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January 2, 2025
Man Wounded During Illegal Gambling Hub Shooting Passes Away
A man who had been wounded during the robbery of an illegal gambling establishment in Queens has passed away. A second man had been shot but was later released from the hospital. An Unfortunate Victim Was Shot in the Head The unfortunate accident occurred on December 19, at an illegal gambling den in Queens, the […]
Industry
December 31, 2024
Nevada Remains on Top in Terms of Per-Capita Betting
Nevada remains the king of per-capita sports betting, a study by a European crypto gaming operator revealed. The research, published by the French Bitcoin casino Gamdom, shows that the average punter in Nevada would wager three times more money than the average American. Nevada Is Still Leading US Gaming in One Category Gamdom Casino predicted that […]
Lottery
December 30, 2024
NY Police Warns of Scams Amid Surge in Lottery Fever
The New York Police Department (NYPD) used the recent build-up in enthusiasm surrounding the $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot which dropped last Friday to warn consumers about bad actors who have been taking advantage of lottery hopefuls in the state. In an official statement shared on the social media website X (previously Twitter), the NYPD […]
Industry
December 9, 2024
Rise of Betting Apps Contributes to Gambling Addiction Crisis
In mid-November, we spoke about the latest report from the Lancet Public Health Commission that was warning of a series of public health risks from the online gambling boom. Now, almost three years after the launch of the mobile sports betting market in New York, similar concerns have been expressed by New York clinicians, including […]
Legal
December 6, 2024
VGW, Apple, and Google Face Illegal Gambling Lawsuit in NY
A group of people has sued VGW Apple, and Google in New York’s Southern District Court. They accuse these companies of running or backing illegal gambling operations. Class Action Claims VGW’s Apps Turn Devices Into Gambling Machines The lawsuit, filed on December 3, claims that VGW’s platforms — Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker […]
Casino
December 5, 2024
New York Teachers’ Union Rejects Caesars’ Casino Plans
The New York’s most influential teachers’ union, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has strongly rejected Caesars’ Times Square casino plans. Representatives of the union argued that the property, which is set to be located in the heart of Broadway, would undermine the famous theater district. The UFT Wants to Protect Broadway In an interview […]
Casino
November 29, 2024
Tilman Fertitta Buys New York’s Famous Keens Steakhouse for $30M
Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire from Houston, has expanded his hospitality empire by acquiring the well-known Keens Steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan for $30 million. Fertitta, who owns the Houston Rockets NBA team and heads Landry’s, called the famous restaurant a “New York jewel” and promised to maintain its rich history. Historic Keens, Iconic for Its Mutton […]
Industry
November 26, 2024
Gov. Hochul Vetoes Bill to Expedite NY Casino Development
The comprehensive and lengthy process that will see New York award a total of three new downstate licenses continues. While lawmakers pushed for speeding of the process, their efforts have so far failed to pick up speed. Now, a proposal that sought to expedite the process was vetoed in another move that reaffirmed the initial […]
Casino
November 22, 2024
Opposition to Wynn NY Casino Grows as 5,000 Join “Protect the High Line”
As the awarding of the downstate New York casino licenses draws near, the competition between casino operators intensifies. Unfortunately for them, not everyone is on board with their casino projects. The War for New York Rages On Wynn Resorts continues to face trouble in New York where locals have strongly opposed its plans for a […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Catskill OTB to Shut Down After 48 Years Due to Financial Struggles
After nearly five decades of operation, Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (OTB) will cease accepting wagers at the end of this month. The closure marks the culmination of an almost decade-long financial struggle, coupled with mismanagement and failure to adapt to New York’s rapidly shifting gambling landscape. The Company Faded into Irrelevancy Catskill OTB, which […]
