Location: New York

02/07/23 10:41 AM

New York: MGM Empire City revamps casino floor

  • David McKee, CDC Gaming
Although it hopes to upgrade from video lottery terminals (VLTs) to full-fledged slot machines in the near future, MGM Empire City in... more
02/05/23 9:14 PM

With Las Vegas in the past, Sands sets sights on New York and Texas

  • Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent
Las Vegas Sands, which sold its Strip holdings a year ago and is now an Asia-centric company with casino resorts in Macau and Singapore,... more
02/05/23 9:11 PM

Forum on Sands’ proposed casino at Long Island’s Nassau Hub draws big group of construction trade workers

  • Lorena Mongelli, Newsday
A lecture hall at Hofstra University was packed with more than 400 attendees for a forum Saturday to discuss the process for a casino at... more
02/05/23 9:00 PM

New York moves closer to first $2 billion monthly sports wagering handle

  • Chris Altruda, Sports Handle
The New York State Gaming Commission reported more than $344.8 million sports wagering handle for the week ending Jan. 29, adding suspense... more
02/04/23 8:59 AM

Analyst sees legislative “buzzsaw” for gaming

  • David McKee, CDC Gaming
Pronouncing the current spate of legislative initiatives involving gaming expansion “interesting and exciting,” B Global founder Brendan... more
02/02/23 9:31 PM

New York governor’s budget proposal would allow state to issue bonds to renovate Belmont Park

  • Matt Hegarty, Daily Racing Form
A proposed budget released on Wednesday by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul included an item that would allow the state to issue bonds that would... more
02/01/23 4:13 PM

New York City: Hofstra University, Nassau Community College disagree over benefits of casino at coliseum hub

  • Jennifer McLogan, CBS New York
A proposed partnership is creating backlash on Long Island. Should Nassau Community College become the primary employee training center for... more
02/01/23 4:03 PM

New York: Governor eyes casino revenue to avoid subway cuts

  • Jimmy Vielkind, The Wall Street Journal
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will seek to raise payroll taxes on downstate businesses and use revenue from new casinos to bolster mass... more
01/31/23 8:49 PM

DraftKings, FanDuel warn New York lawmakers high tax rate could threaten state’s mobile sports betting success

  • Robert Harding, The Auburn Citizen
New York has reaped the rewards of mobile sports betting, but operators warn that the state’s high tax rate could put its success in... more
01/31/23 8:48 PM

New York restaurants press state lawmakers for on-site gambling

  • Peter Romeo, Restaurant Business
New York’s restaurants want a share of the jackpot their state is collecting from on-site gambling. The New York State Restaurant... more