United States. As more states begin to allow online sports betting, just seven currently allow players to win real money at online casinos. Rhode Island was the most recent and it may be the breaking point for others to join in. An industry panel convened recently at an online gambling…

Finance ・ 11 March 2024

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Panel says New York, Maryland and maybe California could offer internet gambling soon

NEW YORK (AP) - With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York…

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Gambling industry experts predict New York, Maryland next states to legalize online casino

Gambling industry panelists at the Next.io forum have predicted that New York and Maryland could be the next states in the US to launch online casino gaming. The most recent state to regulate the practice in the country was Rhode Island, which earlier this week became the seventh state to offer the vertical. Speaking at the online gambling…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

FOX News

New York, Maryland, and possibly California could be welcoming online gambling

With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and Maryland as…

Law ・ 08 March 2024

Napa Valley Register

Panel says more states may offer internet gambling soon

NEW YORK - With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

Spectrum News

Panel: N.Y., Maryland could offer internet gambling

With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the next few years. Speaking at the Next.io forum on internet gambling and sports betting, several mentioned New York and Maryland as…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

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New York Casino Workers Express Concerns With Online Gaming Plans

After a successful launch of online sports betting in 2002, legislators in New York are now considering legalizing other forms of online gaming including poker. Sen. Joe Addabbo (D) has worked toward legalization since 2019 and recently introduced another bill as the state faces some major budget shortfalls. Those plans have now been met with some…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

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New York casino workers oppose legalization of igaming

Casino workers in New York have written an open letter to oppose the legalization of online gambling legislation in the state after fresh bills were put forward to bring the vertical live. Empire State Senator Joseph Addabbo put forward a fresh bill last month in an attempt to legalize the vertical. SB8185 would see a 30.5% tax rate on GGR and a…

Law ・ 21 February 2024

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Furor Over New York Online Gambling Bill

An open letter against online betting in the Empire State was signed by almost 700 Queens casino workers. A proposed bill to legalize online gambling in New York has proved hugely controversial in recent weeks. The bill, which is publicly supported by New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., has sparked massive criticism amongst casino workers, with many…

Law ・ 21 February 2024

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New research challenges casino cannibalization concerns, advocates for online casinos as catalyst for growth

New research by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, commissioned by iDEA Growth, challenges concerns about casino cannibalization, asserting that the legalization of online casinos may, in fact, benefit existing brick-and-mortar establishments in a state. The study reveals that land-based casino revenue experiences an average quarterly increase of 2.44% after…

Law ・ 20 February 2024

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Resorts World Casino employees rally against New York online betting bill, citing job threats

Nearly 700 employees of Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct have expressed strong opposition to a bill seeking to legalize online betting in New York. In a signed letter, the workers criticized state Sen. Joe Addabbo, Chairman of the Senate committee on racing, gaming, and wagering, who has been advocating for gaming legislation since 2019, the New…

Law ・ 19 February 2024

New York Post

NYC casino workers bash bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State

Nearly 700 Queens casino workers are blasting a bill that would legalize online betting in the Empire State - saying it's an attack on their jobs Employees at Resorts World casino at Aqueduct signed a letter accusing state Sen. Joe Addabbo, who has been pushing gaming legislation since 2019. "We find it appalling that you are pushing legislation…

Law ・ 19 February 2024

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Final Decision on New Queens Casino Expected

After months of intense negotiation and public pushback, New York State Senator Jessica Ramos went public by saying she is nearing a decision about whether or not to endorse a new casino and resort at Citi Field's complex in Queens. Citi Field is home to the New York Mets. Steve Cohen owns the Mets. This past Wednesday was the third and most…

Law ・ 16 February 2024

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Online casino legalization bill tabled in Wyoming

House Bill 120, sponsored by Reps Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy Newsome, and Tom Walters, aims to legalize online casino three years after sports betting went live A new online casino casino bill was introduced in Wyoming earlier this week and has been sponsored by four state representatives. State Representatives Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy…

Law ・ 08 February 2024

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Hochul puts daughter of casino lobbyist on gaming oversight board

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the daughter of a veteran gambling lobbyist to the state board that regulates the industry - raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest from government watchdogs, The Post has learned. Marissa Shorenstein - who served as head of Hochul's transition team when she became governor - was tapped as commissioner on…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

Spectrum News

Online Gambling Back On The Table In NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Interactive gaming or iGaming is a form of mobile or online wagering. New York legislators are currently considering a proposal that would include casino table games like poker, blackjack and roulette. State Senate Gaming Committee Chair Joe Addabbo is the sponsor. "It's a good bill," Addabbo said. "We got a lot of input from a lot…

Law ・ 20 January 2024

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Online casino legalization not included in New York Governor’s 2025 state budget

Online gaming legalization has been dealt a potential setback following the publication of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget for 2025. Igaming was not included as part of Governor Kochul's budget, which totals $233bn for the year, representing a 4.5% year-on-year (YOY) increase. The budget included no mention of the projected…

Finance ・ 18 January 2024

World Casino News

NY Governor's Budget Proposal Excludes Gambling Bill

After a bill proposal to legalize online casinos was filed in the New York Senate with an aim to boost the US-largest online market, Gov. Kathy Hochul reportedly released the 2024 Executive Budget to exclude online casinos in the Empire State. As reported by Play NY, Gov. Hochul released the $233 billion Executive Budget on 15 January 2024 to…

Law ・ 18 January 2024

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New York: Governor Hochul excludes online casino from 2025 budget, dealing major blow to legalization prospects

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget for 2025 has dealt a substantial blow to the prospects of legalizing online casino sites in the state,especially for Senator Joseph Addabbo's Senate Bill S8185. Similar to last year, Hochul did not include potential tax revenue from online casino expansion in her budget, significantly impacting the…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

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New York Governor Fails To Include Online Casino In Budget

Just days after New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced iCasino legislation for the second year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul effectively put the kibosh on it for 2024. In her annual budget, Hochul did not include any mention of online casino legalization or the potential $475 million in annual tax revenue Addabbo projects. By not including it…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

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NY Online Casino Hopes Dim Without Hochul's Budget Inclusion

It was a rough start for Sen. Joseph Addabbo's 2024 push to legalize online casino sites in New York. As she did last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul did not include potential tax revenue from online casino expansion in her budget. The news is a blow to the prospects of S8185, Addabbo's recently filed attempt to legalize online casinos in the state.…

Law ・ 17 January 2024

World Casino News

Sen.Addabbo Files Bill to Bring Online Lottery to New York

Since the January 2022 launch of the legal internet sports betting, the state of New York has grown into the largest online gambling market in the United States. The regulations prescribing the online casino servers to be located at land-based gambling facilities has additionally driven the proliferation of brick-and-mortar casino properties in the…

Lottery ・ 13 January 2024

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Senator Addabbo files fresh online casino bill in New York

New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo has formally delivered a fresh online casino bill in an effort to rectify last year's failed attempt to legislate the vertical in the Empire State. The senator introduced SB 8185 yesterday, January 11, as he once again makes a push to bring igaming to one of the US' most populus states. Among the proposed terms…

Law ・ 12 January 2024

SBC Americas

New York Lawmakers Will Once Again Consider Online Casinos

While New York tries to determine who will get downstate brick and mortar casino licenses, Sen. Joseph Addabbo will once again stump for online casinos in the state. Moreover, the bill will also seek to bring the online lottery to the Empire State as well. His latest bill, S8185, is similar to the 2023 version he put forward but there are a couple…

Law ・ 12 January 2024

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Sen. Addabbo Files 2024 Bill To Legalize iCasino In New York

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo delivered Thursday on his recent promise to introduce a new bill to legalize New York online casino gaming. Addabbo's bill, SB 8185, could bring legal iCasino to the fourth-most populated state in the U.S. "I truly think that 2024 should be the year for iGaming and iLottery in New York given the fiscal situation of the…

Law ・ 12 January 2024

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Operator Coalition Makes Ad Pitch for NY Online Casino

By letting people play casino games online, we can decrease deficits and help our families and schools. Some of the biggest gaming operators in the US want lawmakers in New York to pass online casino legislation this year and have produced a commercial to get their point across. BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel - the four members that form…

Law ・ 12 January 2024

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New York State Senator To File New Online Casino Legislation

For the second time in as many years, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo will introduce legislation to legalize New York online casino gaming. Addabbo told US Bets on Friday that he expects to file his new bill within the next two weeks. Earlier in the week in a procedural move, the New York Senate refiled last year's bill to legalize mobile casino apps as…

Law ・ 06 January 2024

The Buffalo News

Best New York Online Casinos

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…

Law ・ 16 December 2023

Washington City Paper

Which States Are Poised to Legalize Online Casinos Soon?

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…

Law ・ 19 November 2023

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NY Online Casino Legalization: Economic Prospects & Impact

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,…

Law ・ 15 November 2023

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Optimistic outlook for NY online casino legalization amidst Downstate licensing delays

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…

Law ・ 10 November 2023

Spectrum News

Lawmakers weigh mobile casino gaming to boost state revenue

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…

Law ・ 01 November 2023

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NY Online Casino news update: Legalization efforts gain traction

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…

Law ・ 05 October 2023

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Concerns Grow of NYC Casinos Affecting Catskills Communities

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…

Finance ・ 12 September 2023

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Problem gambling online chat

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…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 September 2023

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Downstate casinos one step closer to reality

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…

Law ・ 03 September 2023

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New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants

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…

Law ・ 02 September 2023

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Competition Heats Up For Downstate New York Casino Licenses

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…

Industry ・ 06 July 2023

The Buffalo News

Gov. Hochul recuses herself from Seneca casino compact talks

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…

Law ・ 20 May 2023

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Gambling Expansion Momentum Has Slowed To A Halt In New York

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…

Sports ・ 18 March 2023

Casino City Times

This Week in Gambling: New York online casino and poker games being proposed

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…

Poker ・ 16 March 2023

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New York Unlikely To Launch ICasino In 2023

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…

Law ・ 13 March 2023

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New York state sen. Joseph Addabbo introduces bill to legalize online casino games

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.…

Finance ・ 12 March 2023

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Addabbo: Time Is Running Out To Legalize NY iCasino This Year

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…

Law ・ 09 March 2023

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Rolling the dice: A closer look at the 10 contenders seeking lucrative New York casino licenses

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…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

City & State New York

Casino and real estate magnates are looking to hit the jackpot in New York City

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…

Winnings ・ 07 March 2023

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New York Sen. Addabbo: Use ICasino Funds To Bail Out The MTA

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…

Finance ・ 22 February 2023

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New York Introduces Bill To Legalize iCasino

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…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

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Can New York Legalize Online Casinos In 2023?

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…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

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New York Senator Wants Casinos To Be Licensed In 2023

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…

Law ・ 15 January 2023

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Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort

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…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

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New York Senator Wants Big Apple Casinos Licensed This Year

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…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

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No Mention From Governor, But New York Casino Process Moving Along

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…

Finance ・ 10 January 2023

Gambling News

Senator Addabbo Talks about New York’s Three Newly Planned Casinos

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…

Law ・ 09 January 2023

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Sen. Joseph Addabbo talks about casinos coming to NYC

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…

Industry ・ 06 January 2023

New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos

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…

Law ・ 26 December 2022

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A Deeper Look At New York's Powerful Casino Location Board

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…

Law ・ 21 December 2022

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Wynn Resorts partners with New York land developer Related Companies on casino resort license

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…

Travel ・ 18 December 2022

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NY Casino Jobs Bill for Ex-Cons is on Gov. Hochul’s Desk

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Law ・ 08 December 2022

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American Gambling Awards Winners Full List

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…

Industry ・ 03 December 2022

The New York Times

A Casino Atop Saks? Lobbyists Push for Manhattan Gambling Site

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…

Politics ・ 01 December 2022

The New York Times

If New York City Gets Las Vegas-Style Casinos, What Else Will It Get?

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…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

New York Post

NY could net $400M if pols legalized internet casino gaming

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…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

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Gambling.com Group Announces 2

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…

Industry ・ 30 November 2022

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American Gambling Awards Winners

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Industry ・ 29 November 2022

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Politics ・ 23 November 2022

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Some of Las Vegas' big gaming companies want a bite of the Big Apple

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

Suffolk News Herald

When Will NY Legalize Online Casinos: Senate Bill S8412

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…

Politics ・ 21 October 2022

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Major Casinos Compete For Manhattan License

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022

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Could Tennessee Expand Online Gambling Options?

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…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

New York Post

Legal Online Gambling USA 2022

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…

Politics ・ 21 October 2022

New York Post

Hochul accused of rigging NY casino license plan in favor of politically-connected slot parlors

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…

Politics ・ 17 October 2022

Casino Reports

Empire City Casino Announces Annual Legislative Pace

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…

Law ・ 06 October 2022

InvestorsObserver

Developers and Billionaires Are Lining Up for the Chance to Operate a New York City Casino

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…

Land-based ・ 05 October 2022

Card Player

Study Makes Projection Of U.S. Online Casino Market

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…

Industry ・ 29 September 2022

Top US Casinos

States Leaving Tax Revenue on the Table By Not Legalizing iGaming, Report Says

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…

Finance ・ 12 August 2022

APN News

What Is New in New York Gambling Laws?

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…

Law ・ 20 June 2022

Gambling

New York City Casinos Could Be Ready Year From Licensing

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…

Land-based ・ 06 June 2022

Casino City Times

This Week in Gambling: New York online casinos and Michigan online poker

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…

Poker ・ 02 June 2022

NEO Sports Insiders

Could Ohio Legalize Online Casinos Too?

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…

Law ・ 19 May 2022

QCHRON

Casino at Willets Point on the table

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 April 2022

Review Journal

New York casino licenses spur interest from local companies, Strip operators

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 April 2022

Online Poker Report

Sen. Addabbo On Continuing The NY Online Gambling Effort Next Year

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.…

Poker ・ 12 April 2022

Times Of Casino

New York Legislators Approve Three Casino Licenses Before Schedule

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…

Law ・ 12 April 2022

iGaming Business

New York approves plans for three downstate casinos

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 April 2022

Gambling

Las Vegas-Style Casinos OK’d For New York City

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 April 2022

Gambling News

New York Approves Three New Casino Licenses Ahead of Schedule

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 April 2022

Silive

Staten Island hasn’t been ruled out as NYC site for a casino

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…

Religion ・ 10 April 2022

Trip Pub

N.Y. budget fast-tracks process for licensing downstate casinos

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…

Law ・ 09 April 2022

Crain's New York Business

New York budget deal calls for three NYC-area casinos

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…

Travel ・ 09 April 2022

Trip Pub

NYC on track to get at least one casino license as Adams guns for two

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…

Politics ・ 31 March 2022

Gothamist

Lawmakers pushing for local control of NYC casino sites

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…

Law ・ 31 March 2022

QCHRON

Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 March 2022

Gambling News

Second Online Casino Gaming Bill Introduced in New York

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 March 2022

iGaming Business

Second New York igaming bill introduced in Assembly

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 March 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Atlantic City Casino Executives Too Rosy On New York Casino Threat?

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…

Land-based ・ 08 March 2022

Washington Examiner

Addabbo files bill to legalize online casinos in New York

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…

Law ・ 28 February 2022

Times Of Casino

Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins Supports MGM Empire City Casino Conversion; NYC Licenses Accelerated

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…

Politics ・ 10 February 2022