Amid the expansion of sports betting across the United States, prop bets, wagers that allow gamblers to place bets on different parts of a football game or the performance of specific athletes for example, rather than the outcome of the whole game, have been gaining popularity. Besides popularity among bettors, prop bets have gained notoriety ..read more

In response to mounting concerns over equine injuries and fatalities in horse racing, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) has taken the lead in forming an All-Weather Surfaces Committee. This committee aims to delve into the effects of various racing surfaces on equine well-being. Notable Industry Figures Convene for NYRA-Led Committee Amid Horse Racing Safety ..read more

Las Vegas Sands’ grand plans for a multi-billion dollar resort and casino in Uniondale have suffered another significant setback. State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, who previously invalidated Sands’ lease with Nassau County, has declared that the company lacks a valid lease for the Coliseum and its surrounding land. Significant public pushback to the project ..read more

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Marissa Shorenstein, daughter of prominent gambling lobbyist Stuart Shorenstein, to the New York Gaming Commission, sparking concerns about potential conflicts of interest.  Gaming Industry Watchdogs Question Shorenstein’s Board Appointment Stuart Shorenstein has a long history as an active lobbyist and advisor to various gaming firms, with his current ..read more

Moving forward, the company will offer its product with Bally’s in New York, making it the sixth deployment with the corporation in several months, and following the success of similar rollouts in Colorado, Virginia, Arizona, Indiana, and Ohio. Bally’s and White Hat Sally Forth in New York The PAM solution is designed to help support ..read more

In May this year, Nassau County legislators voted 17-1 in favor of a 99-year lease for the Coliseum to the leading gaming and entertainment company, Las Vegas Sands (LVS). The company joined the race for one of three downstate casino licenses and the lease marked the start of its plan for a project with a ..read more

A fire at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, New York, has resulted in the death of more than two dozen racehorses. A man who attempted to rescue the animals has been rushed to the Robert Packer Hospital with second-degree burns. The fire engulfed the resort’s barn on the morning of November 9. The ..read more

State Senator Joseph Addabbo has announced his ambitious plans to introduce an online casino and online lottery bill by the end of 2023, just in time for the upcoming session in January 2024 as well as the executive budget. This marks the Senator’s second attempt to introduce these iGaming products to the Empire State after his ..read more

PointsBet’s New York platform, now called PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience, mistakenly allowed Empire State residents to place bets on in-state college teams, a violation of state law. The error occurred during a game between the Syracuse Orange and the Virginia Tech Hokies, as well as the Army vs. UMass match, both involving New York-based teams ..read more

Amid the fervent competition to secure licenses for New York City’s inaugural casinos, developers are undertaking unconventional strategies to garner local support, but this turns out to be a move sparking parental discontent. Casino Sponsorship of Kids’ Basketball Camp Ignites Ethical Controversy This summer, a basketball camp held at Coney Island’s Kaiser Park was emblazoned ..read more