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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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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

World Casino News

MGM Resorts Unveils Plans for Empire City Casino in New York

Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York, gets a new face, thanks to MGM Resorts International. The casino will be turned into a luxury destination for all fans of entertainment, becoming an MGM Empire City. The only thing that is needed is a commercial casino license. The new face of the site: The casino will be completely redesigned, and the first…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2023

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MGM reveals plans for full-scale commercial casino in New York

Located in the Yonkers region of New York, the Empire City Casino currently operates as a video lottery racino. The MGM venue offers slots and various table games, as well as harness racing betting and international simulcasting. However, MGM is seeking to transform the facility into a much larger venue with a range of facilities. These would…

Land-based ・ 30 November 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

New York Post

Mets owner Steve Cohen seeks Queens input while eyeing casino bid

Mets owner Steve Cohen wants input from locals in Queens about the future of the property around Citi Field as he eyes submitting a bid to open a casino near the stadium. Cohen announced Monday he'll be hosting a Jan. 7 public "visioning session" at Citi Field in Flushing to discuss ideas to "re-imagine space" around the ballpark. "For months, we…

Travel ・ 14 January 2023

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

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

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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