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The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you,…

Travel ・ 15 November 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

Newsday

GOP gambling bill: 5 upstate casinos, LI OTB video slots

Countering a proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Republicans put their weight behind a bill to authorize up to five new upstate casinos over the next four years and video slot machines at off-track betting facilities on Long Island. The GOP's proposal, outlined in a bill unveiled Thursday, puts Long Island in play as lawmakers try to agree on…

Law ・ 02 April 2023

Times Union

Saratoga Casino, partners seek NYC gambling license

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino Holdings, along with its partners, are prepping to meet the first deadline in a series with the New York Gaming Commission to win a license for a $3 billion casino on Coney Island. The Saratoga Casino Holdings along with its partners Thor Equities, the Chickasaw Nation and Legends Global Planning, want to build a…

Law ・ 31 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

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

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

Times Union

Saratoga Casino, Yankees owners, Cowboys, Chickasaw tribe NYC casino license

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Casino and Raceway is joining forces with a real estate investment group, a Native American tribe, and an affiliate of the Yankees baseball team to pursue a license to open what, if awarded, would be one of three full-service casinos in the New York City area in coming years. "We haven't put anything formally into…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

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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

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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

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

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A Midtown casino? Don’t press your luck

A proposal emerged this month to put a casino in Midtown Manhattan, at Hudson Yards. Expect the promoters and politicians they support to make economic and jobs claims that sound too good to be true, following a script of 30 years of self-interested casino campaigns across America. My latest research finds little evidence that casinos boost their…

Jobs ・ 23 September 2022

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Wynn, Related Bid for New Casino in Midtown Manhattan

Two giants of contrasting industries are teaming up to bid for a new Las Vegas-style casino in New York City at a location previously considered for new Jets and Yankees stadiums. bidding for a casino license in Midtown Manhattan On Thursday, New York-based real estate developer the Related Companies and Wynn Resorts revealed they are bidding for a…

Travel ・ 16 September 2022

Times Square Chronicles

Why Manhattan Is the Ideal Place for a Casino

The race for a new mega casino in New York is finally on. Strapped of revenue, the state is currently looking for new sources, and rumors have it that it's turning to a proposal shelved a long time ago - NY's first casino. Not that it's a new concept. For a long time, giant casino operators have been looking for a way to tap into the NY market, but…

Bonuses ・ 17 August 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Strip May Lose Major Headline Act

Las Vegas' post covid comeback has been rolling along lately. But soon, it might lose a headliner who has made Sin City her base of operations for the past year. For most of the 20th century, the phrase a "Vegas residency" usually brought to mind the image of a crooner like, say, Perry Cuomo, an artist in advancing years there to serve up a gentle…

11 August 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

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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

The Buffalo News

Letter: NY shines the light on problem gambling

Niagara Falls and the Seneca One Building in downtown Buffalo are among several New York State landmarks joining the Western Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) to recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The two local landmarks will be lit up yellow on Tuesday, March 8. Other sites honoring PGAM are the five towers in the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 March 2022

Newsday

Rolling the dice on casino plans

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 29 January 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

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Hochul wants to fast-track casinos in New York City metro area

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 January 2022

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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

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Shinnecock Double Down on Casino Plans

The Shinnecock Indian Nation is upping the ante on its proposed casino, trying its odds that it could win approval to build a Las Vegas-style gaming facility off of its Southampton territory. Tribal leaders were among 31 entities that responded last month to a request for information from the New York State Gaming Commission to gauge interest in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 January 2022

New York Post

Lawmakers are pushing for casino licenses in NYC region

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…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

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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

City & State New York

What’s on the state Legislature’s 2022 gambling agenda?

New York bettors will soon be able to make online sports bets without having to leave the state. So you won't need to bike over the George Washington Bridge to New Jersey to place your bets. In November, the state Gaming Commission approved the licenses for nine online sports betting operators, and a final tax rate of 51% on their profits. Online…

Law ・ 16 December 2021

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‘Little Atlantic City’: Pushes continue for full-scale casino in Yonkers

YONKERS, N.Y. - Empire City Casino in Yonkers has been around a long time, but, according to officials, it's not living up to its full potential according to officials. There's yet another push for the casino to get a full-scale license. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said area surrounding the casino would benefit financially. "The…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged to expand gambling in Queens and Yonkers

Supporters of Vegas-style gambling in New York are hoping that new Gov. Kathy Hochul will be more willing to introduce it in Queens and Yonkers than former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was. Officials for MGM Empire City Casino claim the venue could live up to its full potential if it gets a full-scale license, which would also financially benefit surrounding…

Travel ・ 23 November 2021

CBS New York

Supporters Of Vegas-Style Casino Gambling In New York Hope Gov. Hochul Is More Game Than Former Governor Cuomo

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - With former governor Andrew Cuomo out of the game, supporters are hoping for better luck getting Vegas-style casino gambling in Queens and Yonkers. They're going all in on pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue gaming licenses, promising a jackpot of jobs. NYPD: Malikah Shabazz, Daughter Of Malcolm X, Found Dead In Brooklyn…

Politics ・ 23 November 2021

Review Journal

Mets majority owner reported to be in talks with Las Vegas Sands for casino

A sports business website has reported that Steven Cohen, majority owner of the New York Mets baseball team, is in preliminary talks with Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build a casino next door to the Mets' Citi Field. A Las Vegas Sands spokesman would not comment on the report but issued a statement about the company's continuing interest in the New…

Gaming Authorities ・ 30 October 2021

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Gaming agency seeks bids to open 3 casinos in NYC area

The state Gaming Commission is seeking proposals to open up to three casinos in the New York City region - a move that is expected to draw interest from the nation's largest casino operators. State officials Wednesday issued a "request for expressions of interest" to gauge the market for casinos in the downstate region - a precursor to accepting…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 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

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Will the US Online Casino trend continue in New York?

If there's one thing that can be said is that online gambling in the US has been a divisive topic in the last couple of years. But, one thing stands, the online gambling industry in the US is rapidly growing. And, as the general tone in the US drifts to a more accepting view of gambling, people are speculating that the US online casino trend will…

Payment Methods ・ 07 September 2021

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New York’s Rivers Casino to Finally Reopen Poker Room

Rivers Casino in Schenectady, New York has decided to reopen its poker room for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. open from 10am to 2am starting Wednesday Closed for more than 17 months, the room represents the last part of the gambling venue yet to become operational following lockdowns in March 2020. It will open from 10am to…

Poker ・ 31 August 2021

Casino News Daily

Penn National Gaming Announces NY Deal With Rivers Casino

Penn National Gaming announced its most recent deal with Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York. It is a strategic 20-year partnership, which will provide it with access to the New York mobile sports betting and online casino market, subject to legislation being enacted and regulatory approvals. Penn National's Vice President of…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2021

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New York Online Gambling Bill Inches Closer

While in-person sports wagering has been legal in New York for quite some time now, online gambling has been a bumper road that finally, in 2021, became a bit smoother. As the New York online gambling bill inches closer, sports enthusiasts hope that New York online sports betting will launch by the end of 2021, just in time for the 2022 Super Bowl…

Sports ・ 28 August 2021

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The State of Online Gambling in the USA in 2021

The online gambling industry is growing rapidly. According to research, the sector is surging at an annual rate of 11.6% and could be worth $93 billion by 2023. New Jersey is the biggest market for online gambling businesses in the country. But it's not the only place where gambling is now legal. Below is an overview of the iGaming sector in the…

Law ・ 25 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

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A Job Opening is Coming to Rivers Casino in NY This Week

New York is home to a fast-growing gambling industry. The casino companies here are now working hard to bring in more guests. It seems they want more employees, as well. New reports claim that the Rivers Casino in NY is set to hold a major job fair on Thursday! There are many in the Schenectady area looking for a job at this popular casino right…

Land-based ・ 03 August 2021

The Daily Gazette

Saratoga Casino will reopen Wednesday, Rivers Casino won’t

Rivers Casino Wednesday morning announced it will reopen to the public Wednesday and will do so at 6 p.m. The Rivers Sportsbook will reopen then, as well as the slots. Table games won't yet be available, but will be as soon as possible, officials said. The new daily hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Watch for more information later…

Land-based ・ 14 July 2021

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Catskills Casino Hemorrhaging Money But Hanging On

All was quiet at the Resorts World Catskills casino on Wednesday afternoon - maybe a little too quiet. After all, mobile sports betting is coming to New York State next year - and while the casino industry has learned that fears of cannibalization were overblown, that doesn't mean it will help land-based casinos, either. That's especially true in…

Travel ・ 10 July 2021

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Governor Approves New York Casinos for 100% Capacity.

New York casinos can now operate at 100% capacity, thanks to a recent change in COVID-19 restrictions. Earlier this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the immediate removal of restrictions because of the percentage of vaccinated individuals in the state. A total of 70% of individuals in New York ages 18 and older have received at least their…

Politics ・ 09 July 2021

Hindustan Times

The house always wins in online gambling

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Covid ・ 19 June 2021

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New York casinos now free from mandated restrictions, return to 100% capacity

ew York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state is lifting all state-mandated coronavirus restrictions, including casinos, after reporting that 70% of the state's adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Capacity restrictions, social distancing rules, cleaning protocols, health screenings and contact tracing…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 June 2021

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Rivers Casino no longer requiring masks for customers

SCHENECTADY - Patrons at Rivers Casino & Resort no longer need to wear masks as long as they are fully vaccinated, casino officials announced on Friday. In the latest sign of a shift toward normality following COVID-19 social gathering restrictions in place for the last 15 months, the casino said it will follow the guidelines recommended by the…

Land-based ・ 22 May 2021

Gambling

Golden Nugget Gains New York Online Gaming Market Access

Just two days after Penn National Gaming announced a 20-year strategic partnership with Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New York, another gaming company entered into an agreement with a New York casino on Wednesday. (GNOG) announced Wednesday it has entered into a 20-year partnership with Tioga Downs Race Track for future online gaming…

Industry ・ 10 May 2021

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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

Gambling News

MGM's Empire City Casino New York Reopens September 21

Following last week's announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo allowing casinos to reopen doors from September 9, Empire Casino in New York set its reopening date for September 21. The venue will reopen its doors following strict health and safety protocols and reduced capacity. The Empire City Casino in New York, owned and operated by MGM Resorts…

Covid ・ 04 February 2021

Gothamist

Can Casinos Save The Big Apple? Don't Bet On It

Real estate developers, state politicians, and at least one prominent mayoral candidate believe that opening casinos in New York City could help address the state's $15 billion budget crisis. "If I can raise a billion dollars without raising a penny in taxes, I think that's a good deal," one Westchester lawmaker told the New York Times for a…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 January 2021

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Developers Dust Off Pitch For New York City Casino

New York needs money, and some real estate developers say they have just the solution: another casino. According to the New York Times, Vornado Realty Trust has proposed a gambling venue at its property near Herald Square; Morris Bailey has discussed having one at his own Herald Square property; and L&L Holding Company has pitched one idea as part…

Land-based ・ 22 January 2021

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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

Casino Reports

Will NYS See Legal Online Betting in 2021?

New York State is preparing for a brand new era of its gambling field, ready for an expansion that has been in the working for years. Governor Andrew Cuomo recently voiced his support for mobile sports betting with certain conditions that will shape the local market by a lottery-run model. This could be potentially harmful to the budding niche. For…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 January 2021

Casino Reports

NYS Commercial Casinos Face 5,000 Staff Members Layoff

Rivers Casino and Resort is facing major layoffs in the upcoming weeks if the current lockdown situation is not lifted. About 1000 individuals were furlough back in March and they will have to be laid off if nothing changes, as the casino operator faces significant gaming revenue loss. Other Upstate New York commercial casinos have also made that…

Travel ・ 19 January 2021

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Resorts World Catskills Casino and Resort Goes Cashless with IGT

International Game Technology is here to transform the way people gamble in-person and make it a much safer experience down the road with the help of its premium technology. It has teamed up with Resorts World Catskills Casino and Resort enhancing its gaming offerings with its Resort Wallet cashless payment offering. The Monticello gaming hotspot…

Travel ・ 19 January 2021

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NY's Cuomo Embraces Online Gambling

Bet on New York emerging a bit more flush from the pandemic. Soon, you might be able to bet on it…literally, online and through mobile means. (OK, actually, you'll be able to be bet on sporting events that way.) New York will join the pantheon of states that have legalized mobile sports betting, per a proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo released…

Sports ・ 19 January 2021

Casino Reports

Empire City Casino Welcomes Back Patrons

Empire City Casino in Yonkers is the latest gaming hotspot to launch operation following the green light that the government gave earlier this month. About half a year after the mandatory lockdown all across New York State commenced, the gaming hall has now returned to its daily operation under some special conditions. It could be recalled that…

Travel ・ 19 January 2021