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No decision on New York casino licensing until late 2025

ALBANY - New York likely won't award downstate casino licenses before late 2025, state regulators said Monday, as the timeline bidders expected keeps pushing backward. State Gaming Commission Executive Director Robert Williams told board members "practically, it makes little sense" to open what will be a 30-day window for companies to put in bids…

Law ・ 29 days

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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open

It's opening day at a Resorts World Catskills, a new $1.2 billion casino, Feb. 8, 2018. ALBANY - Monticello Raceway plans to close its gambling parlor with 1100 video-lottery terminals in April as it seeks to consolidate its operations with the nearby $1 billion Resorts World Catskills. Both facilities in Sullivan County are owned by Empire…

Travel ・ 07 March 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

movieguide.org

America's Gambling Crisis Escalates: 'No Guardrails'

Online gambling, an emerging public health emergency, is threatening young Americans. "I have patients who gamble in the shower. I have patients who gamble before they get out of bed in the morning. I have patients who gamble while they are driving. There are no guardrails," said Harry Levant, an addiction therapist. Movieguide®…

Sports ・ 09 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

Newsday

Las Vegas Sands environmental review advances in Hempstead, despite court ruling

The $4 billion casino resort proposal at the Nassau Coliseum site moves forward Thursday with public meetings on an environmental study led by the Town of Hempstead, despite a legal battle between the county and Hofstra University that had put the process on hold. Two "scoping sessions" are scheduled at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, at…

Law ・ 18 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

Democrat And Chronicle

Del Lago Casino is getting rid of 300 slot machines

ALBANY - There's a sure bet among New York's upstate casinos: cut their number of slot machines. Del Lago Resort & Casino on Monday became the third of the four upstate casinos to gain state approval to lower its inventory of slot machines on its gaming floor. The state Gaming Commission approved the Finger Lakes casino's request to reduce its…

Politics ・ 21 December 2023

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Las Vegas Sands eyes Nassau Coliseum site for new casino

There's a new entry in New York's high-stakes competition for one of three downstate casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands is looking to set up a multibillion-dollar casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on Long Island. The gaming juggernaut is the latest entry into the fray, joining about half a dozen other firms since Albany said it…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

Politico

The race is on to build a casino in New York City

New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. And already nine gambling giants are eager to bid on the contracts and are likely to offer grandiose plans for casinos, hotels and entertainment venues to boost their proposals. Some are…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

The Buffalo News

New York, Seneca Nation temporarily extend casino compact

The gaming compact between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State, which was set to expire at the end of next week, has been extended through March, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul's Office. The clock is ticking for New York and the Seneca Nation to strike an agreement allowing casino gaming to continue at three Seneca-owned facilities in…

Law ・ 02 December 2023

Newsday

Las Vegas Sands Casino proposal faces lengthy court fight, experts say

A $4 billion casino resort proposal at the site of the Nassau Coliseum could get tied up in court for years, legal experts say, over whether county officials skipped state environmental requirements and were pressured to fast-track a lease for the area's largest private investment in more than 15 years. The next steps in Las Vegas Sands' plan could…

Law ・ 20 November 2023

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Clock in ticking for new Seneca casino agreement

ALBANY - The clock is ticking for New York and the Seneca Nation to strike an agreement allowing casino gaming to continue at three Seneca-owned facilities in Western New York. Top Hochul officials did not deny that a Rochester casino was part of a deal with the Seneca Nation, and on Saturday, the Assembly refused to pass the bill authorizing…

Law ・ 06 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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Hochul Raises Casino Developer Cash Ahead of Licensing Decisions

A bidding war for New York City area casino licenses is underway, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party are taking large donations from the gaming companies and real estate giants developing pricey proposals, according to recently-released campaign finance filings. In the past two months, Hochul's fundraising committee…

Land-based ・ 20 July 2023

The Buffalo News

Exclusive details in deal to put Seneca casino in Rochester

ALBANY - On Friday evening in Albany, an explosive rumor began circulating about a secretive gaming compact struck between the Seneca Nation and Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration. Two days earlier, the Nation and Hochul's office had struck a deal on the broad outlines of a new, 20-year agreement. The details of the deal were kept secret. Yet the…

Law ・ 13 June 2023

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Long Island News: Las Vegas Sands Gets Approval to Develop Casino Around Nassau Coliseum

Plans to bring a casino to Long Island have taken a big step forward, but there's still a long way to go. The Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 Monday night to to grant Las Vegas Sands a 99-year lease to develop the 72-acre area around the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. The $5-billion project will include a casino, hotel, entertainment venue and…

Law ・ 23 May 2023

New York Post

Sen. Jessica Ramos blocks Steve Cohen's casino bid next to Mets ballpark

A state lawmaker who represents the communities around the Mets' Citi Field has temporarily blocked billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen's plan to build a casino and entertainment complex in the lots next to the ballpark. Cohen needs legislation approved by the state Legislature in Albany in order to start a commercial venture in the lots around Citi…

Law ・ 22 May 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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Billionaire Steve Cohen Eyes New York Casino

Billionaire Steve Cohen is vying for a license to build a casino adjacent to the Mets' Citi Field in Queens. Cohen owns the Mets. The space is currently a parking lot and park. According to Bloomberg, Cohen has hired a team of lobbyists to work on the project. The State of New York is charging $500 million for each license and requiring a minimum…

Finance ・ 05 May 2023

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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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Charitable gaming, casino coming to Conway plaza

CONWAY - Rumors about a gaming operation coming to Conway at the former Shurfine store near the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet have become more than just that. The town of Conway issued a new building permit to A.W. Rose Construction of Manchester on Jan. 9 of this year to "renovate the former grocery store and adjoining suite into (a) sports…

Sports ・ 11 February 2023

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

Lockport Journal

Gambling addiction grows amid rise of online betting

ALBANY - More and more young adults have been gripped by compulsive gambling habits but the state has failed to provide the funding needed for a full-throttled public awareness campaign, an expert on addiction told lawmakers Tuesday. James Maney, director of the state Council on Problem Gambling, said the recent introduction of mobile sports…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 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

Markets Insider

Saks Fifth Avenue Makes Bid to Open Casino in NYC Flagship Store

Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Watch out, Las Vegas - Manhattan may become the country's next big gambling hub. Saks Fifth Avenue is throwing its hat in the ring for a coveted license to open one of New York City's first casinos. A source close to Hudson's Bay Company, owner of…

Industry ・ 14 January 2023

Gambling

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

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

Casino City Times

Saratoga Casino Hotel makes a difference with $120,000 in donations

Saratoga Casino Hotel celebrated'Giving Tuesday' by donating $120000 to 12 Capital Region non-profit organizations during their Make A Difference holiday luncheon in Vapor yesterday. "Our annual Make A Difference event is something we look forward to every year," said Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs at Saratoga Casino Hotel. "We…

Travel ・ 30 November 2022

World Casino News

New York Yankees Roll Dice for new casino license

The competition is about to start - and all the interested sides are determined to win. New casino in New York: New York City is about to get one more casino, and many are interested in betting for the newest license. The casino will be placed on Coney Island, a famous Brooklyn neighborhood. Among the ones who are ready to roll the dice on the…

Travel ・ 23 November 2022

NZ Herald

Lotto Powerball jackpots to a massive $23 million

The mouth-watering $20 million jackpot will continue rolling after no one was lucky enough to claim it in tonight's draw. The prize money rolled over after no one was lucky enough to claim the win last Saturday. The numbers were: 29, 16, 39, 15, 20, and 14. The Bonus Ball 11 and the Power Ball was 7. Lotto Powerball will now roll over to Saturday,…

Lottery ・ 23 November 2022

Casino Reports

NY Formally Includes Downstate Casinos in Budget

Gambling enthusiasts from downstate New York would be happy to learn that last week, the local government has officially included downstate casino licenses in the new budget. Lawmakers have now given the go-ahead to fast-track the issuance of the three commercial gaming licenses, which will start a bidding process from gaming companies that wish to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

The Daily Gazette

Gambling industry conference comes to Saratoga amid proliferation of betting options

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The annual gaming and racing industry conference rolls into town this week as New Yorkers continue to spend more money on an ever-growing array of gambling options. "It's one of the most dynamic marketplaces in the country because there is this technological innovation, there is what I would describe as the societal acceptance of…

Industry ・ 21 October 2022

The New York Times

Where Could a Casino Be Built in New York City? What We Know

For years, casino companies have salivated over the prospect of a casino in New York City, one of the last major untapped gambling markets in the United States and a global tourist destination anchoring a metropolitan area with about 23 million residents. They may soon get what they were looking for. In April, elected officials in Albany authorized…

New Year ・ 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

Daily Mail Online

Powerball tickets: The secrets to winning as The Lott jackpot surges to $20million

One lucky Australian could become an overnight millionaire if they win tonight's whopping $ 20 million Powerball. The draw comes just weeks after a South Australian mother became an overnight millionaire after winning the entire $ 40million division one prize. The Snowtown mother, who lives in the state's Mid North, said she planned to use the…

Winnings ・ 29 September 2022

The Morning Call

How will New York City casinos affect Wind Creek Bethlehem?

It's not an uncommon sight at Wind Creek Bethlehem - bus loads of tourists from the New York City area disembark for a day of gambling and dining at the casino in the city's South Side. The parking lot normally contains dozens of cars with New York and New Jersey license plates, owing to the fact that Wind Creek, located about 85 miles west of…

Land-based ・ 18 September 2022

Syracuse

Turning Stone Resort Casino plans biggest expansion since it opened

Verona, N.Y. - Turning Stone Resort Casino is about to embark on its largest expansion project since opening in 1993. The project, which will be completed over a period of several years, will nearly double the Oneida Indian Nation -owned resort's convention and conference space, while also adding a new hotel, dining options and other amenities. All…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2022

Brooklyn Eagle

Mets’ casino gamble could crap out in parking lot

EDITORS' NOTE: The location of CitiField, home of the Nets, was solicited by Robert Moses, the architect famous for car-centric urban development and design around the New York metropolitan area and contiguous states. Since the last midcentury and post-war fruition of personal automobiles - quintessential to the suburban lifestyle - the Queens…

Land-based ・ 15 August 2022

New York Post

Mets owner Steve Cohen looking to open NYC casino

He's swinging for the fences - and hoping for a jackpot. While his Mets look to shore up their ranks ahead of the trade deadline, owner Steve Cohen is at the same time angling to secure one of the three downstate commercial casino licenses, dispatching close associates to cozy up to Mayor Eric Adams and Queens officials. Sources told The Post that…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 July 2022

The Buffalo News

The Editorial Board: As the casino compact nears expiration, both sides should commit to a fair deal

After 20 years of operation, many of them fraught with conflict, New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians will soon take up the work of negotiating a casino agreement to succeed the one that will expire in late 2023. It's likely to be difficult, but that doesn't mean it has to be ugly and, in that regard, the Senecas are making a pragmatic…

Finance ・ 20 July 2022

TimesNews

The casino has a lot to offer, but for me it just wasn't money

If you happened to have read a similar column to this one, you'll be happy to hear I've moved up from the fictional dollars my editor gave me last year. Yes, you read that right, fictional. He gave me 200 imaginary dollars to gallivant through Bristol for a column describing to you fine people just how I would spend $200 on the Tennessee side of…

Movies ・ 10 July 2022

Johnson City Press

The casino has a lot to offer

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Movies ・ 10 July 2022

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Lotterywest: Oz Lotto jackpots to huge $30 million prize

If you haven't already, there's still a little time to grab a ticket for tonight's monster $30 million Oz Lotto jackpot. OZ Lotto has jackpotted to a life-changing $30 million after there were no division one wins across the nation last week. Lotterywest spokesperson Lisa Williams said WA has already had 41 Division One winners this year,…

Lottery ・ 05 July 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

Daily Mail Online

Powerball tickets: The secrets to winning as The Lott jackpot surges to $60million tonight

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $60million after there were no division one winners for the last four weeks. The amount is the third largest Australian lottery jackpot so far in 2022 with one-in-six adults expected to have a ticket in Thursday night's draw. Organisers have revealed some tips to increase your chances of claiming the cash,…

Winnings ・ 12 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

Hudson Valley Post

Powerball Winning Tickets Sold At Popular New York Stores

Check your tickets! A Powerball-winning ticket was sold at a popular Hudson Valley supermarket. Another Powerball-winning ticket was sold at a grocery store just outside the Hudson Valley. No one claimed the Powerball jackpot for Mondays' drawing, but some people are a bit richer. That's because two third-prize winning tickets were sold in New York…

Lottery ・ 15 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

NBC New York

Saks Fifth Avenue Casino? State Looks to Fast-Track Gaming Licenses for NYC

Will NYC become the next Sin City? It's a possibility, if lawmakers in Albany decide to roll the dice. Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators may place their bets on a deal to fast-track gaming licenses for three full-fledged downstate casinos as part of New York's budget - and Mayor Eric Adams wants New York City to get at least two of the three…

Religion ・ 31 March 2022

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Hochul could FAST TRACK state approval for three new casinos within days, including in Manhattan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appears poised to continue to splash the cash on big projects in the Empire State's budget, with the possibility of three new casino licenses - including one catering to the wealthy in the heart of Manhattan. The governor and the leaders of the Democrat-controlled State Senate and Assembly are expected to hammer out a…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 30 March 2022

The Post Journal

Gambling Gets Pass As Weed Draws Worry

Understanding why the Sheridan Town Board and other area municipalities voted to opt out of dispensaries and on-site consumption of cannabis is far from trivial. Rural portions of New York state, by and large, are conservative in their views - and see the marijuana issue as something filled with too many uncertainties. Those worries came to light…

NFL ・ 18 March 2022

Daily Mail Online

Secrets of winning Australia's Powerball $120MILLION jackpot on Thursday

Some $120million is up for grabs this week in the biggest Powerball prize in recent memory. And organisers have now revealed the luckiest numbers and buying locations ahead of Thursday's draw. Should the enormous prize is taken out by just one person it would be the largest individual win Australian history. On Thursday night a Powerball jackpot…

Winnings ・ 22 February 2022

New York Post

NY pols racing (again!) to place a bad bet on casinos

Once again, New York pols are looking to bet on casinos. Will they never learn? In 2014, lawmakers OK'd four upstate casinos, while banning others until at least 2023. Now, Gov. Kathy Hochul and other pols, along with real-estate companies, casino operators and labor unions, are pushing to lift the ban this year. Hochul's budget would let the New…

Travel ・ 13 February 2022

The Street

Casino Developers Want to Gamble on New York City

Will casino developers be able to roll the dice in New York City soon? New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Governor Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, potentially allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. This could possibly lead to a few new casinos opening in downtown New York City, and nine different…

Covid ・ 07 February 2022

Casino City Times

Rivers Casino Schenectady celebrates five years

Gaming News 5 February 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will mark its 5th year of operations this Tuesday, 8 February 2022. It was five years ago, on 8 February 2017, that Rivers first opened its doors to excited casino gaming fans throughout the Capital Region and beyond. Rivers will also be celebrating its 5th…

Land-based ・ 05 February 2022

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Sponsored content: Where to Play and Win Bingo in Hudson Valley

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Bingo ・ 03 February 2022

Newsday

Hochul seeking to speed casino licensing with eye on downstate

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…

Law ・ 23 January 2022

WGRZ

Mayor puts tab owed to Buffalo at end of casino dispute at $40M

The mayor expects the funds to be sent from Albany as soon as Senecas pay the state. Windfall for other local communities will be nowhere near as large. BUFFALO, N.Y. - With a multi-year legal dispute between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State over casino revenue sharing now over, local communities impacted by the conflict are busy…

Law ・ 13 January 2022

The Daily Gazette

Cards on the table: Rivers Casino molds its newest class of dealers

SCHENECTADY - Pick a card … but not just any card. And pick it with perfect form. The many rules that dealers at Rivers Casino Schenectady must follow may seem overwhelming at the start. But with time and practice comes skill and confidence. The Daily Gazette joined the latest class of new table game dealers this week as they finished their…

Land-based ・ 27 December 2021

Lohud

Gambling giants eye New York City-area casinos. Here's who's interested

Empire City Casino reopensEmpire CityCasino in Yonkers reopened Sept. 21, 2020 after being closed since March due to the coronavirus shutdown. ALBANY - Some of the nation's largest casino operators submitted preliminary details early this month in a bid to win three lucrative gambling licenses in New York City and its suburbs. The request for…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 December 2021

The Daily Gazette

Schenectady's Rivers Casino mirrors industry trends as revenue hit new highs

SCHENECTADY - Fourteen months after reopening, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has returned to full operations, open around the clock with events, entertainment, food and drink to go with the gambling. And like the American casino industry as a whole - which reported its best quarter ever from July through September - money is flowing freely at…

Land-based ・ 14 November 2021

Sportskeeda

Albany Lurcher revealed to be this week’s GTA Online casino podium car (October 28)

Rockstar Games still supports GTA Online with constant updates. The game gets two feature updates a year and a weekly update where Rockstar refreshes the podium vehicle, prize ride and challenges. The podium vehicle for GTA Online this week is the Albany Lurcher. The Albany Lurcher is a four-door hearse featured in GTA Online as part of…

UFC / MMA ・ 28 October 2021

The Buffalo News

Federal review calls into question legality of Seneca casino payments to NY

ALBANY - The Biden administration has opened an inquiry into whether a casino revenue sharing deal between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State is legal, a potentially significant step for the tribe that has been ordered by an arbitration panel and federal judges to pay $500 million in missed casino payments to Albany. The Senecas filed…

Payment Methods ・ 24 September 2021

Times Union

No 'black book' to keep scammers out of New York casinos

ALBANY - Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano is among hundreds of mobsters, cheats and other nefarious figures on "black book"-type exclusion lists barring their presence from casinos from Atlantic City to Las Vegas. But if the one-time Gambino crime family underboss ambled into a casino in New York, the state where the notorious Cosa Nostra…

Trust and Safety ・ 20 September 2021

Daily News

State adds new Powerball drawing on Mondays

ALBANY - Powerball players will soon be able to play the popular game for a new Monday night drawing. The first Monday drawing is set for 10:59 p.m. Aug. 23. Sales for the new drawing will begin on Sunday. The new drawing joins the lineup of Powerball drawings currently held each Wednesday and Saturday evening. The addition of the Monday night…

Lottery ・ 20 August 2021

Times Union

Casino operator claims licensing system was 'rigged'

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Inside a luxury trackside restaurant off Saratoga Race Course, dozens of gambling magnates gathered this week for an annual conference. Two days of discussions were mostly staid, but that changed during a final panel of gaming leaders held late Tuesday, when an acerbic upstate casino mogul began making public accusations. Gov.…

Law ・ 18 August 2021

The Japan Herald

Casino Gaming Market Huge Demand in COVID-19: Regional Outlook, Trends, Key Companies Profile, CAGR and Forecast to 2026

A recent research report on the global Casino Gaming Market provides an in-depth information on its overall working dynamics. The research report offers a great deal of information on the key driving factors, trends, and business opportunities that may arise in the global Casino Gaming market over the course of the given forecast period.…

Covid ・ 12 August 2021

Florida News Times

Mohegan Sun to jump-start online gaming in CT

With results flat from its foray into interactive gaming in Pennsylvania amid intense competition there, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is rebooting its efforts with a new Mohegan Digital division to create gambling apps and websites starting on its home turf of Connecticut. The announcement comes weeks after Connecticut approved interactive…

Industry ・ 02 July 2021

The Signal

Gambling as a US Citizen in Canada

We live in an increasingly interconnected world, which is why a growing number of US citizens are now choosing to live and work in neighbouring Canada. In total, approximately 660935 eligible US voters currently live in Canada, accounting for a quarter of the 2.56 million Americans residing overseas across the world. Incredibly, there are 78371 US…

Law ・ 17 June 2021

Best US Casinos

Governor Cuomo Hints at Reopening Casinos in New York Soon

New York has been one of the last states to allow its commercial casino industry to reopen. It's been an extremely tough few months for those employed inside these gaming venues. Based on new comments from Governor Cuomo, casinos in New York are likely to reopen soon. This is what many have been asking for. State leaders wanted to ensure that…

Politics ・ 07 May 2021

Central Valley Business Journal

New York wants to be the online gambling capital of the world

Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York, will give his government report next week. In it, he will try to establish policies that help his state to recover from the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these policies is focused on an activity that his government had rejected and that now stands as one of the central elements for a…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

The Herald Review

The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

LAS VEGAS - Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year's Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate. While shopping, gambling, drinking yard-long frozen cocktails and gawking at the sights, most everyone out in Sin City…

New Year ・ 19 January 2021