New York Gambling News
Tioga Downs Fire Kills 24 Horses, Arson Suspect Arrested
In the early hours of November 9, 2023, a devastating fire killed at least 24 horses when it engulfed a barn at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort complex in Nichols, […]
Billionaire Steve Cohen’s New York Casino Proposal Partners with Hard Rock
Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets, has finally unveiled the details of his ambitious $8 billion casino plan in New York City. Alongside Florida-based gambling and […]
New York Outage at Jake’s 58 Was Cybersecurity Incident With Developer Everi, Regulators Confirm
On October 17, Everi Holdings, the company that operates the video lottery terminal (VLT) network for the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), was hit by what the regulator calls […]
Fanatics Partners With Make-a-Wish Foundation, Tom Brady and Michael Rubin Attend Launch
Fanatics, the U.S. sports merchandise giant and sports betting operator, has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to become its first official sports partner. Make-a-Wish is a famous charity that provides […]
New York’s Jake’s 58 Casino Closed After Video Lottery Disruption
Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel in Islandia, New York, was closed today after significant disruption by a statewide service interruption affecting Video Lottery Terminals. The operator posted a notice of the […]
New York Casinos Form Coalition for Fairness in Gaming Compact Negotiations
A coalition of New York-based commercial casinos and racetrack venues has formed. The group came together to ensure their interests are considered in the ongoing negotiations for a new gaming […]
New York Gaming Commission Approves Fanatics Sportsbook, Bans Daily Fantasy Sports
Fanatics Sportsbook has successfully secured approval to commence operations in New York, following this week’s unanimous vote by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYGC). This approval comes after Fanatics […]
Bally’s Corporation Sets Free Shuttle Bus Service in The Bronx
Bally’s Corporation is set to launch a free New York City shuttle bus service starting October 1, aimed at connecting residents of the East Bronx neighborhood to the Throggs Neck […]
New York’s August Sports Betting Revenues Down, But Overall Handle Up
New York’s sports betting operators witnessed a seesaw in August 2023, according to the latest figures from the New York State Gaming Commission. While the betting handle showcased a significant […]