Calling for responsible growth as downstate gears up for new casinos

Both state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo and Assembly Member Carrie Woerner spoke at City & State’s Trailblazers in Casinos and Sports Betting event.

• By Phenix Kim
• June 26, 2025

The 2025 Casino & Sports Betting Trailblazers

The major players in New York’s expanding gambling industry.

• By City & State
• June 23, 2025

Betting Big on Trailblazers - June 25th

• By City & State
• June 20, 2025

City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member

The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.

• By Annie McDonough
• June 11, 2025

Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux

As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.

• By Annie McDonough and Sophie Krichevsky
• June 10, 2025

Parkland alienation bill passes Senate, potentially paving way for Cohen’s casino

State Sen. John Liu successfully bypassed fellow state Sen. Jessica Ramos to keep Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans for a Queens casino on track.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• May 27, 2025

Will Steve Cohen’s gambit to sidestep Jessica Ramos work?

After Ramos turned him down, Cohen turned to John Liu, whose district includes part of the casino project – but Joe Addabbo says it’s ‘Jessica Ramos’ issue.’

• By Sophie Krichevsky
• April 1, 2025

Episode 7: Horse Racing and New Belmont Park

• By City & State
• February 26, 2025

Episode 6 - How is NY Addressing Problem Gaming?

• By City & State
• February 19, 2025

Episode 5: Sports Betting in New York

• By City & State
• February 12, 2025

A Q&A with Robert DeSalvio

President of Genting Americas East

• February 10, 2025

Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid

Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline

Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Examining the economic impacts of new casinos

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

• By Amanda Salazar
• February 10, 2025

On track to award three casinos licenses by the end of the year

A Q&A with state Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer.

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate

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

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Diving into new gambling committee chair assignment

A Q&A with Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner.

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Bringing in billions for the state’s education system

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

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Helping grow the New York State Lottery

A Q&A with New York State Lottery Director Gweneth Dean.

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Episode 4: Evolution of Casinos and the Gaming Industry in the 21st Century

• By City & State
• February 5, 2025