Gambling

Special Reports

Examining the economic impacts of new casinos

Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.

Special Reports

Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate

A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.

Interviews & Profiles

Bringing in billions for the state’s education system

A Q&A with former Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow.

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Place Your Bets, New York

Publishers Note: A look at ‘Place Your Bets, New York’

The new podcast coming in January will feature deep dives on regulation issues and future trends in New York’s casino and gaming industry, with hosts City & State Publisher Tom Allon and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering.

Gambling

How New York stands to win big on downstate casino licensing

Experts at City & State’s “Who’s who in casinos and sports betting” discuss the latest on this new industry.

Policy

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

In a Q&A, Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow discusses mobile sports betting and new downstate casinos.

Gambling

Converting racetrack casinos will grow jobs

One of the ideas recently brought to my attention is Cuomo’s idea to accept proposals for three new gaming licenses in New York, which could pave the way for Resorts World New York City and Empire City in Yonkers to become full casinos with live table games and sports betting. Though I’m hardly suggesting gaming alone is the answer to the COVID-19 economic devastation, it is a good option already on the table.

Gambling

Poll: New Yorkers want online sports betting

A majority of New Yorkers polled said that adults should be allowed to legally place online sports bets in the state.