Location: New York
Simplebet promotes Andre Bessette to chief product officer
Sports betting technology company Simplebet has promoted Vice President of Product Andre Bessette to chief product officer. Founded in 2018... more
Facing headwinds, New York Mets owner launches new strategy for Queens casino bid
The owner of the New York Mets wants to expand his footprint in the Empire State with a casino at Citi Field. A left-flank lawmaker is... more
New York: County says it will rework its lease approval process in effort to build Sands resort and casino
Nassau County tells News 12 that it will rework its lease approval process in its ongoing efforts to build a resort and casino at the... more
New York lawmaker eyes expansion of fantasy sports games, leagues — with one catch
A New York lawmaker wants to expand fantasy sports games and update rules to keep pace with fan preferences and changes in the market.... more
New York weekly mobile sports-betting handle surges to $487 million
The New York State Gaming Commission reported a mobile sports betting handle of $487 million for the week ending April 14, with the NCAA... more
New York regulator agrees with NCAA over nationwide ban on college player prop bets
The chair of the New York State Gaming Commission has gone on the record with his support of a nationwide ban on college player prop bets.... more
New York City Council approves zoning changes to legalize casinos in the Big Apple
The City Council approved on Thursday a measure that would legalize casinos in certain corners of the five boroughs — though over a dozen... more
Not only New York casinos threaten Atlantic City. Developer predicts Meadowlands casino is coming
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City casinos are facing threats on multiple fronts from new competitors not just in New York, but... more
Las Vegas Sands CEO disappointed in New York licensing delays, interested in Thailand
The CEO of Las Vegas Sands said he’s disappointed in the delay in the casino-licensing process in New York and excited about the... more
New York: Long Island casino to break ground on $210M expansion to stay ahead of competition
Suffolk OTB will break ground on a $210 million expansion of Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel ahead of its competitors vying for the coveted NYC... more
