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MGM Resorts’s Partnership With The Yankees Suggests Confidence in New York’s Potential
MGM Resorts International is now a “proud partner of the New York Yankees.” The gaming giant and baseball team announced a partnership that will result in exclusive VIP experiences for MGM Rewards members. The partnership will also enhance MGM’s visibility in the state, which could help the company secure a full casino license for its […]
New York Casino Application Deadline Set By Siting Board for 3 Downstate Licenses
On June 27, 2025, New Yorkers will know which developers are serious about building casinos downstate. Because that’s the due date for formal applications for full commercial casino licenses. Until now, New York City residents have only seen public relations campaigns and rumors about entities interested in building casinos or expanding existing ones. On June […]
New York iGaming Legalization Unlikely After Hochul Says Existing Budget Remains
Legalizing iGaming in New York seems less likely now that the governor released a statement saying she’ll find a way to make the existing budget work. On June 26, Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul announced that her administration would coordinate with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) leaders to fund public transportation. New York online casino advocates had […]
Addabbo: New York iGaming Legislation Could Pass in 2024, But Hopes Hinge on Hochul
New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus on June 25 that lawmakers may discuss legalizing online casinos if the legislature holds a special session. However, he said, all iGaming hopes hinge on Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul. Scuttlebutt is that the New York State Legislature, which adjourned on June 7, may reconvene for a […]
New York’s Gaming Regulator Will Do As Governor Wishes About Casino Licensing Acceleration Bill
The New York downstate retail casino licensing selection process hasn’t accelerated yet, despite the New York State Legislature‘s approval of SB9673. On June 24, the state regulator’s executive director said the commission would wait until the governor decided on the bill. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) will follow the direction chosen by Gov. Kathleen […]
Illegal Gambling Site Ubet1288 Tied to Gambino Crime Family in New York Indictment
New York State authorities have issued an indictment linking 17 alleged ‘soldiers’ and associates of the Gambino crime family to a loansharking operation and an illegal offshore gambling site known as ubet1288. The 84-count indictment details activities that investigators say occurred across Staten Island and New Jersey between July 2021 and June 2023. The complaint, filed in […]
Addabbo to Wants to Work With Governor to Fund MTA and Accelerate Casino Licensing Process
Now that New York legislators approved state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.‘s plan to accelerate the stalled retail casino license process, he’s told Bonus he’s ready to work with the governor to get SB9673 signed into law. Meanwhile, one potential casino developer was so excited about the March 2026 licensee selection deadline that The Coney […]
New York Casino Licensing Process Bill Relayed to Assembly After Senate Approval
New York’s bill to accelerate the retail casino license selection process sped up on July 7 when the Senate delivered the measure to the Assembly. State Senators had approved SB9673 on June 7, a day after the New York State Legislature was scheduled to adjourn. The measure proposed by state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., […]
Addabbo Survey Results Show Senator’s District Favors Legal iGaming, Prostitution
New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. wasn’t surprised that his constituents favored legalizing online casinos, poker, and iLottery. However, the Democrat from Woodhaven was a little astonished to see that his Queens constituents believed legalizing prostitution was the right thing to do. Addabbo revealed those thoughts to Bonus as he discussed the results of […]
Early 2026 Becomes New York Casino License Bill Deadline, Nearing Hochul’s Reelection Bid
A bill designed to expedite the downstate New York casino licensing process saw a change on June 4 that effectively brings licensee selection into March 2026. If lawmakers approve SB9673, it’s likely to happen on June 7, state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus on June 5. Addabbo, D-Woodhaven, said scheduling a vote in […]
