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Gambling with our youth

March Madness came to an end on Monday night, when the Connecticut Huskies defeated Purdue to win their second straight NCAA men's national basketball championship. But the biggest losers were the students who gambled away money on the game. And the real madness is that we allow sports-betting companies to flood the zone with advertising, which…

Sports ・ 4 days

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N.Y. Lottery: Player buys $19.2M New York LOTTO jackpot-winning ticket online

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - One lucky winner scored $19.2 million in a New York LOTTO drawing, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that one jackpot-winning ticket for the March 23 New York LOTTO drawing was sold to a New York Lottery subscriber; the subscription allows players to choose games and purchase lottery tickets…

Lottery ・ 21 days

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

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

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Las Vegas-style casino to open Feb. 8 in upstate New York

MONTICELLO, N.Y. - The Resorts World Catskills casino northwest of New York City is set to open on Feb. 8. Resorts World Catskills will be the fourth of four Las Vegas-style casinos to open in upstate New York under an amendment to the state constitution approved by New York voters. The casino in the heart of the old Borscht Belt will be about 90…

Law ・ 14 December 2023

Binghamton

Casino guest wins one of Tioga Downs' biggest jackpots

NICHOLS, N.Y. (WETM) - A lucky guest at Tioga Downs hit the jackpot on Friday night and won more than $200000. According to Tioga Downs, the guest drew two seven of diamonds before the dealer revealed the same card during a game of Blackjack Blazing 7s. This caused the player to hit the progressive jackpot of $238807. Tioga Downs referred to this…

Winnings ・ 04 December 2023

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Long Island local wins $2.29M at Jake’s 58 casino

ISLANDIA, N.Y. (PIX11) - A lucky Suffolk County local won $2.29 million at Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on Tuesday, casino officials said. The winner, who wants to remain anonymous, hit the $2294411.78 jackpot on their fourth spin on the Wheel of Fortune machine. "The anticipation and excitement of a multi-million-dollar winner at Jake's 58 had been…

Travel ・ 29 November 2023

CBS News

Judge blocks Las Vegas Sands' agreement to build casino at Nassau Coliseum site

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- There are three coveted licenses up for grabs to run a Downstate New York casino. But with billions of dollars hanging in the balance, a judge just threw a curveball to one of those jockeying for position. Developers who want to turn the Nassau Coliseum site into a gambling casino and resort were told to go back to the drawing…

Law ・ 11 November 2023

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Las Vegas Advisor: New 43-story resort-casino coming to Las Vegas Strip

Permit applications are reportedly being filed for a resort slated for the Strip at Harmon Avenue across from CityCenter. Preliminary plans for the resort owned by Tilman Fertitta call for a 43-story tower with a 2400-room hotel, restaurants, convention space, a spa, a wedding chapel and a 2500-seat theater. The Federal Aviation Commission has…

Land-based ・ 29 October 2023

Nigerian Tribune

Everything You Need to Know About Online Gambling as a New Yorker

Online gambling has become an evolving and fast-growing industry in many states across the US, and New York is no exception. The Empire State has seen significant strides in legalizing various forms of online gambling, providing residents with numerous opportunities to engage in secure and lawful online betting. Whether you are an avid sports…

Strategy Guide ・ 26 October 2023

Silive

Debt, theft and more: Stories of 3 Staten Islanders with a history of compulsive gambling

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Shattered friendships and family relationships, alienation, self-loathing and insurmountable debt that can lead to criminal activity: Gambling addiction takes a toll on its victims in a variety of ways. Gambling opportunities aren't new. They've been around for centuries. History tells us there were gambling games in Ancient…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 October 2023

stonybrookathletics.com

The 1957 Club to Host Casino Night Fundraiser

PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. - The 1957 Club is set to host their upcoming Gatsby themed Casino Night fundraiser at Club 57 in Port Jefferson on Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m. Join The 1957 Club for a night of casino games with play money, live music, cocktails, and more at a unique Gatsby themed venue located in Port Jefferson Village. Try your luck…

Finance ・ 03 October 2023

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Seneca Niagara named one of 10 Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) - Voters across the country have selected Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino as one of the 10 best gaming destinations in the United States outside of Las Vegas. This is the only casino within 450 miles of Buffalo to be recognized in this nation-wide vote. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino placed sixth on the list, according…

Top and Best ・ 09 September 2023

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Mega Millions whopping $1.55B jackpot: What to know before Tuesday’s drawing

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.55 billion - and if won, it would become the largest jackpot in the game's history. The jackpot grew after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night - the white balls 11, 30, 45, 52 and 56, plus the gold Mega Ball 20. The estimated jackpot grew to $1.55 billion, with a…

Lottery ・ 09 August 2023

Bradford Era

Guest wins big jackpot at Seneca Allegany

SALAMANCA, N.Y. - A recent visit to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino turned into a trip of a lifetime for a Southern Tier resident. Lisa Hargraves of Bath, Steuben County, won a $546389 jackpot at the casino July 29. Hargraves was playing a $1 Wheel of Fortune Ultimate Sevens™ slot machine when three "Wheel of Fortune" symbols appeared on the…

Winnings ・ 08 August 2023

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Jackpot.com launches in New York: Here’s how to buy lottery tickets without leaving home

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - New Yorkers can now skip the line and order New York Lottery tickets from anywhere - using their phone or laptop, thanks to a new online platform. And there's no hurry, either. The new Jackpot.com website, launched in New York on Aug. 1, allows lottery players to purchase tickets right up until the numbers are drawn. Also,…

Lottery ・ 05 August 2023

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Retired handyman wins record $476 million lottery jackpot: ‘It still doesn’t feel real’

QUEENS, N.Y. (Gray News) - A retired handyman has won a record-setting Mega Millions jackpot in New York. According to the New York Lottery, 71-year-old Johnnie Taylor won $476 million while playing the Mega Millions from an April 14 drawing. Lottery officials said it's the largest Mega Millions prize ever won in the state since the game launched…

Winnings ・ 07 June 2023

CBS News

Nassau County approves 99-year lease with Las Vegas Sands, setting stage for casino at Coliseum site

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Nassau County legislators have approved a 99-year lease agreement with the Las Vegas Sands. It paves the way for a $4 billion resort and casino at the Nassau Coliseum site. The "Say No to the Casino" civic association has been fighting the proposed development, saying it will bring crime and traffic to the area. The group…

Law ・ 24 May 2023

Sportsbook Wire

Mega Millions jackpot: How much, next drawing and past winning numbers

For the first time Mega Millions history, jackpots were won in the same state in consecutive drawings. A single ticket sold in East Syracuse, N.Y., matched all 6 numbers drawn Tuesday night to win the $20 million jackpot. The previous drawing (Friday, April 14) matched all 6 numbers of a ticket sold in Queens, N.Y. That jackpot was worth $476…

Lottery ・ 22 April 2023

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A casino in Times Square? Manhattan coalition and Broadway group certainly hope not

NEW YORK, N.Y. - A new alliance of Manhattan groups and associations, including The Broadway League and the many theatre owners and producers it represents, are aiming to stop Caesars Palace Times Square from rising. The "No Times Square Casino" Community Coalition, which unveiled its messaging and purpose Friday, says major traffic congestion, a…

Land-based ・ 20 April 2023

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Powerball jackpot: How much, next drawing and past winning numbers

We're now at 18 drawings since someone hit a Powerball jackpot. The date was March 4 when someone last won. Meanwhile, someone bought a winning Mega Ball ticket in Queens, N.Y., for Friday's drawing. That estimated $476 million jackpot is the 13th largest in Mega Millions history, according to the lottery game. The Mega Millions' next drawing is…

Lottery ・ 17 April 2023

WENY News

LECOM's Casino Night Fundraiser draws in hundreds

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) hosted its second Casino Night Fundraiser at the Elmira Country Club Saturday evening. Hundreds of people came out to donate to a local scholarship fund. "Tonight is about the LECOM Elmira Scholarship Fundraiser, and this is our Casino Night where we raise money for our…

Finance ・ 26 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

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Crypto Lists Adds Overview Section Dedicated to Casino

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CryptoLists.com continues to add value to their readers, as they start following a new direction, one which features online casino as an additional cornerstone of the site. The overview page presents snippets of the individual casino-related toplists, making the site easy to navigate for readers…

Crypto ・ 02 February 2023

CBS News

Las Vegas Sands proposes multi-billion dollar casino, entertainment complex on Nassau Coliseum site

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- A Las Vegas-based casino and resort giant wants to bring gambling and a multi-billion dollar entertainment complex to the undeveloped area around Nassau Coliseum. There have been other doomed ventures on the site, but some are giving this one good odds. Las Vegas Sands, one of the biggest names in gaming, has big plans for the…

Finance ・ 13 January 2023

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How Staten Islander rebuilt his fortune, and himself, after blowing $1.1 million casino jackpot

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - It was a lucky day all around, and would end with Staten Islander Frank DiTommaso $1.1 million richer after hitting a slot machine jackpot at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. But DiTommaso would blow through all the money in just a few years. And rebuilding his bank account, and his professional life, made DiTommaso truly feel…

Winnings ・ 12 January 2023

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NY Lottery: These 10 scratch-off games have the most winning tickets in circulation

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - You scratch and scratch, but it's hard to know how many winning tickets are left in the batch. If you enjoy playing games of chance with hopes of a big payout, you'll be happy to know there are an abundance of prizes to be had on scratch-off lottery tickets. And they aren't just for minimal payouts; there's 1285 tickets worth…

Scratch Games ・ 08 January 2023

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Mega Millions drawing free live stream (1/6/23): How to watch online without cable

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The Mega Millions jackpot has crept up to a whopping $940 million ahead of Friday night's drawing. The prize ranks as the sixth largest in U.S. history, according to the Associated Press. While sizable, it's less than half of the biggest recorded purse: A $2 billion Powerball jackpot that was won by a single ticket in…

Lottery ・ 05 January 2023

The New York Times

Casinos Target a Vulnerable Clientele: Older Asian Gamblers

MONTICELLO, N.Y. - Soon after the white coach bus pulled up on a recent Monday morning, the passengers stepped off into the frigid cold. Outside, they rushed to the nearest tree, railing, wall or grassy knoll to stash their plastic bags crammed with thermoses of rice and soup. With their lunches stowed away, they headed into the gleaming casino at…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 December 2022

CBS News

New York's first casino in a shopping mall set to open in Newburgh

NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- As casino gaming is expanding in New York, retail malls are struggling. Now, those two trends have merged in the Orange County town of Newburgh. On Wednesday, CBS2 visited the soon-to-open, first-ever casino inside a New York shopping mall. A flock of seagulls outnumbered cars at the Newburgh Mall, where Sears just closed and many…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 December 2022

The New York Times

Times Square May Get One of the Few Spectacles It Lacks: A Casino

Times Square, New York City's famed Crossroads of the World, could hardly be considered lacking. It has dozens of Broadway theaters, swarms of tourists, costumed characters and noisy traffic, all jostling for space with office workers who toil in the area. Now one of the city's biggest commercial developers is pitching something that Times Square…

Travel ・ 17 December 2022

News 10

State's newest casino set to open in Newburgh

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New Yorkers will soon have a new place to strike it rich. The state's newest casino, Resorts World Hudson Valley (RWHV), is slated to open on Wednesday, December 28, at 10 a.m. Located in Orange County at the Newburgh Mall, the casino will feature 50000 square feet of gaming and hospitality space including 1200…

Travel ・ 14 December 2022

Gambling

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

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Reluctant casino-goer from Staten Island hits for record $600K jackpot in Atlantic City in 1982

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Grace Colonnello didn't want to go to Atlantic City that day. But she was sure glad she did. She hit the jackpot for a record $600000. It was Oct. 27, 1982. A self-employed businesswoman, Colonnello, 52, of Silver Lake, hit the jackpot playing a dollar slot machine at the Golden Nugget Casino, the Advance reported in a…

Winnings ・ 01 December 2022

The New York Times

Related Companies and Wynn to Bid for New Casino in Midtown Manhattan

One of New York City's most prolific developers on Thursday announced that it was teaming up with a Las Vegas gambling giant to bid on a casino in Midtown Manhattan. The bid by Related Companies, the developer of Hudson Yards, and Wynn Resorts represents the first publicly announced bid for one of three new casino licenses open to city…

Law ・ 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

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Three casino licenses approved for NYC area; here’s what we know

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York State's fiscal year 2023 budget has been officially signed into law, fast-tracking a possible jackpot for New York City with up to three full casino licenses on the way. The Class III licenses would allow poker and other table games, slot machines and retail sports betting. The state is still establishing the process…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

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Blackjack Dealer Busted Twice, Accused of Cheating with Players

Alleged cheating scandals in poker, chess, and fishing have made headlines as of late, so it should surprise no one that casino blackjack can be added to the list. Casino bosses at the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino studying videotapes of blackjack action last August noticed that one of their dealers, Emily Torres, was helping players at her table to…

Blackjack ・ 20 November 2022

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Caesars bid for a Times Square casino rattles Broadway

Gambling giant Caesars bid for a casino in Times Square is sparking strong opposition from Broadway. As news of the idea for a Caesars Palace Times Square was announced, the Broadway League jumped into the debate, saying they don't see a gambling mecca as a good fit alongside the dramas and musicals that draw tourists to New York. "The addition of…

New Year ・ 26 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

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Is a Staten Island casino in our future? BP Fossella proposes NY Wheel site

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Borough President Vito Fossella wants the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and interested developers to "roll the dice" and consider building a casino on Staten Island. Fossella held a press conference on Monday to propose Staten Island be among locations in consideration for one of the three Class III licenses up for…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 September 2022

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Rivers Casino's The Landing Hotel now taking room reservations

The Rivers Casino's The Landing Hotel is now taking room reservations in advance of its upcoming opening. The official opening date has yet to be announced, Rivers Casino spokesman Jack Horner said, but the hotel's website is now accepting reservations beginning Oct. 11. The seven-story, 219-room hotel will connect directly to the casino. Rivers…

Land-based ・ 23 September 2022

Bradford Era

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino presents A Boy Band Christmas on Dec.10

SALAMANCA, N.Y. - Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino is in the holiday spirit with a very special weekend of entertainment in December. A Boy Band Christmas, featuring members of 98 Degrees, All-4-One, O-Town and Ryan Cabrera, will perform in the Seneca Allegany Event Center at Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino on Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m.…

Christmas ・ 13 September 2022

Golfweek

Best Casino Golf Courses: Top casino golf resorts for 2022

Welcome to Golfweek's Best 2022 Casino Courses in the United States. This list focuses on courses owned and/or operated by or in conjunction with casinos, with data pulled from Golfweek's massive database of course rankings. The hundreds of members of Golfweek's course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on our 10…

Travel ・ 08 September 2022

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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

9 News

What happens if no one claims Mega Millions jackpot?

Unclaimed jackpot prizes aren't uncommon, though many may question why someone would miss the opportunity of becoming a millionaire overnight. WASHINGTON - It's been nearly four weeks since the Mega Millions $1.337 billion prize found its match in a single Illinois ticket, but no one has come forward to claim the life-changing jackpot. Rules for…

Winnings ・ 31 August 2022

Las Vegas Magazine

Las Vegas does cafés and diners right

If you are like me, there's something about getting a menu as long as your arm that gives you a thrill. And the counter! Having your server sliding your plate under your nose is so nice. Vegas really does cafés and diners right, although you'll find that each has a slightly different twist. When Sadelle's Cafe (Bellagio, 702.693.7356) was…

Travel ・ 26 August 2022

The Gazette

Churchill Downs to buy Sioux City casino

RIVERSIDE - The company that owns the site of the Kentucky Derby is one step closer to buying the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City after receiving approval from the state's Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday. The unanimous approval, which came after little discussion from commissioners, marks a major milestone in the Churchill Downs' $2.75…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 August 2022

News 10

Rivers Casino offering free dealer academy

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady is offering you the chance to "deal yourself a new career," with a free dealer academy and on-the-spot interviews. Interested dealer academy participants can stop by the training center for walk-in interviews on Tuesday, June 28, and Thursday, June 30, anytime from 10 a.m. to noon…

Land-based ・ 28 June 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Smoking bans in casinos studied

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue declines and customer losses. But a new report examining how the coronavirus pandemic has changed gamblers' habits says that may no longer be the case. The report issued Friday by Las Vegas-based C3 Gaming…

Sports ・ 18 June 2022

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Casino guest hits jackpot at Tioga Downs

NICHOLS, N.Y. (WETM) - A guest at Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols is starting their weekend off right by hitting the jackpot on a game of blackjack for over $300000. Tioga Downs Casino Resort is proud to announce that around 3:30 p.m. on Friday someone was able to hit big on the casino's Blazing 7's Progressive jackpot, with only a $5 bet. That lucky…

Winnings ・ 05 June 2022

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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino tracks down man who unknowingly won $11,000

A North Carolina man triggered "Grand Prize" coin on first game on "88 Fortunes" slot machine. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - It was not an April Fool's joke when a North Carolina man won a $11000 jackpot on April 1 at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Kevin Whitlock, had no idea that he had triggered the "Grand Prize" coin at a one-cent "88 Fortunes" slot…

Winnings ・ 29 April 2022

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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

CBS News

Gambling addiction advocates want extra focus on prevention as NYC inches closer to possible casino deal

YONKERS, N.Y. -- As the New York City area inches closer to a possible casino deal, advocates for people with gambling addictions want to double down on prevention programs. "We know that problem gambling is prevalent in our communities," said community advocate Leilani Yizar-Reid. Yizar-Reid is working with the New York State Gaming Commission and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 April 2022

The Nation

Can Las Vegas Be Made Sustainable?

Las Vegas is all about light. Despite its desert location and the sunsets that turn the surrounding mountains and red-rock canyons all colors of delicate pink, the lights for which Las Vegas is most renowned are electronic, the kind that blur the line between night and day and leave visitors to Las Vegas always feeling that they have, somehow,…

Covid ・ 04 April 2022

Spectrum News

Senecas criticize use of casino funds for new Bills stadium

BUFFALO, N.Y. - After New York State froze bank accounts of the Seneca Nation, including its gaming operations, the Seneca Council released more than $564 million in disputed casino revenue sharing it was holding. Seneca President Matt Pagels noted shortly after New York received the money Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she plans to use $418…

Finance ・ 31 March 2022

WENY News

LECOM Hosts Casino Night Fundraiser

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine hosted a casino Night fundraiser in Elmira, this evening. The event aimed to support medical students in need of scholarships. Attendees of the event enjoyed cocktails, dinner, casino games, a silent raffle, and live music. Associate Dean Dr. Richard Terry says money raised will go…

Finance ・ 27 March 2022

The Day

For casinos, more competition from New York may be in the cards

While that prospect still might seem far-fetched, the likelihood that New York state will license two full-scale casinos near the Connecticut border by the end of the year is very real. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun have been expecting it. Ever since Empire City Casino and Resorts World New York City opened at Yonkers Raceway and Aqueduct,…

Covid ・ 26 March 2022

Commercial-News

Danville casino receives preliminary suitability approval

The four members of the Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday unanimously approved Danville Development LLC and its application being preliminary suitable for a Danville casino owners' license. This is the next step in a Danville casino becoming reality and means construction can start on the site. Groundbreaking could occur in the next month, with…

Travel ・ 10 March 2022

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Did you win the $126M New York Lottery Mega Millions jackpot?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The big winner of a Mega Million jackpot ticket worth $126 million sold March 8 is a New York Lottery subscriber. The cash value of winning ticket for New York City residents is $52559839 before taxes, according to the New York Lottery. To hit the jackpot all the numbers on the winning ticket had to match all five numbers and…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2022

New Jersey Online Gambling

Churchill Downs Buys Colonial Downs, Gets Casinos in the Bargain

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Tuesday it plans to buy the parent company of Colonial Downs, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), for $2.485 billion. CDI will fund the deal through a combination of new debt and cash on hand. It is expected to close by the end of 2022. Some of the cash will come from the sale of land near Calder…

Land-based ・ 23 February 2022

The Gazette

Potential Cedar Rapids casino operator sells some assets to Churchill Downs

The would-be operator of a Linn County casino is selling its Sioux City casino and other properties to Churchill Downs Inc. The $2.5 billion deal, announced Tuesday, does not affect Peninsula Pacific Entertainment's plans to develop a casino in Cedar Rapids, should one ever be approved by the state. (The Gazette) The would-be operator of a Linn…

Industry ・ 23 February 2022

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MaxBet TV Selects Setplex to Deliver End-to-End OTT and IPTV Services Platform to Support Industry-First Gambling Television Network

Partnership Enables MaxBet TV to Stream a Broad Range of Content at High Speeds to Anywhere in the World Leveraging Setplex's Globally Redundant Infrastructure WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Setplex, a leading provider of flexible, end-to-end solutions for OTT service providers, today announced that it has been selected by MaxBet TV to launch…

Industry ・ 01 February 2022

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Las Vegas Advisor: Restaurant rush is coming to Las Vegas in 2022

Aside from the return of the Palms, there are no casino openings planned for Las Vegas in 2022, but that doesn't mean things aren't happening. In particular, the restaurant scene is heating up in a big way, led by the recent announcement of a New York City institution coming to town: Peter Luger Steak House will replace Rao's at Caesars Palace…

New Year ・ 16 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

Sports Illustrated

Las Vegas Raiders “Considering” hiring Wynn Resorts Matt Maddox

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently weighing the options on hiring the next team's president and they may mull Matt Maddox The Las Vegas Raiders are considering hiring Wynn Resorts chief executive Matt Maddox as the next team's president, according to the New York Post. N.Y. Post, the Raiders are weighing the idea of hiring Maddox after his…

Travel ・ 06 January 2022

News 10

Rivers Casino's Dealer Academy begins

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rivers Casino began teaching the next group of table game dealers during their Dealer Academy Classes. The Dealer Academy classes began Monday and runs Monday through Friday for the next six weeks. Students learn how to operate roulette, craps, and other table games. The casino has 60 slots they are looking to fill for…

Land-based ・ 04 January 2022

News 10

Rivers Casino in Schenectady hiring Table Game dealers

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is hiring Table Game dealers and offering free training. Rivers Casino's Dealer Academy, a $5000 value offered for free, begins on Monday, January 3, at the Rivers Casino training center located at 220 Harborside Drive, Suite #201 in Schenectady. Training classes will be from 2:30…

Land-based ・ 02 January 2022

Commercial-News

Danville officials still wait on casino suitability hearing

The Illinois Gaming Board meets Wednesday for its last regularly scheduled 2021 meeting, and its agenda doesn't include any action items for Danville's casino license. "We did create a video to be presented as part of our suitability hearing," Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. said. "But we don't know yet when that suitability hearing will take…

Mobile ・ 06 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

News 10

Rivers Casino back to 24/7 operations Friday, October 22

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will resume 24/7 operations this Friday, October 22. This is the first time Rivers Casino is operating 24/7 since March of 2020. Gaming Floor (slots/video poker etc.): open 24/7. Full beverage service until 4 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Thursday until 2 a.m.…

Land-based ・ 22 October 2021

Silive

Powerball jackpot rises to $620 million; million-dollar Brooklyn ticket hits for second-place winner

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The stakes are higher. After Wednesday night's non-winning Powerball drawing (02, 07, 11, 17, 32, 11*), the massive jackpot has ballooned to $620 million. The lump sum is $446 million, and the drawing will take place Saturday night. Despite the grand prize not hitting for any ticket holders, a $1 million ticket was sold in…

Winnings ・ 04 October 2021

Yogonet

Danville Casino still waiting Illinois Gaming Board approval nearly two years later

early two years after it was first submitted to the Illinois Gaming Board, the Danville Casino application is still being processed by the IGB. Despite the delay, a restructuring of the approval process now has organizers hopeful about a possible approval to happen soon. "For Danville, hopefully, our application will be reviewed more quickly and…

Covid ・ 14 September 2021

MeetingsNet

New Hyatt Regency Opens Next to NYC Casino and JFK Airport

The 400-room property was built by Genting Group, owner of the adjacent Resorts World casino that features 58000 square feet of event space. One mile north of JFK International Airport in Queens, N.Y., the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport opened in early August with 366 guest rooms, 34 suites, and 7000 square feet of meeting space under its roof. There's…

Travel ・ 07 September 2021

Online Poker Report

Gen Z Represents Uncharted Territory For Online Gambling Operators

The online gambling industry is facing an impending generational issue when it comes to marketing. Gen Z is a different audience than Gen X, yet iGaming operators often take their lead from retail casino marketing, which is still mostly geared towards the latter. Younger players' emotional triggers are different. Their game play is more…

Industry ・ 30 August 2021

Philly Trib

A Black-owned casino bets on a Black neighborhood in the former capital of the Confederacy

RICHMOND, Va. -Standing in the former capital of the Confederacy on an industrial site he wants to turn into the nation's only Black-owned casino, Alfred Liggins doesn't talk about revenue or market share. He talks about race and equity. "We always thought we were in the business of serving the African American community," he said. "A big part of…

Religion ・ 23 August 2021

Crain's Complete Business

Neil Bluhm mulls bid for Chicago casino amid a changing gambling industry

Neil Bluhm, the longtime king of legalized gambling in Illinois, isn't much of a gambler. While he might hit the craps tables every few years in Las Vegas, his big bets, he says, are "when I try to do one of these deals." Bluhm means the bidding for Chicago's first casino. His Rush Street Gaming is widely considered by industry insiders to be the…

Industry ・ 18 August 2021

My Twintiers

Lucky man wins $137k jackpot off of $1 wager at Tioga Downs Casino

TIOGA N.Y. (WETM) - Tioga Downs Casino had a big winner on Sunday night as one lucky man hit a jackpot of over $137k on a Mississippi Stud table with a hand of a Royal Flush of Spades. The patron earned his winnings with just a $1 wager progressive side bet, his regular bet earned him some extra money on top of the $137k. This is one of the largest…

Winnings ・ 10 August 2021

News 10

East Greenbush man wins $295k at Rivers Casino

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- Rivers Casino and Resort said a man from East Greenbush hit a jackpot for little more than $295k Sunday, July 4. Paul Harter Jr. hit the casino's biggest jackpot since reopening in September 2020, the casino said Tuesday. Harter drew a Royal Flush playing Three Card Poker, placing a $5 bet on the progressive jackpot. He…

Winnings ・ 06 July 2021

Bradford Era

Seneca casinos launch iPlay Seneca gaming platform

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - Seneca Resorts & Casinos is putting the fun and excitement of world-class gaming right at people's fingertips. The operator of the Seneca Resorts and Casinos announced that it has launched a new, updated and even more dynamic version of iPlaySeneca, its free, play-for-fun simulated gaming platform. The site features dozens of…

Industry ・ 01 July 2021

West Island

Dennis Griffin, the Author of Las Vegas Casinos Related Crimes, Dies Aged 75

Dennis Griffin, a renowned investigator who turned to a historian of Las Vegas mobsters and casino-related crimes, died on Monday at 75, due to lung cancer. Griffin wrote the novel behind Martin Scorsese's movie'Casino'. Griffin and ex-mob figure Frank Cullotta co-authored other four books. Griffin will be remembered as a fantastic author, a great…

Land-based ・ 23 June 2021

Greensboro News And Record

'This is just the beginning.' Get an early look inside NC's upcoming Catawba casino.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. - As workers in hard hats hauled in and fired up colorful, neon-bordered slot machines, officials with the Catawba Indian Nation's North Carolina casino project gave a first look inside their soon-to-open gaming facility this week. "This is the beginning, just the beginning," Chuck Kilroy of casino project consultant Delaware…

Travel ・ 21 June 2021

WWNY

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino to reopen August 3

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort plans to welcome guests back for the first time since COVID-19 forced it to close nearly five months ago. It's set to open on Monday, August 3. Changes include a new layout of the casino floor, adjusted hours of operation and sanitation policies in accordance with guidelines from the…

Sports ・ 07 May 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