Location: New York
Bally’s offers Bronx residents ownership stake in proposed NYC casino, pledges community funds
The company vying to open a casino in The Bronx really wants neighbors to have a vested interest in the proposed gaming facility. Bally’s... more
NYC council overwhelmingly supports zoning changes for Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock casino bid near Citi Field
The City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park... more
New York casino revenue down 7% year-over-year in February
New York casinos have reported a statewide gross gaming revenue of $51.1 million in February, down 7% from the $55.3 million generated in... more
New York: County looks to spend $3M more in legal fights over Sands casino bid
Nassau County could spend an additional $3 million in taxpayer money on defending itself against two lawsuits opposing a casino resort... more
Local entities cut off from casino cash with New York’s Seneca compact in limbo
The casino gaming compact between the state of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians expired on Dec. 31, 2023, leaving host communities... more
New York senator proposes sweepstakes ban
New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo has proposed an explicit ban on sweepstakes casinos by introducing Senate Bill S5935. The bill was... more
Could New York sports betting see more operators and lower taxes?
A proposal to expand the NY sports betting market while potentially cutting the tax rate in half could be discussed this session.... more
Casino bidders among top spenders as record $138M pledged to lobby NYC officials
Mets owner Steve Cohen and other casino bidders are going all in. Six of the top 10 spenders lobbying the New York City government last... more
Local businesses detail opposition to Wynn/Related’s NYC casino bid
A pair of small business owners in New York City wrote an op-ed in last Friday’s AM New York in opposition to Wynn Entertainment’s... more
New York: Seneca Gaming appoints Cynthia Liu as Chief Marketing Officer
Seneca Gaming has named Cynthia Liu its new Chief Marketing Officer. Liu will lead strategic marketing initiatives for the corporation and... more


