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New York Could Pass Legalized Online Casinos in 2024

After years of contentious debate and false starts, it appears that the Empire State might finally be on the verge of passing a comprehensive online casino bill. However, even if New York's legislature comes up with a comprehensive iGaming bill, Governor Kathy Hochul must still sign it. Even though New York's legislature has been on recess since…

Law ・ 01 July 2024

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Downstate New York Casino License Delay Could Be Another iGaming Roadblock

Updated timeline on requests for applications would mean casino licenses won't be determined until Dec. 31, 2025. The committee tasked with recommending applicants for three downstate New York casino licenses wants to push back a selection deadline by nearly a year. If the committee has its way, it could delay what would be the nation's most…

Law ・ 02 July 2024

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NY Governor Considering Special Legislative Session for Online Casino Legalization

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly considering calling a special legislative session to discuss legalizing real money online casinos in New York. This legislation would add online casino gambling to the already legalized New York sports betting scene, which has proven to be one of the most lucrative in the country. The state opened its…

Law ・ 25 June 2024

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New York Lawmakers Pushing Bill to Expedite Downstate Casino Licenses

Sen. Joseph Addabbo (top left) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (top right) are leading the effort at the New York Capitol in Albany to overcome various delays slowing down the process of approving, building and ultimately opening casinos downstate. (Image: Hans Pennink/Associated Press/Alamy) A pair of New York lawmakers are backing a bill that would…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

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New York Lawmakers Want To Speed Up Casino Licenses

Two New York state lawmakers, Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow - who were instrumental in getting online sportsbooks off the ground in New York - are pushing a bill to accelerate the timetable for awarding casino licenses in the New York City area. The proposed law would require bids to be submitted by July 31 of this year and…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

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NY casino process taking too long, two lawmakers say

IGB takes a look at what happened in gambling news over the weekend. New York state Senator Joe Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow dropped a bill that would speed up the current NY casino timeline. Regulators earlier this year said they would award licenses for three downstate casinos by 31 December 2025. The bill would require bids to be filed…

Law ・ 21 May 2024

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NY lawmakers push for faster NYC casino openings: 'We're leaving $2B on the table'

Two state lawmakers say it's time to roll the dice on awarding casino licenses in the New York City area and are backing a bill that would speed up the current much-criticized timetable. Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) are pushing a proposed law in the waning days of the state legislative session that…

Law ・ 22 May 2024

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New York Governor Fails To Include Online Casino In Budget

Just days after New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced iCasino legislation for the second year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul effectively put the kibosh on it for 2024. In her annual budget, Hochul did not include any mention of online casino legalization or the potential $475 million in annual tax revenue Addabbo projects. By not including it…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

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New York Introduces Bill To Legalize iCasino

Despite no mention of iCasino in New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's preliminary budget, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a bill late Wednesday to legalize online casino games in New York state. Addabbo was hoping Hochul would include some mention of iCasino revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, but he has said it's possible to move the process along…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

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Can New York Legalize Online Casinos In 2023?

This week, a long-awaited bill to legalize was introduced. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo sponsored the bill, which would create a robust online gambling industry in the state. The outlook is bleak in 2023, but the introduction of legislation is an important step forward in the typical multi-year process of legalizing online casinos. Under the bill, SB…

Law ・ 20 February 2023

New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos

Gov. Kathy Hochul has a piece of legislation sitting on her desk that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted felons - from drug peddlers to killers. The measure was sent on Tuesday to the governor for her signature or veto after passing the state Senate and Assembly by big bipartisan margins in June. Current law bars…

Law ・ 26 December 2022

New York Post

Hochul accused of rigging NY casino license plan in favor of politically-connected slot parlors

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could be giving two politically-connected slot parlors - including one whose lobbyists donated to her campaign - a leg up over competitors to win awards for full casino licenses downstate, sources told The Post. Critics charge the process was rigged in favor of the Aqueduct and Yonkers race tracks through language…

Politics ・ 17 October 2022

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High stakes are involved in the bid for three New York City-area casinos but it will take a while

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The New York City area will without a doubt have three new casinos, but don't bet on all three opening anytime soon. While the law allowing non-Indian commercial casinos technically allows these downstate gambling facilities to open next year, the process for approval is so involved and tortuous that former Gov. David Paterson…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 August 2022

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Hochul could FAST TRACK state approval for three new casinos within days, including in Manhattan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appears poised to continue to splash the cash on big projects in the Empire State's budget, with the possibility of three new casino licenses - including one catering to the wealthy in the heart of Manhattan. The governor and the leaders of the Democrat-controlled State Senate and Assembly are expected to hammer out a…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 30 March 2022

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Hard Rock Identifies Three Sites for $2bn NY City Casino

Already an iconic New York City fixure via its Times Square operation (pictured), Hard Rock International has announced it has identified three potentials sites to build a $2bn casino in downstate NY. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Hard Rock International - a contender for one of only three available licenses for a downstate New York City casino - has…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 February 2022

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Ban Effort Adds Key Ally

While he hasn't been New Jersey's governor since 2006 or its state Senate's president since 2010, no one in the legislature has more statewide name recognition than Sen. Richard Codey. So this week's announcement that Codey had joined the growing wave of lawmakers backing a ban on smoking in Atlantic City's casinos is a significant boost for that…

Land-based ・ 08 February 2022

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Hochul seeking to speed casino licensing with eye on downstate

ALBANY - Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to speed the process that could open three casinos in New York City, on Long Island or in Westchester or Rockland counties in a proposal that already has strong support in the State Legislature. The gaming industry has long clamored for full-fledged casinos in the huge metropolitan market. For years, the state…

Law ・ 23 January 2022

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Governor’s Budget Proposal Paves Way for NY City Casinos

In her maiden $216.3bn budget proposal as NY Governor, Kathy Hochul has included plans for three new casinos, which are likely to be sited in the downstate area. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A new record-smashing $216.3bn budget proposal from New York Governor Kathy Hochul includes a plan to bring legal casino gambling to downstate New York. Gov.…

Politics ・ 19 January 2022

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NY Assemblyman Expects Online Gambling To Be On The Table In 2022

Online poker may be in New York's future, or at least on the table. The good news comes via PlayNY, which is part of the same network as Online Poker Report. PlayNY interviewed New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, D-Mt. Vernon. Asked about online poker, he said: "That's in the mix. It's not going to come right now. Sen. [Joe] Addabbo and I…

Politics ・ 15 January 2022

New York Post

Lawmakers are pushing for casino licenses in NYC region

Now's the time to roll the dice on the Big Apple, casino proponents say. Key lawmakers, backed by the powerful hotel and casino workers union, are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to take action this year to award up to three casino licenses in the New York City region. The move comes after the New York State Gaming Commission…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

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What’s on the state Legislature’s 2022 gambling agenda?

New York bettors will soon be able to make online sports bets without having to leave the state. So you won't need to bike over the George Washington Bridge to New Jersey to place your bets. In November, the state Gaming Commission approved the licenses for nine online sports betting operators, and a final tax rate of 51% on their profits. Online…

Law ・ 16 December 2021

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged to expand gambling in Queens and Yonkers

Supporters of Vegas-style gambling in New York are hoping that new Gov. Kathy Hochul will be more willing to introduce it in Queens and Yonkers than former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was. Officials for MGM Empire City Casino claim the venue could live up to its full potential if it gets a full-scale license, which would also financially benefit surrounding…

Travel ・ 23 November 2021

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Supporters Of Vegas-Style Casino Gambling In New York Hope Gov. Hochul Is More Game Than Former Governor Cuomo

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - With former governor Andrew Cuomo out of the game, supporters are hoping for better luck getting Vegas-style casino gambling in Queens and Yonkers. They're going all in on pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue gaming licenses, promising a jackpot of jobs. NYPD: Malikah Shabazz, Daughter Of Malcolm X, Found Dead In Brooklyn…

Politics ・ 23 November 2021

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‘Little Atlantic City’: Pushes continue for full-scale casino in Yonkers

YONKERS, N.Y. - Empire City Casino in Yonkers has been around a long time, but, according to officials, it's not living up to its full potential according to officials. There's yet another push for the casino to get a full-scale license. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said area surrounding the casino would benefit financially. "The…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

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New York Sets Deadline for Downstate Casino Operator Selections

Both New York's Senate and Assembly have voted in favor of Senator Joe Addabbo's bill to set a strict deadline for the selection of three casino operators in downstate New York. State senators approved SB 9673 with a 51-4 vote, while the Assembly passed it with a 51-9 vote, paving the way for the legislation to be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul to…

Law ・ 12 June 2024