Lottery
August 30, 2022
IGT and New York Lottery Extend Partnership
International Game Technology (IGT) has extended its agreement with the New York Lottery. The renewed deal will see the two continue working together until August 2026. The Provider Will Continue Supplying the NY Lottery The four-year extension will also expand the agreements between IGT and the lottery. For example, the provider will use a new […]
Lottery
August 30, 2022
Jackpocket Awarded Sixth $1m Lottery Prize in New York
Lottery ticket-selling app Jackpocket awarded another million lottery prize: a 26-year-old nursing student in Brooklyn won $1 million after purchasing $10 of Cash4Life lottery tickets. She Could Not Believe Her Luck The announcement made by Jackpocket marked the third-party lottery ticket-selling app’s sixth millionaire winner in New York. The nursing student won the $1,000 a […]
Industry
August 29, 2022
Sportsbooks in New York Report Strong Betting Handle for Mid-August
Regulated mobile sportsbook reported strong betting handle and revenue for the week ended August 21, judging by newly released figures. Mid-August Betting Handle, GGR Increases in New York The New York State Gaming Commission, which is the government body tasked with regulating sports wagering, has announced the financial results for sportsbooks reported for the week […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Blackhawk Network Forays into New York and Louisiana
Blackhawk Network, an American company that operates in the prepaid, gift card and payments industries, has forayed into the states of New York and Louisiana after securing approval from the relevant regulators. The Payment Provider Entered New York and Louisiana Blackhawk Network has received approval from the New York Gaming Commission and the State of […]
Legal
August 17, 2022
NY Shoe Repair Doubled as an Illegal Casino
Sal’s Shoe Repair, a shoe repair shop in New York, allegedly doubled as an illegal Mafia-owned casino, the police found out. According to the law enforcers, the family which operated the gambling venue was earning substantial revenues from the illegal operations. Prosecutors claim that the ringleaders would then launder the earned money through cash transfers. […]
Industry
August 12, 2022
Jackpocket Named as Exclusive Sponsor of ESPN NY
Jackpocket, a third-party lottery tickets app, was named as the exclusive sponsor of the ESPN New York sports app. ESPN NY Welcomes Jackpocket ESPN New York is a famous provider of New York sports news and content. Therefore, the partnership will help Jackpocket expand its footprint in the state. In addition, ESPN New York will […]
Casino
August 4, 2022
New York Can Rake $400M in Annual Tax from iGaming, Report
A newly released report estimates that New York State may benefit from approximately $400 million in annual tax revenue if lawmakers decide to legalize internet gambling. New York Is Losing Tax Revenue without Legalized iGaming Activities The white paper was commissioned by Light & Wonder but compiled by the leading provider of regulatory intelligence to […]
Business
August 1, 2022
Bally’s Signed Marketing Deal with MLB’s New York Yankees
The operator of land-based casinos, resorts and online gaming Bally’s Corporation announced today a multi-faceted marketing partnership with the New York Yankees. In-Stadium Brand Visibility The agreement between Bally’s and the 27-time World Series Champions marks the operator’s first sports betting partnership in New York following its launch of online sports betting operations in the […]
Sports
July 19, 2022
Jackpocket Partners with New York Mets, Expands Presence in MLB
Innovative lottery ticket-selling app Jackpocket continued with its efforts to establish a presence in sports via an agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise New York Mets. ‘Ways to Meet Players Where They Are’ The strategic partnership between Jackpocket and the New York Mets named the lottery ticket seller the Official Digital Lottery Partner of […]
Legal
June 28, 2022
NY Approved Problem Gambling Advisory Council’s Bill
New York is one step away from establishing the Problem Gambling Advisory Council (PGAC) after the bill sponsored by State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and Assembly member Linda Rosenthal successfully cleared the Assembly and Senate and landed on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk to be signed into law. Legislative Base S409A/A658A which calls on the state to […]
