This Week's Gambling News: Jan. 19, 2024

This Week's Gambling News: Jan. 19, 2024

A digest featuring the latest news in gambling in New York State and beyond.

Bennett Liebman

Government Law Center at Albany Law School

January 19, 2024

Downstate Casinos

Community Boards Balk at NYC Effort to Fast-Track Casino Projects | GlobeSt

NYC casino proposal underground faces strong opposition from Midtown residents (fox5ny.com)

Taking a Gamble: New York City's Risky Proposition for Casino Hub in East Side of Manhattan  (eturbonews.com)

East Side Casino Plan Draws Heat From Locals, But Biz & Unions Offer Support (ourtownny.com)

Skepticism and ‘Blood Money’ Jeers on the East Side as Casino Reps Present Plan | THE CITY — NYC News

Another Manhattan Community Board Discards Adams Casino Fast Track Attempt | THE CITY — NYC News

Community Shouts Down Soloviev’s Casino Proposal (therealdeal.com)

Manhattan neighbors blast plan to build casino alongside U.N. building (nydailynews.com)

Manhattan community board rejects plans to expedite casino, Penn Station-area development | amNewYork (amny.com)

A new Costco, a Staten Island casino and open HOV lanes for all: Here’s what residents say they want - silive.com

Genting Malaysia Injects Capital into Empire Resorts - Casino Reports - Canada Casino News

Genting Malaysia announces US$100 million investment into US subsidiary - Asia Casino News

Asian casino parent groups could experience “leveraging impacts” in case of NY project - Asia Casino News

Genting Malaysia injecting $100 million in Empire Resorts to up NY license bid  | AGB (agbrief.com)

Genting Funneling Another $100 Million To Empire Resorts (casino.org)

Trump name removed from Bronx golf course (6sqft.com)

New Yorkers, Say Goodbye to This Sign (newser.com)

Bally's Brand Officially Takes Over At Former Trump Golf Links (playny.com)

New York Casinos Could Elevate Operators' Debt Burdens

Bensonhurst community board votes in favor of casino zoning, with conditions, paving the way for ‘The Coney’ • Brooklyn Paper

Community Board Votes In Favor of Coney Island Casino (worldcasinodirectory.com)

CBS New York - The developers behind the plan say it would... | Facebook

Coney Island Casino Proposal Earns Thumbs - BonusFinder.com

Las Vegas Sands casino opponents ask Hempstead to halt environmental study - Newsday

Nassau Hub environmental review, road repairs, LIPA, dog poop, animal cruelty - Newsday

NYC Underground Casino Pitch Attracts Local Opposition - Casino Reports - Canada Casino News

Mazi Melesa Pilip, GOP's pick to replace George Santos, has had quiet, brief tenure in Nassau Legislature - Newsday

 

Upstate Casinos and OTB’s

NY Gaming Commission allows double standard at Western OTB : Investigative Post

State hasn't followed up on Off-Track Betting ticket scandal : Investigative Post

New York commercial casinos report revenue of $680 million in 2023 - Gaming Intelligence

 

New York Sports Gambling

New York Reveals Second-Year Mobile Sports Betting Numbers - Casino Reports - Canada Casino News

Governor Hochul Announces Mobile Sports Wagering Generated $862 Million for New York State in its Second Year of Operation | Governor Kathy Hochul (ny.gov)

New York Sportsbooks Highlight the Benefit of Legal iGaming - Casino Reports - Canada Casino News

New York made $862m from mobile sports betting in 2023 (rochesterfirst.com)

N.Y. mobile sports betting generated $862M in second year (ny1.com)          

New York Reports $1.5B in 2023 Sports Betting Tax Revenue (sbcamericas.com)

Mobile sports betting in NY shatters revenue records - WHEC.com

More than $19 billion wagered on sports in New York - Mid Hudson News

Online Sportsbooks In New York Rewrite Records In Just 2 Years (playny.com)

The money keeps rolling in as mobile sports wagering grows, but what about the consequences? - Buffalo Rising

NYS Has Collected More Than $1.55 Billion In Mobile Sports Wagering Taxes In Two Years (wrfalp.com)

NY Bans Fantasy Props From PrizePicks, Underdog, DFS Apps (thelines.com)

 

Other Sports Gambling

New York State Teachers Retirement System Acquires 22,953 Shares of PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) - ETF Daily News

Steelers-Bills postponement: How sportsbooks are handling wagers after AFC playoff game moved to Monday - CBSSports.com

CEO of Barstool Sports announces she’s leaving, saying ‘the work I came here to do is done’ - myMotherLode.com, AP

Flutter and 888 set to report results amid US listing and takeover rumours (yorkshirepost.co.uk)

FanDuel Parent Flutter Jumps After Market Share Gains - Bloomberg

Paddy Power owner Flutter sees revenue rise as it delists from Euronext Dublin (irishexaminer.com)

Nevada Rep. Titus, AGA oppose bill diverting federal excise tax on sports betting to fund problem gambling | Yogonet International

NJ Bill Demands More Scrutiny of Gambling Ads (bonus.com)

The Blackstone-backed business that cornered a critical part of US betting market (ft.com)

Post-PASPA Handle Surpasses $300 Billion With Illinois Report (sportshandle.com)

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Hits Record High at $5.77B (casino.org)

NFL is in advanced talks on taking a stake in Disney's ESPN (yahoo.com)

National Problem Gambling Legislation Introduced For US Sports Betting - Legal Sports Report

Federal Gambling Addiction Legislation Draws Staunch Opposition (usbets.com)

AGA will not back new bill on funding gambling-related harms research | EGR North America | US and Canadian online real-money and social gaming industry insight

A 13-minute error and the erosion of the bettor-bookie relationship - ESPN

Penn Entertainment's ESPN Bet app outshines Barstool, securing stronger wagers and market share | Yogonet International

 

Senator Addabbo and IGaming

'Yes!!!!!' Addabbo Says He Will Continue iGaming Bill Push (bonus.com)

New York’s 2024 iGaming Chances Dealt Big Blow, But Hope Remains – HoneyMonkeyPineapple

New York State Senator Files New Version of iGaming Bill (casinonewsdaily.com)

NY to Weigh iGaming, Fixed-Odds Racing Bets - GGB News

iGaming news | Fresh New York igaming bill filed by Addabbo (intergameonline.com)

NY Online Casino Bill Drops With Murky Prospects For Passage - Legal Sports Report

New York Senator Addabbo Launches Second Attempt at iGaming Regulation (onlinecasinoreports.com)

'Less Than 50%' Odds NY Online Casino Bill Passes, Expert Says (playny.com)

Senator Addabbo files fresh online casino bill in New York | EGR North America | US and Canadian online real-money and social gaming industry insight

New York igaming market could generate $1bn, claim lobbyists - ReadWrite

Another Online Casino & Poker Bill Introduced in New York | Pokerfuse

Another Online Casino & Poker Bill Introduced in New York | Poker Industry PRO

New York Online Casino Bill Filed Ahead Of Executive Budget (playusa.com)

Senator Joseph Addabbo introduces new bill to legalise New York online casinos (gamblinginsider.com)

New York to Reconsider Online Casino Gambling Legislation - Online Casino Legal in USA (legal-gambling-usa.com)

Comprehensive New York iGaming Bill Introduced – HoneyMonkeyPineapple

New York igaming bill reintroduced (focusgn.com)

NCLGS President Lays Groundwork For iGaming Model Legislation (usbets.com)

 

Hochul Gambling Budget           

NY Governor Throws Shade at Online Casino & Poker Again | Pokerfuse

Online gaming not included in New York FY25 budget - (igamingbusiness.com)

NY Governor's Budget Proposal Excludes Gambling Bill (worldcasinodirectory.com)           

New York Gov. Leaves iGaming Out of Executive Budget (covers.com)

New York Governor Fails To Include Online Casino In Budget (usbets.com)

New York: Governor Hochul excludes online casino from 2025 budget, dealing major blow to legalization prospects | Yogonet International

Gov. Hochul Does Not Include NY Online Casinos In Executive Budget (playny.com)

NY Online Casino Hopes Dim Without Hochul's Budget Inclusion (sbcamericas.com)

Another iGaming Bill in New York Is Likely Down the Drain (vegasslotsonline.com)

New York’s iGaming Expansion Faces Another Obstacle - Casino Reports - Canada Casino News

Economic and Revenue Outlook (PDF) | FY 2025 NYS Executive Budgetb See pp 161 -171  on gambling taxes

 

Horse Racing

HORSE RACING: NYRA unveils 2024 Belmont Stakes logo at Saratoga Race Course – Saratogian

Official 2024 Belmont Stakes Logo Unveiled (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga logo, ticket info released | At The Track | dailygazette.com

3rd Straight Year NY Lawmakers File Fixed-Odds Horse Betting Bill (playusa.com)

Gin Gin on path to Kentucky Oaks with $100K Busanda victory (nyra.com)

Hochul Budget Makes No Major Proposals to NY Industry - BloodHorse

Why Horse Betting Market Was 'Worse Than It Looks' In 2023 - Legal Sports Report

HISA Launches Next Generation Advisory Group (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

HISA Establishing Next Generation Advisory Group; Applications Open Now - Paulick Report | Shining Light on the Horse Industry

HISA seeks input from people in early, middle stages of careers (horseracingnation.com)

SoCal tracks tell racing board that purse reductions, regulatory changes are needed (drf.com)

Maryland authority urges horsemen's support to get racing bill passed (drf.com)

Ortiz v. Bob Baffert Racing, Inc. | Law.com Radar

Baffert horses must move by Jan. 29, or no Kentucky Derby (horseracingnation.com)

Los Alamitos groom files labor complaint against Baffert Racing (horseracingnation.com)

Labor Code Violations: Class-Action Lawsuit Against Bob Baffert Racing (bnnbreaking.com)

Saratoga and Buffalo Raceway implement stricter whipping guidelines - Harnesslink

No Sale At Turf Paradise, Arizona Commissioners Learn At Contentious Meeting - Paulick Report | Shining Light on the Horse Industry

Keeping Pace: The Storm Passes For Rebecca Linke - Paulick Report | Shining Light on the Horse Industry

Letter to the Editor - The Aftermath of Disqualifications (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

Michigan's Last Horse Track To Close For Good, Maybe (mibets.com)

 

Other Gambling

Las Vegas: How can some hotel rooms be so cheap? — CDC Gaming Reports

New Jersey Second State To Clear $1 Billion In 2023 Revenue (sportshandle.com)

Wall Street Bets: Analysts' takes on Caesars, REITs, Aristocrat, Gambling.com — CDC Gaming Reports

Popular games, VR in esports, top technologies, and prominent markets: Slotegrator's report on iGaming trends in 2024 | Yogonet International

Connecticut: Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun post slight decline in net revenues during latest fiscal year | Yogonet International