Discussing Mobile Sports Betting In N.Y. April 08, 2021 Approval for mobile sports betting in New York is all but imminent, but the jury remains out on how lucrative the venture will ultimately be for the Empire State.
NY Gaming Market Study Released January 26, 2021 The New York State Gaming Commission announced Tuesday (Jan. 26) that the New York Gaming Market Study Report has been completed and submitted to the Commission.
Buffalo Draw Schedule Change May 22, 2017 Horsepeople are advised that draws for Wednesday races at Buffalo Raceway will now be held on Saturdays for the remainder of the meet.
Five More ‘NY Double’ Wagering Dates November 07, 2016 Two breeds, two races, two tracks, one dollar, one bet… five more times.
Rules Amended In New York State August 09, 2016 On Tuesday, August 9, the New York State Gaming Commission announced the adoption of three amendments relating to the use of hopples, coupled entries, and claiming rules.
NY Senate Passes Fantasy Sports Bill June 20, 2016 On Saturday, June 18, the New York Senate passed a bill that calls for the legalization and regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the state.
Rebranding Racing Out Of A Track Name April 28, 2016 It has been reported that a harness racetrack that has been going to through a well-publicized rebranding has unveiled its new name, and that name has no mention of horses or horse racing in it.
New York Streaming Impasse Looms December 08, 2015 Horseplayers in the Empire State could be in for a big surprise when the calendar flips to 2016. An impasse regarding the online streaming of New York State Standardbred and Thoroughbred races could b...
More Casinos Coming To New York State November 06, 2013 On Tuesday, November 5, Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment which would see the expansion of casino gaming in New York State, was supported by the voting public via referendum.
Cuomo, NYS Racinos Find Middle Ground June 21, 2013 It has been reported that racinos in New York State have collectively said that they will now support an altered gaming expansion proposal from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Gov. Cuomo’s Adversarial Racino Stance June 18, 2013 It has been reported that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is going on the offensive against racinos in the state in response to lobbying efforts that were put forth in opposition of his plan for legali...
NYSS To Be Rescheduled Due To EHV-1 May 10, 2013 On Friday, May 10 it was announced that due to the recent outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) at Vernon Downs, New York Sire Stakes action will be halted for the month of May.
NYGA Releases Annual Report April 29, 2013 The New York Gaming Association (NYGA) today released their first annual report, highlighting the revenue NYGA’s nine racetrack casinos generated for New York in 2012, including $823 million for educa...
