New York State Gaming Commission News

1 Feb 2019
Along with tips on Super Bowl prop bets, we have an interview with a sportsbook icon returning home, another sportsbook launch, several new sports betting options and a big push for sports betting in New York.
29 Jan 2019
The New York State Gaming Commission approved several sports betting regulations that will allow four casinos in upstate New York to build sportsbooks and offer sports wagering, possibly as soon as this spring.
15 May 2018
Empire Resorts, Inc. lauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down PASPA and thereby open the door to expanded legalization of sports betting.
7 Oct 2016
Gaming Laboratories International will perform independent testing and certification for gaming equipment in the state of New York.
20 Dec 2015
The New York State Gaming Commission is responsible for the award of Gaming Facility Licenses upon confirmation of the applicants' suitability and their respective ability to complete the gaming facility.
7 Oct 2014
Beginning October 10, 2014, Empire will implement a new policy that requires individuals to be 18 years of age or older to enter and remain in MCR.
2 Jul 2014
Seventeen casino license applications were filed with the New York State Gaming Commission.
25 Apr 2014
Through the company’s Americas division, Genting said it paid the $1 million application fee to the New York State Gaming Commission as part of an application for one of four casino licenses for the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions.
24 Sep 2012
Aaron Todd profiles some of the top blunders -- from tilting the odds in the players' favor, to putting out the wrong results -- made by gambling operators.
1 Mar 2007
GTECH Corporation has signed a three- year contract extension to continue providing lottery products and services to the New York Lottery through February 28, 2010.
2 Aug 2005
The first lottery progressive games in New York gaming are now available at five New York Lottery Video Gaming Facilities.
25 May 2005
News Brief: New York state took nearly $5 million from thousands of lottery jackpots before they were released to winners and applied the money to owed child-support payments or to recover a portion of welfare given to winners over the last decade.
17 Jan 2005
News Brief: Lottery revenue in New York was up half a billion dollars last year, thanks in part to the opening of four upstate video slot-machine parlors.
29 Dec 2004
2004 may be drawing to a close, but Mega Millions excitement is just getting started.
29 Sep 2004
Scientific Games Corporation reports its contract as a secondary supplier of instant tickets to the New York Lottery has been extended for another two years.