Steve Cohen, owner of the Mets, has cleared a major obstacle for his planned casino and entertainment district next to Citi Field, positioning the $8 billion Metropolitan Park project for final state approval. Cohen and … Read more
The New York State Gaming Commission will soon decide on three major casino projects in Manhattan. This decision could change the city’s entertainment and gaming scene. The meeting will take place at the Robert F. … Read more
For the past year, numerous operators have been vying for a casino license in New York City, and today those dreams could become a reality as the New York Gaming Board is set to vote … Read more
New York City is currently bidding for a new casino license, and with several big players vying for the opportunity, a 12-billion-dollar proposal stands out. Wynn Resorts and Related Companies have partnered to bring a … Read more
Nassau County legislatures, in a move aimed at boosting the local economy, approved a lease agreement for a 6 billion dollar casino project pitched by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. This project holds the promise … Read more
Nearly 700 Resort World casino employees in the Empire State have signed a letter rebutting Sen. Joe Addabbo’s push for legislation to allow online casino gambling. The letter read, “We find it appalling that you … Read more
Billionaire Steve Cohen is no stranger to the state of New York; he is a hedge fund billionaire and the current owner of the New York Mets. However, he still needs to be approved for … Read more
New York Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. recently introduced State Bill 4856, which seeks to legalize online gambling, or gaming, to generate more revenue for the state. The bill is all-inclusive and seeks to allow online table games, … Read more
The United States is currently undergoing a massive wave of gambling expansions, both online and in the retail space. Dwindling tax revenues resulting from COVID-19 lockdowns have empowered state lawmakers to push for more lenient … Read more
As legal online sports betting in New York creeps its way closer to reality, oppositionists continue to grow in both size and power. Much of the drama is concurrent with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s departure from … Read more