Casino
October 20, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project to Bring in $33B in Tax Revenue
The much-awaited Metropolitan Park plan, a team effort between New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, has taken a big step forward. The team behind the project turned in an extra application to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board before the October 14 cutoff, standing by their $8 billion vision […]
Sports
October 19, 2025
Betting on the Rise Among High Schoolers in New York
In a report, the New Yorker spoke to a 17-year-old high school senior who was identified by Max and who recounted his impressions of sports betting and how it is affecting his peers. According to the student, his peers would often gather to watch the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, but of late, […]
Business
October 16, 2025
PrizePicks Secures License to Operate Fantasy Sports in New York
PrizePicks, a leader in sports entertainment, announced that it has secured a license to operate daily fantasy sports in New York. This comes shortly after the company expressed interest in exploring the prediction market space. PrizePicks Makes a Foray into New York In its official announcement, PrizePicks confirmed that it had been awarded an interactive […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
NY Senator Wants Casino Licenses Awarded Quickly After MGM Backs Out
New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has asked the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board to speed up the approval of downstate casino licenses after MGM Resorts International dropped out of the competition. Addabbo, who leads the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering, cautioned that any holdup could slow down important building work, […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
MGM Resorts Withdraws from New York Casino License Race, Citing Diminished Returns
MGM Resorts International has withdrawn its application for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses, ending the company’s ambitions to expand its Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-scale gaming resort. The Tuesday announcement shocked many industry insiders, marking a decisive shift in one of New York’s most competitive development races. Regulatory Changes […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
New York Casino Board Starts Final Assessment of Four Downstate Proposals
The competition for New York‘s three downstate casino permits has reached its critical phase, as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board conducted its first formal meeting this week to consider the final applications. The five-person group will assess four major bids competing for what many expect to become some of the most lucrative casino licenses […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
New York Nears Pivotal Moment in Downstate Casino Race
New York’s high-stakes casino competition is entering its final stage as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is almost ready to select up to three winners from four remaining contenders. The outcome, which is due to be revealed in December, will determine the future of downstate gaming, creating new job opportunities and attracting billions […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
New York Mulls Bill to Keep Sportsbooks from Limiting Big Winners
New York politicians are thinking about new rules that could change how online betting sites deal with their best customers. The suggested law, called Assembly Bill A9125 and nicknamed the “Fair Play Act,” aims to stop betting platforms from blocking or limiting players just because they win a lot or bet big. Alex Bores Pushes […]
Casino
October 6, 2025
Bally’s Bronx Casino Progress Pushes Trump’s Company Toward a Big Payday
Bally’s Corporation has taken another step to bring a $4 billion casino complex to the Bronx, gaining crucial backing from a local advisory group this week. This decision keeps the project in the running for New York’s competitive race for three downstate casino permits and sets up the Trump Organization to receive $175 million. Bally’s […]
Casino
October 1, 2025
Four Casino Bids Move Forward in New York’s Heated License Competition
New York’s ongoing battle for three downstate casino permits has narrowed to four candidates, with proposals in Queens, the Bronx, and Yonkers now entering the last phase. This development follows a series of crucial community advisory panel votes that knocked out several well-known Manhattan projects and a Coney Island plan earlier this week. Resorts World […]