Location: New York
New York sports betting soars in May
Revenue from online sports betting in New York State shot up 34 percent in May. Handle increased even more: 45 percent. The high hold of... more
New York: With Belmont in Saratoga, horse racing’s history and hope are linked
In 1863, John (Old Smoke) Morrissey, seeing promise in an upstate town with natural springs and access to the wealthy and foolhardy from... more
Resorts World lobbying efforts seen in bill to speed up NYC-area casino licensing
Last month, Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced legislation to dramatically speed up the licensing process for three casinos in or around New... more
Two more charged in betting scandal that ended Jontay Porter’s NBA career
NEW YORK (AP) — Two more men were charged Thursday in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors... more
Democratic congressman wants to ban slot machines on military bases
Slot machines on military bases could be banned under an amendment a congressman wants to add to the House’s annual must-pass defense... more
New York City: Here’s a look at 17 defendants in alleged mob-linked gambling, loansharking ring
Attorney General Letitia James revealed this week the names of more than a dozen defendants arrested in the takedown of an alleged $22... more
New York City: Mob-backed sports gambling and loansharking operation busted in Staten Island
State investigators busted a mob-backed sports gambling operation in Staten Island that doubled as a lucrative loansharking scheme,... more
Bill fine-tuning New York’s sports betting advertising laws passes senate
With only a day left before New York lawmakers break for the summer, one bill appears destined for passage. Last week, the Senate passed... more
Federal officials make arrest in alleged NBA betting scheme involving Jontay Porter
A Brooklyn man authorities say assisted former Toronto Raptors guard Jontay Porter in an illegal sports betting scheme has been arrested... more
New York: Deadlines For downstate casino licensing could pass Legislature after amendment
An amended New York downstate casino bill would not necessarily accelerate the licensing process for three New York City casinos but would... more
