Industry
December 1, 2021
DraftKings CEO Implies NY Bettors Could Wager in NJ and CT
Leading US sportsbooks do not want professional bettors, or at least DraftKings does not, according to a speech at a Cannacord investor summit by its CEO Jason Robins. Robins also told investors that New York would not see the company spend aggressively for customer acquisition, implying New Yorkers could continue to wager in New Jersey and Connecticut. Professional […]
Industry
November 25, 2021
Online Sports Betting May Arrive in New York Sooner Than Expected
New York has already seen retail sports betting at its upstate casinos. However, online wagering is yet to be legalized. Some residents have moved to Connecticut and New Jersey to access their sportsbooks. That could be changing sooner than previously expected. New York Moves Closer to Online Sports Betting New York has completed another item […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
NY Senator Wants Sports Betting at Racetracks
New York sports betting is set to expand with the launch of mobile applications, which is still a pending process. To make the expansion even bigger, state senator Joseph Addabbo wants to include racetracks and certain other venues. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering’s chair filed Senate Bill S7536 on Friday for January’s […]
Business
November 19, 2021
Caesars Becomes Latest to Partner With Madison Square Garden
New York’s Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation (MSG Sports) and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG Entertainment) have announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Caesars Entertainment. Caesars is now an official sports betting partner for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. It also becomes an official partner of MSG Arena, MSG Networks and […]
Sports
November 10, 2021
BetMGM Enters Madison Square Garden Partnership to Boost NY Footprint
BetMGM has entered into a partnership with Madison Square Garden Sports Corp and Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The companies will work on boosting brand awareness for BetMGM’s sports betting operations at the time that New York is forging ahead with a new plan to open up the sluice gates of mobile betting in the state. […]
Industry
November 9, 2021
New York Announces Winners of Sports Betting Licenses
New York has finally declared the winners of two licenses in mobile sports betting, after many years of delays. But residents might still need to wait months before they can start to gamble on their cellphones. The state Gaming Commission decided to issue two licenses, but not to Jay-Z. The rapper had teamed with two […]
Poker
November 5, 2021
New York Sees First-Ever WSOP Qualifiers in the State
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is holding a series of qualifying events in New York for the first time in its history. Turning Stone Resort & Casino, an Oneida Indian Nation property, is hosting satellite rounds and preliminary rounds in its poker room. It is the largest state-operated poker room, and more will be […]
Industry
November 1, 2021
Las Vegas Sands Is Reportedly Discussing Opening a Casino Near Citi Field
New York Mets’ owner Steve Cohen is discussing a potential casino next to Citi Field with Las Vegas Sands Corp., as reported by numerous people who claim to be familiar with the discussions. These people claim that discussions are still in the preliminary stage. Considering the fact that the matter was private, they were given […]
Business
October 28, 2021
Hard Rock Plans to Expand and Build 2 Casinos That Will Be 8 Miles Apart
Hard Rock is doubling down on its expansion, as it plans to build a casino either in or in the vicinity of New York, even as it progresses with its plan of building another casino just eight miles away, in New Jersey. Jim Allen, the chairperson of the global entertainment, hospitality and gambling company owned […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
New York Mobile Sports Betting Operators May Work With a 64% Tax Rate
Mobile sports betting operators’ deadline to amend their proposed tax contribution expires today at 5 PM as told by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). The Commission also confirmed that a GGR rate of up to 64% could apply to applicants. The Highest Tax Rate Has Been Selected, According to the Commission The NYSGC’s […]