New York Gambling News
FanDuel Owner Flutter Posts Q4 2023 Trading Update, US Market Leads Revenues
Flutter Entertainment, the Irish parent company of leading U.S. sportsbook FanDuel, experienced a significant revenue boost in 2023. The numbers were primarily driven by growth in its U.S. operations, Flutter […]
New York’s Hofstra University and Hard Rock Accused of Working Against Las Vegas Sands Casino Plan
In a controversial turn of events, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has accused the local Hofstra University of working with Hard Rock International to oppose Las Vegas Sands’ planned casino […]
New York Online Casinos Absent from Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget
The year 2024 has started with a setback for proponents of legal online casinos in New York. Despite recent efforts by Senator Joseph Addabbo and his new online casino bill […]
Genting Malaysia Puts $100M Into its Empire Resorts New York Gambling Business
Genting Malaysia has announced it is investing a further $100 million in its New York casinos and sports betting business, Empire Resorts. That includes Resorts World Catskills (pictured), Resorts World […]
New York Online Casinos Bill Filed by State Senator Joseph Addabbo
New York State is making a renewed push for the legalization of online casinos in 2024. They do so via state Senator Joseph Addabbo and his newly introduced Senate Bill […]
December 2023 New York Sports Betting Revenues Hit More Records
December 2023 was yet another record month for the New York sports betting market, according to the last New York State Gaming Commission revenue release covering 2023. The Empire State […]
Penn Entertainment Investor HG Vora Criticizes Operator, Wants Seats on Company Board
HG Vora Capital Management, a noted New York-based investment firm, is leveraging its 18.5% share in Penn Entertainment to push for a change in direction and representation on the company’s […]
DraftKings Launches Pick6 in California and West Virginia, Closes Game Down in Maryland
Leading U.S. sportsbook operator DraftKings has expanded its Pick6 Pick ‘Em daily fantasy sports game into two new states. It emerged on the same day regulators forced it to close […]
New York Sports Betting November Handle Hits Record High
In November 2023, New York’s sports betting market achieved a record-breaking milestone. The state’s total handle of bets surpassed $2.1 billion for the month, according to the latest monthly report […]