By Erik Gibbs

Sports

Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Baffert Gets New York Suspension Lifted

July 16, 2021

Bob Baffert has won. He isn’t yet in the clear on suspicion that Medina Spirit, the Kentucky Derby-winning colt he trained, had been given steroids before the race, but he can claim a small victory after a New York judge ordered the New York Racing Association (NYRA) to back down on Wednesday. Brooklyn Judge Carol […]

By Eva Ivanova

Industry

NY State Gaming Commission Released Mobile Sports Betting Request

July 12, 2021

New York State’s Gaming Commission has released the long-anticipated request for mobile sports betting applications. Sports Betting Applications Are Due August 9 On Friday afternoon, the New York State Gaming Commission released the request for mobile sports betting applications. The applications request was long-awaited, as it was supposed to come out on July 1. The state would partner with […]

By Eva Ivanova

Industry

Possible Delays to New York’s RFA and Sports Betting Rules and Regulations

July 2, 2021

The deadline for the Request for Applications by the New York Gaming Commission might not come for two weeks. RFA’s Date Was July 1, 2021 The Request for Applications (RFA) by the New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) was due out yesterday evening (Thursday). According to unidentified sources speaking to Sports Handle, it could be delayed […]

By Jerome García

Legal

New York May Have a Tight Mayoral Election, Eric Adams in the Lead

June 9, 2021

The mayoral race in New York continues with more than ten Democrats and two Republicans competing for the position. A recent poll suggests that Brooklyn borough president, Eric Adams is in the lead, but according to a nonprofit news outlet, he may have some skeletons in his closet. Mayoral Race in New York Continues Democrats […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

New Casino Project in NYC Collapsed, Review Unlikely This Year

June 3, 2021

Efforts to speed up the process of developing a Las Vegas-style casino in New York failed after some legislators expressed strong opposition to the idea. Drooling over the Last NYC Casino License The news that the idea to move the process up from 2023 to 2021 failed is discouraging news for Wynn Resorts, Bally’s Corporation […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

DraftKings Subpoenaed by US Authorities Investigating New York Lobbyist’s Circle

May 31, 2021

A lobbyist in New York with ties to the gaming industry is under scrutiny by federal regulators. The office of the US attorney in the Southern District of New York, through its public corruption unit, is reportedly investigating Patrick Jenkins, according to the New York Times (NYT), but hasn’t provided any specific details regarding the […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Bovada Leaves New York Ahead of New Sports Betting Regulation

May 26, 2021

Bovada, an online sports betting and poker room operator, is leaving New York, the company told its players in an email informing them it will cease operations in the state effective June 21, 2021. Phase Out New York Players The Costa Rica- based gambling firm told its New York players that due to the recent […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Sportradar to Enhance NY Jets & Baltimore Ravens Sponsor Strategies

May 20, 2021

Two new strategic partnerships with franchises from the National Football League (NFL) were announced today by the global provider of sports data and sports entertainment products and services Sportradar. “Sportradar is thrilled to be working with the Jets and the Ravens on this strategic initiative in the ever-evolving US market.” Mike Smith, Head of Advertising, […]

By Eva Ivanova

Legal

Four NY Casinos Owe the Gaming Commission $17.7m in Fees

May 11, 2021

The Gaming Commission has failed to bill four casinos in New York, which owe more than $13 million in oversight fees. Four NY Casinos Owe Millions to the Gaming Commission in Fees A year after its initial report, the New York State Comptroller’s Office said that 4 casinos owe $13 million to the Gaming Commission […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

New York Furthers COVID-19 Recovery Efforts as Casino Capacities Increase

April 27, 2021

It’s beginning to look more and more like the US is finally starting to put COVID-19 in its rear-view mirror. As coronavirus vaccines continue to be rolled out and more is understood about how the virus is transmitted, outbreaks are being brought under control and economies are starting to be put back together. The latest […]