Lottery
April 7, 2026
New York Upstate Resident Claims $5M Scratch-off Lottery Prize
A New York upstate resident secured what is his biggest lottery win yet – a $5-million top prize from the 200 Extra, a scratch-off game. The New York Lottery reported that one Daniel Jeffries of Troy has already stepped forward to claim the reward, and has opted for the lump sum payment – $2,200, 386 […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
Empire City Casino Celebrated Women’s History Month
MGM Resorts’ Empire City Casino in New York celebrated Women’s History Month and highlighted some of its key achievements in fostering a culture of equality and respect. The Casino Has Been Ahead of the Curve in Terms of Equal Opportunities Bronx Times, which broke the news on the matter, emphasized that MGM Resorts’ property has […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
New York Targets Youth Betting and AI in Gambling Reform
New York is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its sports betting regulations with a strong focus on protecting young people and addressing the risks tied to problem gambling. The initiative, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, introduces a mix of technological safeguards and stricter oversight for operators across the state. New York Eyes Biometrics and AI […]
Industry
March 27, 2026
New York Lawmakers Advance Measures to Curb Gambling Harm
The New York State Assembly has approved a broad set of legislative measures aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and strengthening consumer protections, as betting activity continues to expand across the state. New Bills Aim to Boost Player Protections in Growing Betting Sector The initiative led by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Racing […]
Lottery
March 18, 2026
New York City Pair Wins Top Raffle Prize – Splits It
Two longtime Bronx residents, Roseanne Serricchio and Walter Diaz, have claimed the top prize in the New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle Game, showing that fortune can sometimes find anyone, anywhere. The winners have opted to each receive a lump sum of $306,120 after federal and state taxes, a significant windfall that could make a […]
Legal
February 26, 2026
Valve Under Fire in New York as AG Says Loot Boxes Are Gambling
Loot boxes in video games have once again found themselves in the spotlight after New York authorities initiated a lawsuit against Valve. In a complaint, New York Attorney General Letitia James postulated that the video gaming company’s products are essentially gambling that targets children. Loot Boxes Remain a Controversial Feature For context, loot boxes are […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
New Study Ties Credit Score Slump to Sports Gambling
A new study produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has dug further into the credit scores – as well as delinquency rates – of people in states with sports betting regulation, looking for an impact on the metric brought about arguably by the proliferation of online sports betting. Credit and Auto Loan […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Aims to Boost Transparency and Responsible Gambling
A new bill in New York could change how sports bettors keep tabs on their own habits by giving them access to their complete betting history. Assembly Bill A10329, introduced by Rebecca Kassay, would require all licensed mobile sportsbooks in New York to provide detailed monthly reports. Operators would have to send push notifications directly […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Pushes Monthly Betting Reports for Users
A recently introduced measure in the New York State Assembly could reshape how online sports wagering platforms interact with their customers by obliging operators to give detailed monthly activity summaries. Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Account Statements in Betting Apps The proposal filed by Assemblymember Anna Kassay, seeks to amend existing gambling legislation to require licensed […]
Lottery
February 10, 2026
New York Lottery Unveils Another Million Dollar Raffle Winner
The New York Lottery announced that a player from the Jamaica neighborhood has won the top prize from its Million Dollar Raffle that took place on October 26. As a result, the lucky player became one of the latest millionaires minted by the lottery. Jamaica Player Wins $1M In its announcement, the NY Lottery confirmed […]
