Sports
August 11, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Safe, despite Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
After months of facing accusations of sexual misconduct, and just as the state’s investigation of the claims was wrapping up, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation. This past Tuesday, the embattled governor gave his two weeks notice, paving the way for Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul to take over. While her ascension makes […]
Legal
June 3, 2021
New Casino Project in NYC Collapsed, Review Unlikely This Year
Efforts to speed up the process of developing a Las Vegas-style casino in New York failed after some legislators expressed strong opposition to the idea. Drooling over the Last NYC Casino License The news that the idea to move the process up from 2023 to 2021 failed is discouraging news for Wynn Resorts, Bally’s Corporation […]
Sports
April 21, 2021
Online Sports Gambling Now Officially Part of New York’s Landscape
Soon, it’s going to be possible to place a sports bet on a smartphone while enjoying a show on Broadway. New York is now officially an online sports gambling state after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed off on the state’s budget for the new fiscal year this past Monday. It was a signature that probably should […]
Legal
April 8, 2021
New York FY 2022 Budget Provides for Mobile Sports Betting
New York is firmly on track to introduce mobile sports betting following the budget announcement made by the Office of Gov. Cuomo this week which provided some details regarding the economic model and the process. “Mobile sports betting will pass. It will generate $500m annually for youth sports education.” Gov. Cuomo Lottery-Type State-Run Model According […]
Legal
April 7, 2021
Details of New York’s Budget Deal for Mobile Sports Gambling Released
New York legislators were busy yesterday putting together the final details of a new fiscal year’s budget. That budget includes provisions for revenue from mobile sports gambling, which has taken a long and circuitous route to come to the surface in the Empire State. Although the final framework for online sportsbooks still has to be developed, New Yorkers […]
Legal
April 5, 2021
Online Sports Gambling in NY Has a Huge Hurdle to Jump Before Approval
New York State has made more progress with mobile sports gambling in two months than it has in two years, but there’s a huge obstacle in the path that is slowing things down. After repeatedly (and somewhat erroneously) arguing that sports gambling expansion couldn’t take place in the state without a change to the constitution, […]
Legal
March 15, 2021
New York Legislature Sets Budget Mobile Wagering Provisions
The mobile sports betting legalization effort in New York is gaining speed after both the Assembly and Senate moved with their respective budgets featuring sports betting provisions. Budget Provisions as per A1257 and S1183 Late Saturday, the Assembly published its Budget Proposal for 2021-2022, including further details regarding licensing fees and taxes for mobile sports […]
Legal
February 25, 2021
Cuomo Kissed Me and Suggested Strip Poker, Says Former Aide
Lindsey Boylan, former deputy secretary for economic development a part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office, shared claims for sexual harassment. Initial claims were posted in December last year but on Wednesday this week, Boylan disclosed additional details. Former Aide Shares Sexual Harassment Claims against Governor Cuomo A former deputy secretary for economic development and advisor […]
Legal
January 20, 2021
New York Gov. Stands by Monopoly Model for Sports Betting
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has once again dampened the hopes that New York will see a liberal mobile sports betting market. In his latest address, the governor said that he prefers the state lottery to run the business. New York Not Getting Mobile Betting Just Yet New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been flirting with the […]
Legal
January 14, 2021
State of the State: Vague Mobile Sports Wagering Details
Legal mobile sports betting in New York is hot on the state’s legislative agenda, but some people with vested interests in the industry and sports bettors in general were left with not much detail to ponder after Gov. Cuomo delivered his State of the State address on Monday morning. Mobile Wagering Needs Legalization Ahead of […]