Location: New York
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 proposal... 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
Bronx residents voice concerns over Bally’s casino proposal at public hearing
More than 100 people filled a Bronx high school on Tuesday for Community Board 10’s public hearing to weigh in on Bally’s proposed casino... more
New York State compact talks with Seneca Nation are stalled
The Seneca Nation of Indians held a summit for [Western New York] lawmakers on Thursday morning in Niagara Falls. Nation President J.C.... more
Embattled NYC Mayor Adams will continue to serve on casino advisory committees
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ continuance in that office despite threats of removal and calls for his resignation mean that he will... more
Pitch for casino near Citi Field heads to New York City Council; state approval uncertain
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion plan to bring a casino to Citi Field’s parking lot will head to the City Council for a vote... more


