New York State Gaming Commission

Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 4 more

New York online sports betting generates $116.8m GGR for June, decreases 43.5%

FanDuel barely edged out DraftKings with just over $42.7m of revenue for June, equating to a decrease of 50.5%, while the Massachusetts-based operator’s GGR fell 40.5% to $41.6m.

1 min read • Jul 10 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryLand Based+ 3 more

Kalshi’s preliminary injunction request against New York regulator denied by District Judge

The prediction markets operator originally filed for a preliminary injunction against the NYSGC in October 2025, part of an attempt to continue offering sports event contracts to residents.

2 min read • Jul 8 • By Kirk Geller

Land BasedHorseracing

New York issues warning for racehorses ahead of heatwave

As the heat is expected to rise, so too is the concern for equine welfare.

1 min read • Jun 30 • By Megan Elswyth

FinancialOnline+ 2 more

New York online sports betting handle falls 3.6% to $2.1bn for May, GGR decreases 17.8%

FanDuel led all operators with just over $88.7m of online sports betting revenue for May 2026, representing a decrease of 18.5%, while DraftKings’ revenue fell 21% for a total of $66.5m.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 3 more

New York casino tax revenue directed toward Racing Association

The New York State Gaming Commission had previously determined Resorts World New York City owed the state $150m per year in horseracing subsidiaries.

2 min read • Jun 5 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible GamblingOnline+ 1 more

New York launches decade-long gambling behaviour study as oversight expands

The survey programme comes as the state considers tighter controls on online betting and increased safeguards for younger users.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & RegulatorySports Betting+ 1 more

New York AG sues Coinbase, regulators in New Jersey fail to seek rehearing against Kalshi

Attorney General Letitia James also filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Gemini after the operator unveiled intentions to offer event contract trading.

2 min read • Apr 21 • By Kirk Geller

FinancialLand Based+ 4 more

New York casino GGR climbs 1.8% to $62m during March, online sports betting totals $217.3m

The online sports betting revenue generated by operators during March 2026 equates to a 34.3% increase year-over-year, despite handle falling 4.6% for a total of $2.3bn.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible GamblingLegal & Regulatory+ 6 more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul previews measures to prevent children from gambling online

The drafted proposals include ways to stop minors from creating accounts, as well as using pre-existing accounts without the owner’s knowledge.

2 min read • Mar 31 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible GamblingCSR+ 1 more

New York embraces March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

A statewide, month-long campaign is underway in New York, with Governor Kathy Hochul issuing a proclamation in recognition of the movement.

1 min read • Mar 11 • By Kirk Geller

FinancialLand Based+ 4 more

New York casino revenue grows 4.2% to $53.2m for February, sports betting GGR falls 4.9%

Rivers Casino and Resort generated the highest revenue of any New York property during February 2026, accounting for $17.8m and increasing 8.4% from the prior year period.

2 min read • Mar 10 • By Kirk Geller

FinancialLand Based+ 3 more

New York casinos generate 8.7% revenue increase for January to $58.7m

The state’s mobile sports betting operations produced a January 2026 handle of just over $2.4bn, while online sports betting revenue increased 1.5% for a total of $250.6m.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 2 more

Will prediction markets outperform sportsbooks for Super Bowl LX?

Ahead of Super Bowl LX on February 8, the rapid expansion of prediction markets has many wondering if the NFL’s most popular event could offer a preview into the future of sports betting.

7 min read • Feb 6 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible GamblingLegal & Regulatory+ 1 more

NYSGC reminds professional sports leagues of heightened wagering measures

The regulator called attention to recent betting scandals involving propositional wagers and match-fixing, as well as the requests already made by certain league commissioners as a result.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatorySports Betting+ 1 more

PrizePicks restarts New York operations with peer-to-peer fantasy sports product

The operator had previously suspended its DFS operations in the Empire State during 2024 after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the New York State Gaming Commission.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatorySports Betting+ 1 more

New York AG warns residents of ‘unreliable and unsafe’ prediction markets

AG Letitia James issued a consumer alert on the potential harms of both sports betting and prediction markets, believing residents ‘need to know the significant risks’ of such offerings.

3 min read • Feb 3 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible GamblingLegal & Regulatory+ 4 more

New York Gaming Commission Chair affirms player protection commitments

Brian O’Dwyer has responded to Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address which underlined gambling harm support.

3 min read • Jan 15 • By Will Underwood

FinancialCasino+ 2 more

New York casino revenue falls 3% to $53.3m for December

The state also generated an online sports betting handle of nearly $2.4bn for December 2025, representing an increase of 4.4%, while operator GGR grew 72.7% to $259.7m.

3 min read • Jan 9 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryLand Based+ 2 more

New York considers live betting ban amid recent scandals

Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal introduced Bill A9343 on December 10, which extends restrictions to any wagers placed after a sporting event has officially begun.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryLand Based+ 1 more

New York grants final approval for three New York City casinos

State regulators have awarded three downstate casino licenses in New York City, approving projects in the Bronx and Queens while warning operators that community commitments will be closely monitored.

3 min read • Dec 16 • By Shaan Khan

FinancialResults+ 1 more

New York sports betting handle tops $2.6bn again, GGR at $280.5m

New Yorkers wagered over $2.6bn in November - handle is marginally down on October's figures despite GGR exceeding the all-time record.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Rory Calland

Legal & RegulatoryFinancial+ 3 more

Bally's, Hard Rock and Resorts World usher in new era for NYC

The three bids were recommended for commercial casino licenses on December 1, concluding a race which also featured proposals from Wynn Resorts, MGM and Caesars Entertainment.

7 min read • Dec 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & RegulatoryLand Based+ 5 more

Hard Rock, Bally's and Resorts World recommended for New York casino licenses

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board officially recommended approval for all three operators on December 1, leading to chants of 'shame on you' from members of the public.

5 min read • Dec 1 • By Kirk Geller

FinancialOnline+ 2 more

New York reports record-breaking $2.64bn October sports wagering handle

This figure represents the highest ever monthly online sports betting handle of any US state.

3 min read • Nov 10 • By Will Underwood

Legal & RegulatoryMarketing+ 5 more

How big can PrizePicks make it in New York?

After more than a year's absence, PrizePicks has been given an interactive fantasy sports operator license by the New York Gaming Commission, returning in coming weeks.

5 min read • Oct 17 • By Rory Calland