Legal
January 9, 2021
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Unveils Sports Betting Proposal
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his proposal to legalize sports betting prior to his 2021 State of the State address on Monday. One Online Sports Betting Operator New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled Wednesday his proposal to authorize mobile wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State address Monday 11. The proposal […]
Sports
January 9, 2021
NY Mobile Sports Betting Bills Not What Cuomo Has In Mind
Mobile sports betting regulation is again in the focus of New York lawmakers, after long-term supporters of the measure Sen. Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow filed bills SB1183 and A1257 on January 7. Looking to introduce amendments to the state’s Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law and allow casinos to offer mobile wagers, the […]
Sports
January 6, 2021
Cuomo Suggests Way to Legalize Mobile Wagering without Referendum
New York is firmly heading in the direction of mobile sports betting legalization as Gov. Cuomo is placing the measure in the center of his policy proposals ahead of next week’s State of the State address. Huge Deficit Forced Cuomo to Rethink His Stance Cuomo showed signs his long-standing position against the legalization of mobile […]
Legal
December 21, 2020
New York Is Looking at Mobile Wagering to Fill Budget Hole
New York may revisit legalization of mobile sports betting after Gov. Cuomo hinted last week he might not oppose the move, looking for extra revenue for the state coffers. Mobile Sports Betting Legalization Cuomo suggested he might sign the bill to legalize wagering via mobile apps but according to analysts, projected tax revenue from mobile […]
Business
November 18, 2020
Del Lago Lays Off 50 Employees After NY Governor Issues Covid-19 Restrictions
Del Lago said it will lay off 50 employees, as NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced additional Covid-19 restrictions last week, which included a reduction in operating hours for casinos. Casinos Reduce Operating Hours The del Lago Resort & Casino has laid off 50 employees, following Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions last week. […]
Business
August 31, 2020
New York Casinos May Soon Reopen, Governor Cuomo Implies
Commercial casinos in New York have every reason to expect good news this week as Governor Cuomo hinted during a conference call with reporters Sunday, a positive news announcement is coming. Obviously, the governor has heard the voice of the casino workers who rallied outside the Capitol August 20, asking him to provide guidance on […]
Sports
March 29, 2020
Aqueduct Racetrack Building Becomes A Hospital Overflow Facility
The New York Racing Association /NYRA/ announced Saturday that Aqueduct Racetrack building would serve during the period of combatting the coronavirus /Covid-19/ pandemic as a temporary hospital site, one of four emergency facilities to be set up in New York City. Temporary Local Facilities May Prove Vital After New York Gov. Cuomo explained on Friday […]