Legal
October 8, 2021
The State of New York and Seneca Nation Continue Their $470M Dispute
New York State lawyers believe that the developments that have been presented to a federal judge by Seneca Nation of Indians leaders in the case for their gaming compact cannot override the order that requests the tribe to pay a judgment to the state worth $470 million. Tribal officials provided William Skretny, a US District […]
Industry
September 29, 2021
NYS Restaurant Association and Elys Game Technology Announce MOU
To facilitate and promote opportunities for food and beverage venues to participate in sports betting, Elys Game Technology inked a memorandum of understanding with the New York State Restaurant Association. The key collaboration is expected to bring unique opportunities for those businesses, increasing their revenue streams, as well as tax revenue for the state. Elys […]
Business
June 21, 2021
MGM Injects $500m to Upgrade Yonkers Raceway
Out with the old, in with the new is becoming fashionable in a post-COVID-19 environment, especially in the gambling ecosystem. A number of casino operators are breathing new life into their old properties as they emerge from the coronavirus destruction, hoping that fresh fixtures and amenities will quickly attract the crowds. New York’s Yonkers Raceway […]
Poker
May 19, 2021
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison over Shooting at a Poker Game
A young man from New York State faced a retrial earlier this week. The 29-year-old, Charquan Edwards, who was previously sentenced in 2015 for a shooting at a private poker game was re-sentenced to 20-years-to-life in prison. A Man Sentenced in 2015 Receives the Same Sentence at a Retrial A man from New York State […]
Industry
November 15, 2020
Funding For Gaming Expansion Outweighs Problem Gambling Measures in New York State
In a report published on Thursday, NY Comptroller Tom DiNapoli calls for policymakers to measure the impact of gaming expansion on problem gambling, as the state’s marketing budget for its gaming activities is much bigger than the sum allocated to tackling problem gambling. Policymakers Consider Ways of Boosting Gaming Revenue New York State Comptroller Thomas […]