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Job Seekers With Criminal Convictions May Get a Second Chance in New York
New Yorkers still need employment, but he will talk with his legislative director before he reintroduces a bill allowing job seekers with criminal convictions to apply for work in the gaming industry, said state Sen. Joseph Addabbo. Addabbo, D-Ozone Park, sponsored S1443B last year that sought to remove the “automatic disqualification” of would-be New York […]
Downstate New York Casino License Process Is Underway
Downstate New York casino license hopefuls are having an experience that may be familiar to many New York City apartment-seekers. The latter often need a pile of cash to cover the first month’s rent, last month’s, and a security deposit. The former, the would-be gaming facility operators, must hand over $1 million just to be […]
New York Online Casino Talks on Agenda with Legislature Back in Session Today
New York online casino legalization groundwork happened last year so this year, serious discussions will occur with lawmakers who returned at noon today to Albany, promises state Sen. Joseph Addabbo. Addabbo, D-Ozone Park, told Bonus that he recently talked with a few fellow members of the New York State Legislature. They were eager to find […]
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Online Casino Legalization in 2023 – What Are the Odds for NY, IL, and IN?
Sadly, 2022 has been a dud of a year when it comes to states legalizing online casino. At least 2021 saw Connecticut legalize and launch within the same calendar year. Before that, we have to go back to Michigan, and the tail end of 2019, to see an iGaming bill receive a governor’s signature. Of course, lawmakers have had a few […]
New York Casinos Could Offer Job Opportunities for Those With Criminal Records
On Dec 6, the New York Senate sent a bill to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk that would allow certain people with felony convictions to apply for jobs in the gambling industry. It would remove barriers for such candidates to apply for the necessary gaming and employee licenses. The bill still automatically disqualifies applicants whose criminal […]
Jay Z, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Among Celebrities to Back NYC Caesars Palace Bid
It appears that “Brooklyn’s Finest“ has designs for the heart of Times Square. Manhattan-based mega-developer SL Green announced to investors on Monday it and Caesars Entertainment have a new partner for the joint bid for a New York City casino. The new partner is billionaire businessman Shawn Carter, better known as rap icon Jay-Z. The […]
New York Online Casino 2023 Discussions Unharmed by Anti-Bonus Bill, Addabbo Says
New York online casino legalization talks will continue unscathed by a state Senate bill introduced on Wednesday, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. just told Bonus in a phone interview. S9605 proposes additional oversight of online sportsbook bonus practices. If anything, Addabbo said the news Bonus broke on Wednesday and others published today will alert […]
New York Online Sports Betting Target of Bill About ‘Predatory Sportsbook Bonuses’
New York online sports betting is in the crosshairs of a state Senate bill proposed today. S9605 directs the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) “to promulgate rules and regulations regarding predatory sportsbook bonuses in mobile sports betting.” New York’s online sportsbooks launched on Jan. 8. Today’s 1-page proposal to amend the “racing, pari-mutuel wagering and […]
Addabbo Rolls Up His Sleeves to Begin Work on New York Online Casino, Poker
A day after winning reelection with 55% of the vote, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. spoke with Bonus about his plans to ensure lawmakers discuss legalizing New York online casino and poker during 2023. Ideally, the Democrat from Ozone Park said he would like to see bills legalizing iGaming included in the Fiscal Year […]
