The New York City Council has rejected a zoning change Bally’s needed for its project The race for a downstate New York casino license appears to have narrowed once again, with Bally’s Corporation facing what many consider a serious, if not fatal, setback in its bid for a $4 billion casino project in the Bronx.
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Nick Schulman Is the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee
The New York-born poker pro was added in his first year of eligibility Nick Schulman has officially joined poker’s most elite ranks. On Friday, the 40-year-old was named the sole 2025 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. It was his first year of eligibility, and few in the poker world were surprised by the
New York To Choose up to Three Downtown Casino Operators by Year’s End
The final eight bids are in, and the selection process will soon begin New York is gearing up to award up to three downstate casino licenses by the end of 2025. A specially appointed state board is overseeing the selection process, with eight proposals currently in the running. These applications span several boroughs and Yonkers,
Bally’s Gains City Council Support for New York Casino Project
The New York City Council has approved the proposal, allowing it to continue in the running Bally’s Corp. took a giant step towards opening a casino in the Bronx after receiving crucial support from the New York City Council. The council on Wednesday authorized a rezoning resolution passage that keeps the $4 billion project in
New York Senate Gives Approval to Citi Field Casino Proposal
The only approval remaining for the project is that of Gov. Kathy Holchul The New York State Senate has given the green light to a proposal that could clear the way for a major casino and entertainment development near Citi Field in Queens. The legislation, backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen, would allow for the
Crypto Investor Allegedly Tortured NY Man for Weeks To Steal Wallet Password
37-year-old John Woeltz was arrested after the victim was able to escape and summon the police A cryptocurrency-related crime in New York has led to serious charges after a man was allegedly held captive and tortured for weeks in an attempt to steal access to his Bitcoin holdings. According to police, 37-year-old John Woeltz was
New York Casino at Citi Field Scores Another Huge Win
The Senate and now the Assembly have both signed off on the casino project A major step forward has been made in the effort to bring a casino to the area surrounding Citi Field. Yesterday, the New York State Assembly passed a bill by a wide margin—138 to 7—that supports Mets owner Steve Cohen’s push
Citi Field Casino Gets Additional Support From New York Lawmakers
A New York Senate committee voted to advance a key bill that supports the casino Plans to build a casino next to Citi Field took a step forward this week after a New York Senate committee voted to move a key bill forward, despite hesitation among lawmakers. The legislation, introduced by Senator John Liu, would
New York Bill Will Help Ease Path for Citi Field Casino
The owner of the New York Mets has a powerful ally in Senator John Liu A proposal to bring a casino hotel near Citi Field took a major step forward as New York State Sen. John Liu introduced a bill that could clear a key legal hurdle. The legislation, if passed, would remove the parkland
Taylor Hart Adds Third WSOPC Ring at New York’s Turning Stone Casino and Resort
The Oregon native took home over $280,00 to edge closer to $1 million in live tournament cashes Taylor Hart secured his third WSOP Circuit ring after winning the main event at Turning Stone Casino and Resort in New York. The Oregon native claimed the top prize of $280,770, bringing his career earnings past $950,000. His
Danielle Moran Wins WSOPC Ring After 10 Years Away From the Game
Turning Stone Resort and Casino has been a good luck charm for the player Danielle Moran made a memorable return to the poker scene by winning her first WSOP Circuit (WSOPC) ring at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Despite stepping away from the game for nearly a decade, she dominated Event #12: $400 Ladies
Turning Stone Casino to Host WSOP Circuit This Week
The tournament will be held at the casino starting on March 13 Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, is set to welcome the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) once again, with events kicking off on March 13. This marks the second consecutive year the casino will host a series of WSOP competitions, drawing in