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 […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
New Yorkers Support Casino Expansion Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Survey Finds
Amid the economic downfall of Covid-19, a Global Strategy Group survey asked New Yorkers whether they agreed on casino expansion in the city. Poll Backed by Two NY Video Slot Parlors A Global Strategy Group survey found that 70% of registered voters are inclined to support casino expansion in New York as an alternative to […]
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 […]
Casino
February 24, 2021
Golden Nugget Enters NY Market Access Deal with Tioga Downs
Golden Nugget Online Gaming has obtained a market entry in New York through a 20-year partnership deal with Tioga Downs racetrack. Tioga Downs Welcomes Golden Nugget Online Gaming Golden Nugget Online Gaming has signed a deal with Tioga Downs racetrack to gain market access to New York’s potential iGaming market. Subject to speculation and regulatory […]
Business
February 22, 2021
Penn Interactive Acquires Mobile Betting Access in New York
Casino and gaming company Penn National Gaming entered into a long-term agreement with the operator of Rivers Casino & Resort in New York to ensure access for its wholly-owned subsidiary Penn Interactive to the mobile sports betting and iGaming market in the state. Casino’s Second Mobile Wagering Partner Skin Subject to legislation and regulatory approvals, […]
Casino
February 19, 2021
Mayor Hopeful Andrew Yang Backs Casinos Again
New York mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang has criticized the existing gambling network in the city, proposing a new casino development project on Governor’s Island instead. Andrew Yang Outlines Plans for New Casino Project Mayor contender and former anti-gambling advocate Andrew Yang has suggested a new casino development on Governor’s Island after criticizing the parlors in […]
Sports
February 15, 2021
New York’s Sports Betting Market Booms In January
New York’s sports betting market has achieved record revenue in January. All sportsbook operators in the state have performed exceptionally well. New York’s Sportsbooks Achieve Record Growth in January New York’s legalized sports betting market has performed exceptionally well this January. According to recently released figures, the state’s four sportsbooks managed to generate a combined […]
Business
February 2, 2021
GAN Signs with SGC to Offer Its Simulated Gaming Solution
Leading B2B software-as-a-service provider for the gaming industry Game Account Network (GAN) announced Monday a definitive agreement with Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) was signed. According to the deal, GAN will supply patrons at Seneca’s casinos on desktop and mobile with Simulated Gaming. “We are very excited about the continued adoption of our Simulated Gaming software […]
Business
January 27, 2021
New York State Gaming Market Holds Potential to Grow, Says Study
The New York State Gaming Commission announced the results of a new study that analyzed the economic, demographic, and commercial factors impacting the gaming industry in the state. The study, conducted by Spectrum Gaming Group, found that besides the growth in the gaming sector achieved between 2015 and 2020, the gaming industry holds potential to […]
Industry
January 27, 2021
New York Authorizes Digital Sale of Lottery Tickets
New York has authorized the sale of lottery tickets online, allowing consumers to purchase scratch-off cards and withdraw rewards via their mobile devices. Lottery Goes Digital in New York On Tuesday, New York regulators have announced that the state lottery will begin offering mobile scratch-off tickets to consumers in a bid to bolster gambling revenue […]