This Week’s Gambling News: December 16, 2024

This Week’s Gambling News: December 16, 2024

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

Highlights:
• New York Appellate Division allows suit against Shinnecock Nation officials and enjoins billboard construction, citing cases involving tribal casinos
• Sands Casino environmental report generates debate
• United Federation of Teachers opposes Times Square casino bid
• US Senators call for antitrust investigation into DraftKings, FanDuel
• Churchill Downs and NYRA challenge HISA fees in federal lawsuit

Bennett Liebman

Government Law Center at Albany Law School

December 16, 2024

Casinos

New York City: Sands Casino environmental report generates debate — CDC Gaming

Nassau Legislature hears environmental pros and cons for Las Vegas Sands casino bid at Coliseum - Newsday

Sands Casino environmental report generates debate

Deadline Extended for Public Comment on Sands Casino in Nassau County

Garden City Sues County, Las Vegas Sands Over Casino Project: Report

Trustees Sue Las Vegas Sands, County Over Casino Project: Docs | Garden City, NY Patch

Village of Garden City files lawsuit to prevent casino from coming to Nassau Coliseum site

Village of Garden City sues Nassau County, Las Vegas Sands over push to build casino at Coliseum - Newsday

An Installation That May Give Way to a Casino - The New York Times

Mohegan CEO: Winning New York Casino License a 'Major Priority'

New York City: Queens neighbors, touting jobs and recreation, mostly back casino near Citi Field — CDC Gaming

Steve Cohen's New York Wishlist Shrinks After Juan Soto Deal

New York Teachers' Union Opposes Caesars Times Square

New York Teachers' Union Opposes Caesars' Times Square Bid

New York Teachers’ Union Opposes Times Square Casino Proposal

Resorts World NYC celebrates 13 years with holiday festivities and community outreach – Caribbean Life

End of the Road for Catskill OTB in New York – Five Reasons Sports Network

Suffolk OTB to take over Catskill OTB's bets, customer accounts | News | dailygazette.com

Catskill OTB customers can transfer accounts to Suffolk OTB

No easy answers - POLITICO Catskill OTB mention

WROTB leaders say they’ll tighten the belt in light of decline in funding to municipalities | News | thedailynewsonline.com

Saratoga Casino Hotel makes donations to non-profit organisations

Tioga Downs donates $2 million to local businesses

CHOP Out Hunger secures grant from Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation | Local/Regional | thedailyreview.com

Tioga Downs Foundation Awards $2M Worth of Grants to Non-profits - WENY News

Tioga Downs awards $2 million to local charity organizations

Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation awards $2M in grants to nonprofits – Central New York Business Journal

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe building welcome center on Taunton casino land

New York Appellate Division Allows Suit against Shinnecock Officials and Enjoins Billboard Construction – Turtle Talk

 

Sports Betting

New York Achieves Record-Breaking Sports Betting Revenue in November

New York: Strong November sports betting figures, commercial casino GGR up 5.1%

New York Sees Record High Handle During Week of Thanksgiving

New York: Strong November sports betting figures, commercial casino GGR up 5.1%

New York sets online sports betting revenue record in November

New York Betting Revenue Soars 53% To New High In November

New York sports betting revenue hits record $231.6 million revenue in November   | Yogonet International

In November, New York sportsbooks generated $231.7 million in revenue

What's behind America's sports betting boom? - Marketplace

Sports Betting Tax Revenue: States, Sportsbooks, and Consumers

Senators Call for Antitrust Investigation into FanDuel, DraftKings

Antitrust Threat Could Change Strategy for DraftKings, FanDuel

Analysts See Little Risk To DraftKings, FanDuel After Letter To FTC

America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

BetMGM hires CMO to accelerate momentum in growing betting industry | Marketing Dive

There's A Lot We We Don't Know About The DraftKings VIP Lawsuit

Millions of Texans Attempting to Bet on Sports,

William Hill Fined $20K by New Jersey Sports Betting Regulators

State Sports Betting Bans For Harassment Yet to Bar Any Users

DraftKings CEO Says Smaller Sportsbooks Have Path Forward

Will Account Linking Lead To Sizable Market Share Gains For ESPN BET?

Texas could get legal sports betting before Oklahoma

Is Sports Betting Contributing to Higher Debt?

Underdog Fantasy Expands, Shifts Following Regulatory Scrutiny

Analysis: Sweeping Sports Betting Changes Proposed in SAFE Act Bill

On Andrew Yang's Gambling Problem

 

Problem Gambling

N.J.’s gambling industry is a bonanza. Now let’s take care of its victims | Opinion - nj.com

County raises red flags about youth gambling | News | princewilliamtimes.com

Gambling addict tells Third Circuit MGM online casinos exploited addiction for nearly $30M | Courthouse News Service

Sportsbooks use of AI to drive growth opens door to potential predatory behavior

New Jersey awards $720K to combat gambling addiction as sports betting surges — CDC Gaming

MGM Resorts certifies over 1000 employees in the GameSense responsible gaming program in 2024 | Yogonet International

New York Clinicians Raise Alarms Over Decline in Gambling Addiction Treatment

New York: Problem gambling clinicians say state services are underused — CDC Gaming

Rise of Betting Apps Contributes to Gambling Addiction Crisis

Why problem gambling clinicians say their services are underused

Gambling addiction grows as mobile betting apps thrive | Fingerlakes1.com

FanDuel Expands Suite of Responsible Gaming Tools with Introduction of My Spend

FanDuel Boosts RG Tools For Users With My Spend Dashboard

 

Horse Racing

Churchill Downs Sues HISA Over Racing Ban Threat

Churchill Downs, NYRA Sue National Horse Racing Body

Churchill Downs and NYRA Challenge HISA Fees in Federal Lawsuit

Churchill Downs, NYRA sue new federally empowered horse racing regulator — CDC Gaming

Churchill Downs and New York Racing Association sue HISA

Churchill Downs, New York Racing Association file complaint against HISA - Louisville Business First

Keeping Pace: Two Scrooges Arrive Just In Time For Christmas - Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world

NYRA sues its new national horse racing regulator over fees

Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority Faces Constitutional Lawsuit

Arrears payments to HISA from CDI, NYRA total $5.8 million, creating sizeable budget gap

CDI and NYRA Tag-Team in Federal Lawsuit, Alleging HISA'S Purse-Based Assessments Are 'Illegal'

HISA Fee Dispute: Churchill, NYRA File Lawsuit Over Shutdown Threats - Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world

New York Racing Association, Churchill Downs sue federal racing authority over pay dispute | WAMC

CDI, NYRA file suit against HISA over Assessment Methodology Rule - Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association

Churchill, NYRA Sue HISA Alleging Illegal Assessments - BloodHorse

NYRA expands Saratoga Race Course season again | WAMC

Prat Sets Stakes Win Record With Victory in Remsen - BloodHorse

Aqueduct Spring Meet Features 13 Stakes Worth $2.8M - BloodHorse

NYRA Increases Stakes Purses for 49-Day Winter Meet - BloodHorse

Pletcher: Lab Hoping For HISA Contract May Have Tweaked Testing Levels On Forte Positive - Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world

Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know from Cigar Mile Day at Aqueduct | America's Best Racing

For Godolphin, four 2-year-old stakes winners makes a pleasant problem

Orlando Noda To Begin Suspension For Alleged Mistreatment Of Horse - Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world

Lopez Situation Begs the Question: How Much is Enough? - BloodHorse

U of A Symposium: The Data is Out There. Now the Industry is Reaping its Benefits.

HISA boss says horse deaths in races are down 33% this year

How I Got Hooked On Racing: Rocco Landesman

Global Symposium on Racing: Baffert, Pletcher discuss state of industry

Pletcher, Baffert Command Audience at Symposium - BloodHorse

Racing fatality rate at U.S. tracks at all-time low in 2024

HISA issues provisional suspension for Paco Lopez after whip incident

Racing industry urges UK government to protect sector amid decline in betting turnover | Yogonet International

Vet Scratch Data: "I Guess I'm Still Stunned by the Attrition Rate"

 

Other Gambling

Spectrum Gaming Group unveils list of top 10 US gambling issues to watch out for in 2025 | Yogonet International

VGW, Apple, and Google Face Illegal Gambling Lawsuit in NY

There's A Lot We Don't Know About The DraftKings VIP Lawsuit

Gambling is growing like gangbusters in America

Online and Retail Casinos Should Be Two Sides of the Same Coin

Resorts World Las Vegas Changes Improve Credit Outlook

Resorts World chairman ‘rooting for everybody’ in Las Vegas | Kats | Entertainment | Entertainment Columns

GGRAsia – Changes at Resorts World Las Vegas credit positive: CBRE

CBRE: New RWLV chair Murren seen simplifying Genting’s US structure – IAG

Are Lottery Tickets Good Holiday Gifts? The Ultimate FAQ Guide

Pennsylvania Tops U.S. Casino Tax Revenue Chart in 2023

Editorial: Click by click, Florida's illegal 'storefront casinos' prey on the vulnerable

Mike Tyson Sued $1.59 Million for Breaching Betting Terms

Real-Money Competitive Video Poker Product Launches in Nevada

Court overturns Philadelphia ban on skill games, raising questions about regulation | Yogonet International

Skill-games ban lifted in Philadelphia

Polymarket Users Betting on Mangioni Arrest

Political Betting Takes Center Stage This Election - The Pinnacle Gazette

What's Next for Betting Markets Like Kalshi After the 2024 Election - Markets Insider