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New York Jurisdiction News
CFTC sues New York over prediction markets
27 Apr 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to halt the State of New York’s efforts to apply state gambling laws against CFTC-registered contract markets.
Splash Sports Launches QuickPicks in New York
2 Mar 2026
Splash is the first new licensed fantasy sports operator in New York in nearly a decade and only the second licensed fantasy operator to offer a player pick’em style game in the state.
Attorney General James sues game developer
26 Feb 2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve Corporation, a video game developer, for illegally promoting gambling through video games popular with children and teenagers.
New Millionaire for Life lottery game ready for New York
18 Feb 2026
Launching on 22 February, the new game boasts a top prize of $1 million a year for life and the second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life.
SGLA condemns New York ban on Social Plus games
10 Dec 2025
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance expressed deep disappointment over New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to sign S. 5935-A / A. 6745-A into law.
New York Attorney General orders online sweepstakes casinos to cease and desist
6 Jun 2025
AG Letitia James says that 26 online sweepstakes casinos operating in the state are "illegal, dangerous, and can seriously ruin people's finances."
SPGA opposes New York bill that would prohibit social sweepstakes games
16 Mar 2025
The Social and Promotional Games Association argues that social sweepstakes are a legal form of entertainment and you don't need to "outlaw something if it is already illegal."
Underdog Fantasy exits New York, pays $17.5 million settlement
14 Mar 2025
To comply with New York regulations, Underdog Fantasy will stop offering particular contests, concluding an agreement with the state and ending operation of some contests through Synkt.
Fanatics Sportsbook enters New York
29 Feb 2024
New York marks the 15th state for the Fanatics Sportsbook and sports fans can download the book on iOS and Android to begin their experience.
ESPN BET to launch in New York via PENN's acquisition of Wynn license
13 Feb 2024
PENN Entertainment has acquired Wynn Interactive's New York mobile sports wagering licenses, providing the company with access to the massive market beginning this year.
Casino City’s Friday Five: US sports betting revenue records edition
19 Jan 2024
The big casino industry news this week saw a pair of U.S. markets set new sports betting records at the end of 2023, while more recently, iGaming in Ontario also saw an increase.
Internet Vikings solidifies its position in the US
30 May 2023
The company became the first sports betting hosting provider to be fully licensed in Arizona and vendor registered in New York.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Casino construction, cruises, and ebbs and flows of US gambling
17 Mar 2023
We have two land-based casino renovations, another casino pairing with a cruise line, New York proposing online casino games, and Massachusetts fast out of the online sports betting blocks.
This Week in Gambling: New York online casino and poker games being proposed
15 Mar 2023
This week's gambling news from J. Todd is all about how online casino and poker games in New York could become a reality.
Internet Vikings expand footprint with Mississippi and New York
13 Mar 2023
The company will also continue to focus on newly launched markets in Massachusetts and Ohio.
New York proposes online casino business
16 Feb 2023
Senator Joe Addabbo’s iGaming bill would grant one license per each of the state’s nine sports betting operators, including FanDuel and DraftKings.
New York politician introduces Betting on our Future Act
9 Feb 2023
The new proposed legislation would ban all online and electronic advertising of sports gambling.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Records, jackpots and Big Apple online poker edition
20 Jan 2023
We have not one, not two, but three all-time gambling records, three major jackpots, and last, but not least, a bill introduced in New York to legalize online poker.
New York online sportsbooks slow down in April
9 May 2022
After torrid first three months, New York’s online sports betting industry enters seasonal slowdown with $1.4 billion in April wagers, according to PlayNY.
Caesars Sportsbook debuts mobile sports betting in New York
8 Jan 2022
After being named one of the first operators to receive a license for mobile sports wagering operations in the state, Caesars Entertainment today made history with its online and mobile sports betting app, accepting its first sports wagers in the Empire State.
New York approves legal online sports betting
7 Apr 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo included the framework of a mobile sports betting deal in the state's 2022 Fiscal Year budget, saying it "could be the largest sports wagering market in the U.S."
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