Gambling
Events
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.
Trailblazers
The 2025 Casino & Sports Betting Trailblazers
The major players in New York’s expanding gambling industry.
News & Politics
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.
New York City Council
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.
Gambling
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.
News & Politics
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.’
Sponsored Content
A Q&A with Robert DeSalvio
President of Genting Americas East
Gambling
Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid
Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?
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Gambling
Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline
Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.
Special Reports
Examining the economic impacts of new casinos
Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.
Special Reports
On track to award three casinos licenses by the end of the year
A Q&A with state Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer.
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.
Special Reports
Diving into new gambling committee chair assignment
A Q&A with Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner.
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.
Special Reports
Helping grow the New York State Lottery
A Q&A with New York State Lottery Director Gweneth Dean.
