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Several bills on sports betting are under debate in the New York Legislature.

NY Lawmakers Look to Refine Sports Betting Rules on Disruptions and Advertising

Several sports betting bills are making their way through the New York Legislature, including new standards on how sportsbooks handle injuries and advertising limits

Posted on: May 26, 2026 | | Wilson Oke

NY AG sues prediction market firms Coinbase and Gemini.

NY AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini, Alleging Prediction Markets Operating Illegally

NY Attorney General Letitia James claims in her suit against Coinbase and Gemini that the prediction market firms are operating illegal gambling sites in the state

Posted on: April 22, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

NY online casino bill filed again.

New York’s Online Casino Push Gains Momentum

A proposal to legalize online casinos in NY is expected to receive serious consideration this session after three casinos were approved

Posted on: January 9, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

New York under pressure to protect problem gamblers more.

New York Under Pressure to Enact Stronger Gambling Addiction Protections

As New York expands gambling options, pressure builds for the state to put in more protections to address problem gambling

Posted on: January 7, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

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NY Sweeps Casino Ban: What It Means for the Future of Sweepstakes Gaming

New York’s sweepstakes casino ban underscores a national trend as states move to shut down unregulated online gambling.

Posted on: December 15, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Finger Lakes region could benefit from New York online casinos.

Licensed Online Casino Market Promises Benefits for Finger Lakes Players

If New York decides to legalize online casinos, especially after outlawing sweepstakes casinos, the Finger Lakes region could gain rewards

Posted on: December 8, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

New York bans sweepstakes casinos.

New York Bans Online Sweepstakes Casinos, Shutting Down a $750M-plus a Year Industry

With the governor's signature last week, New York has enacted a law that outlaws sweepstakes casinos in the Empire State

Posted on: December 8, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

New York is on the verge of banning sweepstakes casinos.

New York Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Gaming Awaits Governor’s Approval

If the bill banning sweepstakes casinos in New York is approved by the governor, other states could follow The Empire State's lead

Posted on: December 4, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

Lit Up Whitestone Bridge At Dusk in the Bronx, NYC

New York City’s Three Downstate Casinos Chosen for Licenses: What’s Next?

New York chose Hard Rock, Resorts World and Bally’s for downstate casinos. Here are the plans, community impact and expected opening dates.

Posted on: December 3, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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The Potential Tax Impact of Online Gambling Legalization on Hudson Valley Counties

Learn how New York’s online gambling proposal may boost revenue for Hudson Valley counties and reduce local tax pressure.

Posted on: November 21, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

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