New York State Gaming Commission News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Sportsbooks and Super Bowl betting edition
16 Feb 2024
This week, we have ESPN BET entering the New York market. As this book hits the state, another sports site is being asked to leave.
Las Vegas Sands throws hat into New York casino race
12 Jan 2023
Announces plans for a multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island.
New York continues to improve tactics to prevent underage gambling
14 Oct 2022
Earlier in October, the New York State Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery announced the launch of new training for Lottery retailers to reinforce the importance of age verification.
Three public servants appointed to New York Gaming Facility Location Board
6 Oct 2022
The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Quenia Abreu, Vicki Been and Stuart Rabinowitz to the New York Gaming Facility Location Board.
BetRivers online and mobile sportsbook launching in New York Saturday
6 Jan 2022
Upon launch, players across the state aged 21 and over can deposit funds and place bets at the award-winning BetRivers sportsbook on all mobile devices, tablets, desktop and laptop computers.
New York mobile sports betting set to launch
6 Jan 2022
The NYS Gaming Commission announced that Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Rush Street Interactive have been approved to commence operations with launch effective no earlier than Saturday, 8 January at 9 a.m.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Sports betting records and WSOP Main Event edition
12 Nov 2021
As we dive into coverage from the WSOP, we also have a construction update on a new Las Vegas resort, New York online sports betting taking a big step toward becoming reality, big-name casinos in Las Vegas for sale, and some new U.S. sports betting records.
Rush Street Interactive to operate online sports betting in New York
9 Nov 2021
The online sports betting and casino company in the U.S. announced that it was selected by the New York State Gaming Commission to operate online and mobile sports betting in New York.
Caesars Sportsbook selected to enter the Empire State
8 Nov 2021
The New York State Gaming Commission recommended Caesars for a Mobile Sports Wagering License, giving the Caesars Empire a path to bring mobile sports betting and Caesars Rewards to the Empire State.
New York's sports betting disaster
25 Oct 2021
On Friday, the New York State Gaming Commission announced what the tax rates will be for anyone unfortunate to win the right to operate online sports betting.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Vaccinations and sports betting edition
20 Aug 2021
With the Delta variant of the coronavirus wreaking havoc in several areas of the U.S., a few casinos have started to require proof of vaccinations or a negative test in order to gain entry.
New York mobile sports betting regulations approved
18 Aug 2021
The New York State Gaming Commission agreed on and published the rules and regulations for mobile sports betting in the state which plans to go live in early 2022.
New hours of operation for Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady
2 Apr 2021
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady’s new daily hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily starting Monday, 5 April. The casino has been open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
New hours of operation at Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady
14 Feb 2021
Following New York Governor Cuomo’s extension of the closing time for bars and restaurants, and approval from the New York State Gaming Commission, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady’s new daily hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Positive momentum for online poker and sports betting in Michigan and New York edition
8 Jan 2021
The gambling industry is hoping to take big strides in two U.S. states in the near future. The goal is to launch regulated online poker in Michigan along with online sports betting in New York.
Governor Cuomo pushing to legalize mobile sports betting
6 Jan 2021
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced legislation to authorize mobile sports wagering as part of the 2021 State of the State.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas adjusting edition
9 Oct 2020
Sin City is starting to look like its old self, but these properties that are open have had to make some serious changes in order to abide by the state’s policies and laws.
Roulette and craps return to Rivers Casino Schenectady
5 Oct 2020
Roulette and craps were initially not available when the casino reopened its doors on Wednesday, 9 September, following a nearly six-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rivers Casino Schenectady is reopening today
9 Sep 2020
The New York casino's new daily hours will be from 8 a.m to 2 a.m. and all guests and team members will be required to wear face coverings.
Everi to provide New York Lottery with video lottery system through 2029
14 Jan 2020
This will extend the relationship between Everi and New York for an additional 10 years. The Company will continue to earn a fixed percentage of the net revenue generated by the installed VLTs.
New York sports betting legislation passes the Senate
17 Jun 2019
Senator Joseph Addabo's sports betting bill passed the Senate after a 57-5 vote as part of an ongoing effort to legalize sports wagering in the state.
Casino City’s Friday Five: 100th story edition
14 Jun 2019
Along with New York approving sports wagering this week, we have a massive jackpot win, an online slot tournament, a millionaire made at the WSOP and a one-year celebration in Atlantic City.
Rivers Casino Schenectady comments on New York's sports betting regulations
11 Jun 2019
The casino released a comment on the New York State Gaming Commissions final approval to legalize sports betting in New York state.
Rivers Sportsbook begins construction
14 May 2019
The new sports betting lounge at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has started construction and is expected to be done later this summer.
Rivers Casino Schenectady releases comment on legalizing sports betting
20 Mar 2019
The Schenectady resort released a comment on the New York State Gaming Commission's public release of regulations to legalize sports betting in New York.
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