Gov. Hochul vetoes a measure that would have expedited the licensing process New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing criticism after vetoing a bill that would have established clear deadlines for the licensing process of three downstate casinos. The bill, known as S9673A, aimed to set a timeline for the submission of casino applications and
New York is cracking down on where gambling ads can be found, even online New York is tightening its regulations on sports betting by introducing new measures to promote responsible gambling. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill into law that mandates all advertisements for mobile sports betting to include warnings about the potential risks
A bill that would have forced an expedited licensing timeline will die in two days Efforts to expedite the licensing process for downstate casinos in New York appear to be facing significant challenges. A bill passed earlier this summer by New York lawmakers aimed to accelerate the process and bring more transparency to it. However,
If online casino operators push employment expansion, lawmakers will listen New York Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has recently expressed his agreement with a proposal that could significantly impact the future of iGaming legislation in the state. Yesterday, Addabbo shared a statement endorsing an idea put forth by gaming attorney Daniel Wallach. Wallach, in an
Sands has been given a 42-year lease to operate the Nassau Coliseum, possibly leading to a casino The Nassau County Legislature recently approved a proposal to lease the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property to Las Vegas Sands. This decision, which passed with an 18-1 vote, came after the county’s Planning Commission and the Legislature’s Rules
The state is rapidly cutting back on how gambling and betting operators can advertise New York lawmakers are proposing stricter regulations for sportsbook advertising, aiming to extend existing restrictions currently applicable to retail casinos to the online sports betting industry. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel’s Bill A10658, if passed, would further tighten New York’s grip on sportsbook
A revamped bill once again changes the timeline for when new casinos could be licensed Lawmakers in New York have already approved SB9673, but the downstate retail casino licensing process has yet to be accelerated. On June 24, Robert Williams, Executive Director of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), said the regulator would wait
The fledgling public transportation system needs casinos to fund its operations Lawmakers in New York are awaiting the final decisions on three New York City casino licenses to try to regain Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) funding that was lost when Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed her congestion pricing plan. The MTA was set to receive most
Gov. Holchul’s signature is all that stands in the way of the bill becoming law Lawmakers in New York seek to pass one final bill before the legislature adjourns for its summer break. The Senate passed A1118 last week, which requires sportsbooks to incorporate warnings about the “harmful and addictive effects of gambling in their
State senators overwhelmingly support a measure to restrict gambling ads Last Thursday, the New York Senate unanimously passed legislation to improve gaming industry marketing campaigns by a 57-0 vote. State Sen. Leroy Comrie proposed the Senate’s version of the legislation. The bill has identical language as Assembly Bill 1118, which was proposed by Assemblyman Clyde
Only by rezoning the Bronx would Bally’s be able to fulfill its New York casino goals The Bally’s Casino project in the Bronx can’t begin construction until the former Trump golf course is rezoned. As a result, State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) introduced legislation on May 28 to permit “parkland in Ferry Point
Senator Addabbo has filed a bill that would force New York to consider casino applications sooner Sen. Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) have proposed a last-minute bill to speed up the current process for granting casino licenses in New York. The bill requires operators to submit bids by July 31 and allows
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