Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chairwoman Carrie Woerner may stand in the way New York’s push to legalize online casino gambling appears to be losing momentum, with key lawmakers expressing hesitation about moving forward. The latest iGaming bill, introduced by State Sen. Gary Pretlow, faces an uncertain path in the state legislature, particularly in the
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WSOP Circuit Heads to New York’s Turning Stone Casino Next Month
The series will begin on March 13 and run through March 14 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is making its return to Turning Stone Resort Casino next month, bringing high-stakes action and major prizes to New York. Scheduled to run from March 13 to March 24, this stop on the WSOPC promises an
New York Has Another Online Gambling Bill Ready for Debate
Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is once again pushing the state to make a move on iGaming New York is once again considering legalizing online poker and casino games. Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. has introduced SB 2614, a bill aiming to regulate online gambling in the state. Addabbo, a long-time supporter of online gaming legislation, has
New York Senator Continues Push For iGaming Legalization
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo is hoping to force New York’s governor to move on online casinos New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. continues to advocate for the legalization of iGaming. He’s suggested it could generate significant revenue to support Governor Kathy Hochul’s ambitious 2025 initiatives. During her recent State of the State address,
NY Governor Under Fire for Rejecting Casino Licensing Timeline
Gov. Hochul vetoes a measure that would have expedited the licensing process New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing criticism after vetoing a bill that would have established clear deadlines for the licensing process of three downstate casinos. The bill, known as S9673A, aimed to set a timeline for the submission of casino applications and
New Regulations Coming To Gambling, Sports Betting in New York
New York is cracking down on where gambling ads can be found, even online New York is tightening its regulations on sports betting by introducing new measures to promote responsible gambling. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill into law that mandates all advertisements for mobile sports betting to include warnings about the potential risks
It Seems There’s No Chance of Success for NY Bill To Expedite Casino Licensing
A bill that would have forced an expedited licensing timeline will die in two days Efforts to expedite the licensing process for downstate casinos in New York appear to be facing significant challenges. A bill passed earlier this summer by New York lawmakers aimed to accelerate the process and bring more transparency to it. However,
NY Senator Addabbo Knows How To Ensure Online Casinos Are Legalized
If online casino operators push employment expansion, lawmakers will listen New York Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has recently expressed his agreement with a proposal that could significantly impact the future of iGaming legislation in the state. Yesterday, Addabbo shared a statement endorsing an idea put forth by gaming attorney Daniel Wallach. Wallach, in an
Las Vegas Sands Closer to a Possible New York Casino
Sands has been given a 42-year lease to operate the Nassau Coliseum, possibly leading to a casino The Nassau County Legislature recently approved a proposal to lease the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property to Las Vegas Sands. This decision, which passed with an 18-1 vote, came after the county’s Planning Commission and the Legislature’s Rules
New York bill would expand gambling ad restrictions to sports betting
The state is rapidly cutting back on how gambling and betting operators can advertise New York lawmakers are proposing stricter regulations for sportsbook advertising, aiming to extend existing restrictions currently applicable to retail casinos to the online sports betting industry. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel’s Bill A10658, if passed, would further tighten New York’s grip on sportsbook
New York casino licensing process closer to the finish line
A revamped bill once again changes the timeline for when new casinos could be licensed Lawmakers in New York have already approved SB9673, but the downstate retail casino licensing process has yet to be accelerated. On June 24, Robert Williams, Executive Director of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), said the regulator would wait
New York casino bill would allocate revenue to fund the MTA
The fledgling public transportation system needs casinos to fund its operations Lawmakers in New York are awaiting the final decisions on three New York City casino licenses to try to regain Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) funding that was lost when Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed her congestion pricing plan. The MTA was set to receive most