In his most recent budget address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made it clear that he is not any closer to changing his stance on online gambling. The state has a huge budget deficit and senators supporting the expansion of sports betting onto online and mobile platforms view sports gambling revenue as a way to […]
Four New York’s new casinos are facing their set of changes. The four New York casinos started opening in 2017. All the casinos were up and running in time for the NFL 2019-20 season. The New York Giants and Jets both could find victory, but the casino won on their behalf. The casinos saw a […]
Resorts World Catskills, which has been deemed as ‘nearly bankrupt’, has been sold to a Malaysian billionaire. The New York-based casino, which is said to be the largest in the upstate area, has accepted a buyout. Empire Resorts, which is the parent company of Resorts World Catskills, had announced at the beginning of the week […]
The New York Supreme Court has thrown the future of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) in the state into a state of confusion. This comes after a ruling by the court that DFS constitutes illegal gambling in the state. This means that the future for the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings in New York is uncertain […]
Things don’t seem to be going so well for Resorts World Catskills. The hotel and casino opened its doors back in February 2018, and there was plenty of excitement to go around. The property looked set to revitalize the area, but things haven’t worked out that way. Recent figures released suggest that Resorts World Catskills […]
Resorts World Catskills opened its doors in February 2018. It was thought that it would be the crowning achievement of New York’s casino expansion plans. However, things have not been going according to plan, and since opening, it has brought in less than half of what its predicted gaming revenue. So far, Resorts World Catskills […]
The City of Niagara Falls in New York is currently in the process of creating a worst-case scenario budget for the year ahead. The city is currently being forced to prepare this budget under the assumption that the Seneca Nation’s casino, located in the city, will continue to withhold funds in 2018. The ongoing dispute […]
Resorts World Catskills announced last week that the casino and hotel would officially open to the public on the 8th of February 2018. This is the first time the new casino has had an opening date, and the best news is that it is around three weeks ahead of schedule. Resorts World Catskills will be […]
In New Jersey, gambling is forbidden outside of Atlantic City. However, a year ago there was a referendum that sought to end the New Jersey gambling monopoly held by Atlantic City. The referendum wanted to allow a casino to be built in North New Jersey, but it was soundly defeated during the November 2016 elections. […]
Lawmakers in the state of New York are reportedly trying to find clever ways to allow sports betting in the state if the Supreme Court overturns PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports p[rotection Act). Lawmakers are trying to figure out how to allow sports betting to take place at horse racetracks, pari-mutuel betting venues, and non-tribal […]
A player in New York has won a rather nice jackpot while playing Three Card Poker. The player in question was gambling at the Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady, New York. While playing Three Card Poker with a progressive jackpot, they got lucky and won. Player gets Royal Flush to Win The lucky winner […]
The City of Niagara Falls is in some serious trouble at the moment. A recent audit has suggested that the city will run out of money by the end of 2017. This is due to the Seneca Nation of Indians halting their casino revenue sharing program with the state of New York. The city of […]
New York counties are in a better place with regards to funding this year, thanks to the relaxing of gambling regulations. Thanks to changes that allowed for new casinos to be built, various New York counties are finding that they have more tax money at their disposal. New York Counties Get Revenue Boost Many local […]
Madison Square Gardens, or rather the company that owns it, has recently announced that it has taken a controlling stake in an eSports Franchise. This adds the electronic sporting events to its portfolio of live entertainment events. The franchise that Madison Square Gardens have bought a share in is one of the oldest League of […]
The City of Niagara Falls in the state of New York is demanding answers after the Seneca Nation decided to freeze its revenue sharing program with the state. The city is concerned that without the additional funding provided by Seneca’s casinos, the city will be left with less funding than it needs. The situation with […]
Niagara Falls – it looks like trouble may be brewing just across the border in Canada. The Niagara Fallsview Casino in Canada is currently working on proposals to build a new theatre. This casino has a range of table games and slots available for people who are visiting the most famous waterfall in North America […]