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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

New York Post

Hard Rock, eyeing casino license, put chips behind Hochul

An executive from Seminole Hard Rock casino reportedly sent a brazen "pay to play" email solicitation urging associates to put their chips behind Kathy Hochul's campaign to be elected governor - as the firm makes an aggressive push to win a license to operate a gambling parlor in New York City. "Team, as we prepare for the final stretch of our…

Industry ・ 02 February 2023

Hudson Valley Post

New York City May Get 3 More Casinos Soon

The odds always look good for the house and the odds of getting a few more casinos south of the Hudson Valley look pretty good too. Online sports betting took off this year and there are several sites live right now that allow online gambling and there are more on the way. How often do you gamble online or go to a casino? According to American…

Travel ・ 30 June 2022

PA Online Casino

PA Retail Casinos Outperform NJ With $1.28 Billion In Q1 Revenue

Pennsylvania casinos are now tops in the nation outside of Las Vegas, and recent data proves it. Their revenues are growing rapidly, too, with no sign of slowing up. According to the American Gaming Association's Gaming Revenue Tracker, Pennsylvania ranked second in the nation for commercial gaming revenue in Q12022, totaling $1.28 billion. It was…

Finance ・ 27 May 2022

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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

Review Journal

Nation’s commercial casinos produced record revenue in 2021

The nation's commercial casinos generated more revenue in 2021 than any other year in the industry's history, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. Gross gaming revenue reached $53 billion, breaking the previous industry record of $43.65 billion, set in 2019, by more than 21 percent. "These results are nothing short of remarkable," said…

Finance ・ 16 February 2022

Online Poker Report

NY Assemblyman Expects Online Gambling To Be On The Table In 2022

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…

Politics ・ 15 January 2022