Industry
October 25, 2021
GeoComply: Connecticut Betting Fueled by NY in Week One
With Connecticut launching online casinos and sports betting last Tuesday, the first trickles of big data are already in. GeoComply, the company that helps operators in the US provide their services to players based in the same state, has offered a quick summation of the numbers in the first week of betting in the Constitution […]
Legal
October 15, 2021
Five New Yorkers Busted for Alleged Atlantic City Casino Scam
Some casinos are still getting scammed by some of the oldest tricks in the book. Five casinos in Atlantic City were reportedly target by a gang of crooks out of New York City, who managed to cash bogus checks at the properties in exchange for gambling chips. In total, the quintet of crooks managed to […]
Blockchain
October 13, 2021
CoinGeek Conference: How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Compliance
Cryptocurrency information and news outlet CoinGeek has held a conference in New York where various industry specialists gathered and provided insights into the past, present and future of crypto. Coingeek’s specialist reporter Becky Liggero Fontana held a panel about how blockchain solutions can revolutionize iGaming and help operators in terms of regulations and compliance. During […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
The George Washington Bridge in New York Has Its Own “Sportsbook”
New Yorkers have always been known for their resiliency and determination. If they want it, they figure out how to get it. New York has been making progress with its expected launch of online sports betting, but the process is taking longer than anticipated. Instead of patiently waiting, however, sports betting fans have figured out […]
Legal
September 27, 2021
New York Faces Federal Investigation over Seneca Gaming Compact
New York State violated federal laws. That’s what the Seneca Nation of Indians believes as it continues to fight a judge’s order to pay millions of dollars to the state. The issue revolves around payments the tribe has been ordered to make in accordance with its existing gaming compact with the state; however, those payments, […]
Legal
September 27, 2021
Long Island Casino Avoids Citizen-Led Effort to Be Shut Down
Casino-goers in and around Long Island will still be able to visit Jake’s 58 in Islandia after a federal judge shot down an attempt by local residents to shutter the casino. The fate of the gambling venue has been uncertain for several years after its owner, Suffolk OTB, found itself in financial trouble, leading to […]
Casino
September 6, 2021
Records Reveal Lobbying Ties of NY Gov’s Husband
Records reveal that William Hochul Jr., the husband of New York’s governor Kathleen Hochul, has been continuously working as a general counsel and senior vice president for Delaware North – a casino and hospitality company that lobbied with state officials. According to the records, most of this occurred at the time Hochul was still a lieutenant governor in the state. […]
Poker
September 1, 2021
Rivers Casino in New York Reopens Poker Room Today
Rivers’ poker room in Schenectady, New York was shut last year in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After staying shut for more than 17 months, the poker room reopens today with working hours 10 am to 2 am. Rivers Poker Room Closed Back in March 2020 New York poker fans are in for a […]
Industry
August 16, 2021
Rapper Jay-Z Hopes to Get In on New York’s Sports Betting Market
Jay-Z, the rapper born as Shawn Corey Carter, could be about to make history once again. In addition to being a musician and social justice pioneer, he is also an avid sports fan. Jay-Z has been linked to a number of teams over the years and once held a partial membership stake in the NBA’s […]
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 […]