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New York Gambling News
New York has regulated online sports betting, but lacks local options for online poker and casinos. A recent ban on the sweepstakes poker model has reduced locals’ options even further. However, a multi-year effort by Sen. Joseph Addabbo to bring online gambling to the state continues.
Big changes are coming to the Empire State’s retail casino scene. Up until now, the casino gaming in the New York City area has been restricted to slots only, while residents had to go to upstate tribal casinos or cross the border to New Jersey for poker and other games.
Now, the selection process for three downstate casino resorts is almost complete. Most or all of these are likely to include Las Vegas-caliber poker rooms right in the boroughs of NYC.
ClubWPT Gold Announces Return to New York Just a Month After Swift Exit
Just a month after it immediately left New York following the state’s passing a ban on sweepstakes gambling, ClubWPT Gold… Continue reading ClubWPT Gold Announces Return to New York Just a Month After Swift Exit
New York Once Again Has iGaming, Online Poker Bills — Will They Finally Succeed in 2026?
New York legislators are introducing iGaming and online poker bills, continuing a long and thus far fruitless legalization effort. Proponents… Continue reading New York Once Again Has iGaming, Online Poker Bills — Will They Finally Succeed in 2026?
Card Crush: Single-Currency Game Seeks Way Around California, New York Sweeps Bans
An online game operator appears to be testing the waters with a new style of game in New York and… Continue reading Card Crush: Single-Currency Game Seeks Way Around California, New York Sweeps Bans
New York Gives Final Approval for Three Downstate Casinos; ‘Serious Discussions’ on iGaming Next?
The three planned New York City casinos have cleared their final hurdles. All three received gaming licenses from the state… Continue reading New York Gives Final Approval for Three Downstate Casinos; ‘Serious Discussions’ on iGaming Next?
NY Governor Signs Anti-Sweeps Bill into Law — ClubWPT Gold Exits State Immediately
On Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S5935A, officially banning sweepstakes products from the state. The bill… Continue reading NY Governor Signs Anti-Sweeps Bill into Law — ClubWPT Gold Exits State Immediately
New York Gaming Facility Location Board Confirms Selection of Bally’s, Resorts World, and Hard Rock
On December 1, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board confirmed that it will recommend the remaining three downstate casino… Continue reading New York Gaming Facility Location Board Confirms Selection of Bally’s, Resorts World, and Hard Rock
Mamdani’s Historic NYC Election May Have Consequences for Casinos, But Not Right Away
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral election on Tuesday. While hailed as a “historic victory for progressives,”… Continue reading Mamdani’s Historic NYC Election May Have Consequences for Casinos, But Not Right Away
State Sen. Addabbo Urges New York to Expedite Casino Licensing Process — Will NY iGaming Effort Resume in 2026?
New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo is urging the state to expedite the awarding of Downstate casino licenses now that… Continue reading State Sen. Addabbo Urges New York to Expedite Casino Licensing Process — Will NY iGaming Effort Resume in 2026?
Trip Report: Held Hostage at an Underground Poker Game in New York City
The underground poker clubs in New York City aren’t hard to find. In fact, if your targeted ad profile looks… Continue reading Trip Report: Held Hostage at an Underground Poker Game in New York City