As promised, Senator Addabbo is pushing forward with new online gaming legislation A New York lawmaker is confident he can solve the state’s budget deficit by introducing online casinos. Senator Joseph Addabbo filed new legislation to bring iGaming to New York, attempting to gain momentum off his 2023 legislative proposal. Addabbo introduced SB 8185 this
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New York lawmakers more optimistic about iGaming in 2024
Two state lawmakers continue pushing for legislative gambling reform The two lawmakers who proposed legislation to legalize online poker and casino gaming in New York say they will make another attempt in 2024, believing next year will be when the state becomes the seventh in the US with online poker and the eighth with legal
New York is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency companies
The New York Department of Financial Services has changed its crypto listing and delisting rules Policies for companies listing and delisting cryptocurrencies in New York have been implemented to competently protect investors, according to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), which disclosed new regulations on November 15. It requires crypto companies to
New York’s biggest gambling supporter provides update on iGaming
Senator Addabbo doesn’t expect land-based casino licensing delays to impact iGaming push Lawmakers in New York have done a lot of work to expand legalized gambling in the Empire State, resulting in retail sports betting launching at Rivers Casino in Schenectady and online sports betting in 2022. Most recently, the state gave authorization to expedite
New York’s 2024 online gaming bill could include poker
Senator Addabbo is already tweaking the language of his planned online gaming bill New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. plans to introduce iGaming expansion legislation in December. It continues to evolve, and could include language that would seek to legalize peer-to-peer online poker, as well as authorization to join a multi-state compact to support online
New York online casino legislation still in the works
Several lawmakers expect to push harder for online casinos next year It hasn’t been easy for lawmakers to eventually reach the goal of legalizing online casinos in New York, but things are transforming for 2024 that could completely alter the online gaming landscape as the state prepares for big changes. New York’s online gamblers are
Four men charged with robbery following poker room heist
The four could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for the theft Last summer, in a predawn heist, five men wearing masks and carrying automatic rifles robbed a high-stakes poker game at a private poker club off Central Avenue in New York City. They escaped with thousands of dollars after assaulting and
New York tribal gaming compact on the verge of collapse
Days after NY agreed to halt a casino development, trouble emerges with the Seneca Nation According to Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr., negotiations over renewing the lucrative state gaming compact have gone sour. Putting it bluntly, he called the state’s latest offer an “insult.” In a three-minute video message, Armstrong addressed the state of
New York’s tribal casino expansion in limbo
The New York Assembly calls time on the ongoing negotiations Lawmakers are trying to save the day after New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie tweeted that he would not move ahead for a legislative vote on a bill allowing the governor’s office to sign a new casino deal with the Seneca Nation. Heeastie noted the
Controversy emerges over “secret” casino plan in New York
New York is negotiating its compact with the Seneca Nation, but lawmakers aren’t happy Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is having to spend time putting out political fires. This comes as she has been forced to reassure political adversaries of her non-involvement in the ongoing discussions concerning a casino in the Rochester region between
New York Senator committed to bringing iGaming to the state
Joseph Addabbo is confident the state will open its doors to online casinos and lotteries New York Senator Joe Addabbo is not content with just having the largest sports betting shop in the nation. In addition, he ardently aims to introduce an online casino and lottery. Addabbo confidently asserts that it’s only a matter of