Legal
February 27, 2023
Feds Bust Illegal Gambling and Betting Ring in New York
The defendants are believed to have been running an illegal gambling ring which operated in several verticals. The suspects are said to have facilitated various betting and gaming operations, including illegal poker games in Rochester and black market bets for sports betting events accepted through a website they had registered and worked with. Multiple Suspects […]
Legal
February 20, 2023
Efforts to Legalize Online Gambling in New York Continue
Online gambling or iGaming has been gaining popularity in the last decade. The global COVID-19 pandemic helped push the interest toward online gambling even further, yet, not many US states currently offer the activity. Keeping in mind the economic impact of the pandemic, New York enjoyed fresh tax proceeds after introducing mobile sports betting early […]
Casino
February 17, 2023
Kambi to Deliver On-Property Solutions to del Lago Resort & Casino
Supplier of sports betting technology and solutions Kambi Group announced today it has signed an agreement to provide del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York, with its on-property sportsbook solution. New On-Property Partner The agreement between Kambi and the land-based casino owned and operated by horse racing and entertainment operator Churchill Downs Incorporated […]
Casino
February 16, 2023
Bally’s Enters the Race for the Limited New York Licenses
The New York State Gaming Commission recently opened the application bidding process for three new downstate casino licenses, and the list of applicants continues to grow. Bally’s is the latest operator to submit its proposal. While the operator’s project seems sound, it will have to compete with other industry heavyweights sporting equally compelling propositions. The […]
Business
February 16, 2023
Caesars to Expand Caesars Rewards Program with NY Merchants
Currently, Caesars Rewards is recognized as the largest loyalty program within the gambling industry. The program has more than 60 million members, putting Caesars at the helm of customer loyalty within the vertical offering unique experiences and benefits for its customers. Ultimately, Caesars Rewards establishes a network of gaming, hospitality, entertainment, shopping, dining and other […]
Industry
February 14, 2023
AGA Opposes Gambling Advertising Ban Proposed by New York Congressman
On behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA), senior vice president Chris Cylke recently issued a statement on the proposed Betting on our Future Act, which was submitted by Rep. Paul D. Tonko. The Act seeks to ban or limit casino gaming advertising, including legal sports betting. Limiting Advertising will Drive Gamblers to Illegal Operators […]
Business
February 10, 2023
New York Sportsbooks Set Betting Handle Record in January
The New York State Gambling Commission, the regulator in charge of sports betting in the state, has announced the results outlining the performance of mobile sportsbooks for January. In total, the mobile betting handle in the state hit $1.79 billion, representing a new all-time-high record. It was back in early January last year when New […]
Sports
February 10, 2023
New York Congressman Cracks Down on Sports Betting Advertising with New Bill
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Rep. Paul D. Tonko has brought forward the Betting on our Future Act, legislation that aims to ban all online and electronic advertising of sports gambling. Sports Betting Ads Put Young Adults at Risk The Betting on our Future Act is modeled after the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, […]
Casino
February 8, 2023
MGM’s Empire City Casino New York Revamps Gaming Floor
On Tuesday, the company confirmed that more than 1,000 new state-of-the-art games were added to the gaming floor of the casino. Thanks to the newly revamped gaming floor, Empire City Casino can now deliver new and unique engaging experiences for its visitors. Bringing popular new hits, the location replaces nearly 20% of its slot and […]
Industry
February 1, 2023
FanDuel and DraftKings Call for Lower Tax Rates on GGR in New York
The Auburn Citizen reported that at a recent legislative hearing the CEOs of the two operators, have urged lawmakers to reduce the 51% tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR) as it is the highest among states that have legalized mobile sports betting. DraftKings and FanDuel Warn of 10-20% Drop in Sports Betting Handle In the […]
