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Addabbo Hosts New York Responsible Gaming Webinar, May Take Learnings Into March Outreach
New York State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. hosted a webinar on Sept. 13 to offer problem gambling education to his constituents. On Sept. 18, his office issued a press release about the Responsible Gaming Education Month effort. Plus, his office told Bonus that Addabbo’s New York responsible gaming webinar may yield learnings he can […]
A DraftKings Marketing Misdeed May Impact New York Sportsbook Regulations
American marketers like online sports betting operator DraftKings can largely self-regulate their messages. That freedom may soon be called into question by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC). That’s because, on Sept. 10, DraftKings ran a “Never Forget” parlay about three New York teams playing on Sept. 11. “Never Forget” is the phrase uttered […]
DraftKings Apologizes for 9/11 ‘Never Forget’ Sports Betting Parlay
DraftKings apologized on Sept. 11 for a parlay it offered sports bettors titled “Never Forget” that featured wagers on three New York teams. “Never Forget” references the way Americans honor the memory of the terror attacks 22 years ago on this day. The attacks by terrorists who hijacked planes killed nearly 3,000 Americans, primarily in […]
Gov Hochul No Longer Recused from Seneca Talks After Husband Retires
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can partake in negotiations with the Seneca Nation on a new gambling compact after recusals put in place in 2021 became unwarranted when her husband retired from Delaware North. In a statement post on Aug. 30, Hochul said her recusal memo was updated to reflect that financial conflict of interest […]
Would-Be Downstate New York Retail Casino Applicants Get Answers From Licensing Board
While no developer names are attached to the questions from possible downstate New York retail casino applicants, all of the content in those queries became public record on Aug. 30. That’s because today, the Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB), appointed by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to oversee the siting process for three […]
Addabbo Remains Active With Gambling Advocacy, Hosting Problem Gambling Zoom on Sept. 13
New York State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will host a Zoom meeting to educate his constituents about problem gambling. The 7 to 8 p.m. meeting on Sept. 13 is presented by the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and co-sponsored by Resorts World New York City. The gambling facility is located within the […]
WynnBet’s Multi-State App Bound for New Jersey, Michigan, New York After Roll-Out in 6 States
WynnBet, luxury hospitality outfit Wynn Resort’s new multi-state online casino and sports betting app, will soon launch in New Jersey, Michigan, and New York. In the meantime, WynnBet’s replacement to its state-specific apps is available in six new states. According to Wynn, the app now gives players in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia […]
Board May Soon Request Applications for 3 Downstate New York Retail Casino Licenses
Contrary to popular belief, the board that will ultimately recommend which retail casino proposals to present to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) for approval hasn’t yet requested applications. Yet that day is near for the NYSGC-appointed Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB). The board may soon request formal applications for three downstate New York […]
Fanatics Sportsbook Taking Over New York PointsBet Sportsbook License
Fanatics Sportsbook is entering the New York sports betting race. On Aug. 3, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) discussed what will happen now that Fanatics purchased the US holdings of Australian online gambling operator PointsBet. PointsBet Sportsbook is one of nine sports betting operators licensed in the No. 1 revenue-generating state. So while […]
‘Nobody Has a Leg Up’ in Pursuit of 3 New York Retail Casino Licenses
Because of the interest in three New York retail casino licenses, “the media” is spreading false information. So says Brian O’Dwyer, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) chairman. “Nobody has a leg up,” he said on June 26 during a commission meeting. O’Dwyer added: This commission has conducted this process with transparency and fairness. […]
