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Industry
March 6, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Casino Push Dominates NYC Lobbying Scene
By the end of the year, a total of three new downstate casino licenses in New York are expected to be awarded. As competition is fierce, considering that close to a dozen companies have demonstrated interest in winning one of the coveted licenses, lobbying efforts throughout last year have intensified. Cohen-Backed Company Spends $1.4M on […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
SPGA Says New York’s Proposed Sweeps Ban Would Hurt Small Businesses
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an industry body promoting a responsible sweepstakes sector and championing the rights of the sweepstakes industry, has responded to New York’s mulled sweepstakes ban. The association firmly opposed the measure, arguing that it would hurt smaller businesses in the state. SB 5935 Seeks to Put an End to […]
Casino
March 4, 2025
Small Businesses Speak Out Against Wynn Hudson Yards Casino
The proposed $12 billion casino and resort project by Wynn Resorts and Related Companies at Hudson Yards continues to spark heated debate in New York City. While the developers claim the venue will bring substantial economic opportunities, small business owners remain apprehensive, fearing that the massive casino will impact their livelihoods and dramatically change the […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Mafia-Tied Gambling Den Owner Doubts Staged Police Raid
The owner of an illegal gambling den cast doubt on a staged police raid at his establishment while testifying Thursday, shedding new light on an ex-Nassau County detective’s alleged attempt to pressure rival crime families into closing their operations. Hector Rosario, 51, is currently on trial for obstructing justice and making false statements to the […]
Industry
February 21, 2025
NY Metropolitan Park Casino Secures City Planning Commission Approval
Pursing one out of a total of three New York casino licenses, Steve Cohen, the billionaire, entrepreneur and New York Mets owner, joined forces with Hard Rock Entertainment. Their casino bid, a large entertainment and gaming complex, proposes redevelopment of land currently used for a parking lot located west of Citi Field in Flushing. Only […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Breaking Down the 2025 NY Casino License Race and Bidders
Leading gaming and hospitality giants, joined by real estate developers, all interested in securing a casino license in New York are looking forward to the success such an opportunity may bring. While there are currently 11 proposals, filed by major players and coalitions, there are only three downstate licenses up for grabs. If There Are […]
Sports
February 3, 2025
Mafiosi Plead Guilty to Multiple Charges in NY Illegal Betting Scheme
The Eastern District of New York saw five members of a Mafia-style organization plead guilty to multiple charges involving but not limited to racketeering, money laundering and gambling. The charges were tied to an illegal betting operation that was run in New York City and offered alternate betting markets to the legally available ones under […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
Sands NY Casino Bid Faces Opposition from Nassau Activists
A total of three new downstate licenses will be up for grabs in New York. Previously, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board confirmed a deadline of June 27, 2025, that all interested applicants need to file their bids by. Recognizable gaming and hospitality giants are exploring options for a casino license bid with the list […]
Business
January 28, 2025
NY Gambling Regulator Adds Members to Gaming Facility Location Board
Major gaming and hospitality operators are looking forward to securing one out of three New York downstate casino licenses. While efforts to speed up the process have so far failed, a couple of fresh appointments announced by the New York State Gaming Commission may signal another push to expedite the process. New York Gaming Facility […]
Casino
January 28, 2025
Ex-Nassau Detective Faces Trial for Helping Bonanno Crime Family
Hector Rosario, a former Nassau County detective, will soon face trial in Brooklyn Federal Court. He stands accused of obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI. Fired Nassau Cop Allegedly Worked with Bonannos to Shut Down Competing Gambling Dens Prosecutors claim Rosario, who lost his job in 2022 worked with the Bonanno crime family. […]
