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New York Lottery Announces Earlier Cut-Off For Mega Millions Ticket Sales
New York Lottery players just lost 45 minutes to buy Mega Millions tickets. Starting on April 4, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is pulling back the purchase deadline for Mega Millions tickets to 10 p.m. on draw days. Currently, draw-day tickets are available until 10:45 p.m. However, with the April 4 shift, the purchase […]
Sands New York Casino Proposal ‘Entirely Inappropriate,’ Says Hofstra University
Opposition to a Las Vegas Sands-backed proposal for a casino at Nassau Coliseum continues to mount as Hofstra University joins the list of detractors. In an open letter, university trustees deemed the school’s neighboring Nassau hub “an entirely inappropriate location for a casino.” According to the letter, the Hub is: surrounded by educational institutions from […]
BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook Class Actions Say That ‘Free’ Bets Actually Cost Money
BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook face similar class action suits in federal court in New York, alleging “untruthful and deceptive promises.” The complaints involve promotions by the two online sports betting operators advertising “risk-free” or “free” first bets. Such offers usually require a qualifying deposit and may pay out betting credits rather than cash. Messaging by […]
New York Online Casino Bill Unmentioned in Addabbo Statement About Budget
As promised, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. stopped talking about his New York online casino bill after it wasn’t included in the $233 billion state budget. On March 17, Addabbo published a statement about the budget that the New York State Legislature must approve by April 1, and he didn’t once mention iGaming. Addabbo, […]
Downstate New York Casinos a Pot of Gold for Lobbyists, Consultants
It could be years before the first shovel breaks ground on any of the three proposed downstate New York casinos. Yet, the business of casinos already has money flowing as competing camps lobby to win one of the highly sought-after licenses. According to an investigation by Politico, lobbying firms behind 10 proposed casinos have already […]
New York Online Casino Legalization Hopes Likely Dead
New York online casino legalization may not happen in 2023, says S4856‘s sponsor. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.‘s office told Bonus on March 13 that the measure probably won’t make it into the budget lawmakers are discussing. Bills that are included in the $227 billion state budget tend to become law. Addabbo’s press secretary, […]
New York Gov. Hochul Formally Proclaims March Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Governor Kathleen C. Hochul has made it official that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in New York. Dr. Chinazo O. Cunningham, the commissioner of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), delivered the formal proclamation on the Governor’s behalf. Cunningham spoke during a joint media conference held by New York State’s […]
New York Online Casino Legalization Efforts Continue, Perhaps Into the Weekend
New York online casino legalization efforts will continue into March 10 and perhaps March 11, according to state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.‘s office. The Ozone Park Democrat told a group of iGaming leaders on March 7 that March 9 would be the do-or-die date for A3634 and S4856. Addabbo’s press secretary, Anthony Giudice, tells […]
Sen. Addabbo: iGaming Legislation Dead in NY on March 9 Without Support
The 2023 effort to expand online gambling in New York will fail if Assembly or Senate iGaming bills aren’t included in the “one house” versions of the State Legislature‘s budget proposal on March 9. So state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. urged iGaming leaders he’d gathered for a roundtable discussion on March 7 to reach out […]
New York Online Gambling Sees Mix: iGaming Meeting, ‘Predatory Sportsbook Bonuses’ Bill
New York online gambling may see a mixture of love and hate this month, with a March 7 iGaming meeting scheduled with lawmakers and attempts to further regulate existing legal online sports betting. The Empire State saw movement on the latter on March 3, when state Sen. Peter B. Harckham filed S5395 – a bill […]
