This Week in New York Gambling News

By Bennett Liebman

Hudson Bay and Saks 5th Avenue

It’s the end of the Bay as we know it – and Richard Baker feels fine - The Globe and Mail

Assemblyman Autry at Bat for Steve Cohen

Queens Assemblyman Aubry Lobs Bill to Help Mets Owner Cohen’s Casino Swing - THE CITY

Converting Citi to a Casino

Surprise bill boosts Steve Cohen's Citi Field casino bid | Crain's New York Business (crainsnewyork.com)

Responsible Gaming Tour

Craig Carton, FanDuel Embark On ‘Responsible Gaming College Tour.’ | Story | insideradio.com

Treating Gambling as a Tech Industru

Gambling is a tech industry. Are Nevada regulators up for the challenge? - Nevada Current

Rolling the Dice in NYC

Developers Roll the Dice on Mega Plans for New York Casinos (costar.com)

Sports Wagering Handle in NY

New York Again Posts Top Total Handle for February 2023 (nysportsday.com)

Improving Belmont Park

Belmont Park To Receive NY Horse Racing Improvements (playny.com)

On Not Improving Belmont Park

Good government groups plead with New York Democrats to end 'love affair' with wasteful spending (nypost.com)

Gambling Addiction on Long island

Fueled by legal sports betting, gambling addiction rises on Long Island, experts say - Newsday

Locating a Casino in NYC

Where could there be a new casino in NYC? - City & State New York (cityandstateny.com)

Future of Catskill OTB

Catskill OTB: State debates a shutdown or expansion to NYC (timesunion.com)

An Argument Against Expanding Catskill OTB

Editorial: A very bad bet (timesunion.com)

Should California Emulate NY?

Opinion: New York made a fortune on legalized sports gambling. Why can't California? - The San Diego Union-Tribune (sandiegouniontribune.com)

No Sports Betting Changes in NY

NY Lawmakers Don't Appear Ready For Sports Gaming Changes (spectrumlocalnews.com)

Ending the Federal Sports Betting Tax

US Reps Again Seek End To Federal Sports Betting Tax - Legal Sports Report

Season Tickets at the Spa

Season tickets going on sale for Saratoga Race Course - WNYT.com NewsChannel 13

Navigating Stricter Sportsbook Regulation

How Can Sportsbooks Navigate Stricter Regulations (gambling.com)

Consolidation at the Sportsbooks

America’s online sportsbook business is consolidating at the top, and fast — CDC Gaming Reports

Shackling Sports Betting Advertising

Opinion: Could Sports Betting Advertising Be Shackled? - Legal Sports Report

Limiting Sports Betting Commercials

We really could use a break from these endless sports betting commercials - The Boston Globe

Igaming Revenue Report, The United States Igaming Revenue Report — February 2023 — CDC Gaming Reports

Interviewing Joe Addabbo

Cutting-edge interview with NY State Senate Gaming Committee Chairman Joseph Addabbo. - YouTube

Looking at Thoroughbred Racing Wagering

Letter To The Editor: Craig Bernick (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

Sands Faces Local Opposition, Las Vegas Sands New York Casino Proposal Faces Local Opposition (playusa.com)

No Gambling Expansion in NY

Gambling Expansion Momentum Has Slowed To A Halt In New York (usbets.com)

The Week in NY Sports Betting

Get A Grip -- The Week In Sports Betting: New York Cools Off (sportshandle.com)

Senecas and I Gaming

Senecas call for fair treatment of native nations in proposed iGaming legislation | News | salamancapress.com

Bonuses for Western OTB Managers

WROTB board awards bonuses to senior management in light of last year's record earnings | The Batavian