Senator Addabbo is already tweaking the language of his planned online gaming bill New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. plans to introduce iGaming expansion legislation in December. It continues to evolve, and could include language that would seek to legalize peer-to-peer online poker, as well as authorization to join a multi-state compact to support online
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New York online casino legislation still in the works
Several lawmakers expect to push harder for online casinos next year It hasn’t been easy for lawmakers to eventually reach the goal of legalizing online casinos in New York, but things are transforming for 2024 that could completely alter the online gaming landscape as the state prepares for big changes. New York’s online gamblers are
Four men charged with robbery following poker room heist
The four could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for the theft Last summer, in a predawn heist, five men wearing masks and carrying automatic rifles robbed a high-stakes poker game at a private poker club off Central Avenue in New York City. They escaped with thousands of dollars after assaulting and
New York tribal gaming compact on the verge of collapse
Days after NY agreed to halt a casino development, trouble emerges with the Seneca Nation According to Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr., negotiations over renewing the lucrative state gaming compact have gone sour. Putting it bluntly, he called the state’s latest offer an “insult.” In a three-minute video message, Armstrong addressed the state of
New York’s tribal casino expansion in limbo
The New York Assembly calls time on the ongoing negotiations Lawmakers are trying to save the day after New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie tweeted that he would not move ahead for a legislative vote on a bill allowing the governor’s office to sign a new casino deal with the Seneca Nation. Heeastie noted the
Controversy emerges over “secret” casino plan in New York
New York is negotiating its compact with the Seneca Nation, but lawmakers aren’t happy Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is having to spend time putting out political fires. This comes as she has been forced to reassure political adversaries of her non-involvement in the ongoing discussions concerning a casino in the Rochester region between
New York Senator committed to bringing iGaming to the state
Joseph Addabbo is confident the state will open its doors to online casinos and lotteries New York Senator Joe Addabbo is not content with just having the largest sports betting shop in the nation. In addition, he ardently aims to introduce an online casino and lottery. Addabbo confidently asserts that it’s only a matter of