Industry
February 25, 2022
New York Sports Betting Hits the Ground Running, but Revenue Elusive
New York has proven itself to be everything Senator Joseph Addabbo expected. He fought for years to bring sports betting to the state, knowing well in advance what it could mean to the state’s piggy bank. His insistence, and that of others, finally paid off. New York has the fastest-growing sports betting market in the […]
Casino
February 22, 2022
CDI Expands Live and Historical Horse Racing Geographical Reach
Racing, wagering and gaming entertainment company Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced today it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E). Acquire Additional Scale The $2.485 billion acquisition deal will see CDI acquire all Peninsula assets in Virginia and New York and its operations of the Sioux City casino in […]
Business
February 18, 2022
Hard Rock to Choose From Three Sites for Casino in New York City
Hard Rock International, the global casino, entertainment and gambling company, said yesterday that there are three potential sites it could construct a casino in New York City. The name, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is already a fixture in the city, as it will open a $400-500-million hotel in Manhattan in April. The […]
Industry
February 17, 2022
Spotlight Sports Group Signed Advance Local Partnership
Technology, content and media specialist in sports betting and fantasy sports Spotlight Sports Group continued to expand its presence in the US with a groundbreaking sports wagering monetization partnership with Advance Local. More than Just ‘Clickbait’ The agreement reached with US media powerhouse Advance Local will see Spotlight Sports Group deliver localized and international sports […]
Sports
February 15, 2022
Mobile Sports Betting in New York Goes through the Roof in Its First Month
Legal mobile wagering in New York went through the roof in its 30 days of existence as the total handle reached $1,984,759,532. Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed the handle on Monday. This announcement comes just off the heels of New York’s record-breaking January numbers. Just a reminder, sports betting in the state was launched on January […]
Sports
February 14, 2022
Super Bowl LVI Ties the Knot Between Jackpocket and WynnBET
The Jackpocket lottery app and WynnBET, the digital sports betting brand of the global luxury hospitality company, Wynn Resorts, have revealed a new partnership on Sunday that has the two firms collaborating in the New York State market. The pair have already brought exclusive offers to the Empire State as per the official release, which […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Gaming Inspectors Slam New York Gaming Commission Over Misconduct
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned over alleged sexual harassment and other allegations last year. His management style seems to be shared by the New York Gaming Commission (NYGC), which is now facing several serious allegations of wrongdoing. Depending on what action Governor Kathy Hochul wants to take, the NYGC could face some major […]
Sports
February 11, 2022
Beware of Betting Scams, Warns New York Attorney General
In light of the Super Bowl LVI this weekend, the Attorney General in New York issued a consumer alert, asking sports fans that decided to place bets to be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies. Online Betting Popularity in New York Grows, So Do Scams On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued […]
Sports
February 7, 2022
New York Commission Data Reveals All-Time Sports Betting Record in January
The numbers are in, and New York state is not slowing down, based on the official data. The New York State Gaming Commission’s Friday announcement pinpointed the Empire State as the torchbearer in the sports betting industry. The state generated around $1.62 billion in the three weeks of betting action between January 8 and January 30. Record-Breaking Handle Defying […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
New York Mobile Sportsbooks Surpass $1B in Betting Handle
On January 8, New York finally launched its mobile sports betting market. This came in the wake of a three-year debate and stiff opposition to the measure. After former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo fell from grace, his withdrawal paved the way for the legalization of interactive gambling. Expectations for mobile sports betting handle were […]