This Week in New York Gambling News

By Bennett Liebman

Empty Stands at Racetracks

Opinion | Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive. - The New York Times

Mayor Adams Will Influence Casino Selection

NYC Mayor Adams Will Continue To Influence Casino Licensing

Borough President Opposes Wynn Casino

Manhattan Borough President Opposes Wynn's Hudson Yards Plan

Approval Uncertain for  Cohen Casino

Pitch for casino near Citi Field heads to New York City Council; state approval uncertain — CDC Gaming

New Members on casino Board

NYC casinos board shaken up by unexplained resignations | Crain's New York Business

Concerns Over Bally’s Bronx Casino

Bronx residents voice concerns over Bally’s casino project at public hearing – Bronx Times

Seneca Compact Talks are Stalled

Casino talks: Compact talks remain stalled between the Senecas and the state | wgrz.com

Bill Floated to Loer NY Casino Tax

Bill floated to expand New York online sports betting, reduce taxes

Gambling  Ring and Basketball

Inside Gambling Ring Allegedly Linked to Point Shaving in Pro and College Basketball

Feds Arrest Kingpin in Basketball Scheme

Feds arrest alleged kingpin behind basketball betting scheme worth millions

Scrutiny over Gambling VIP Programs

US gambling giants face scrutiny over VIP programs: ‘Profits take priority over people’ | Sport betting | The Guardian

Gen Z’s financial approach includes salary transparency, sports gambling and average pay | CFO.com

Penn Entertainment and ESPN

Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden says company will analyze ESPN deal — CDC Gaming

Future of iGaming investment

The Future of iGaming Investment: Where Smart Capital is Flowing in 2025 - iGaming News

No Tribal Exclusivity  in Oklahoma Sports Betting

Gov. Stitt would veto tribal exclusivity on sports betting

AMA Journal Warns of Problem Gambling

AMA Journal Raises Concerns Over Problem Gambling

Belmont at Saratoga in 2026

Belmont at Saratoga in 2026 speculation appears warranted | Sports | dailygazette.com

HISA Pursues  PA Drug Conspiracy

HISA Ties Seven Equine Deaths to Sweeping PA Conspiracy - BloodHorse

Safest Year at HISA Tracks

Thoroughbreds Racing at HISA Tracks Enjoy Safest Year - BloodHorse

Obit for Patrice Wolfson

'She was an outstanding horsewoman' - Affirmed's owner Patrice Wolfson dies aged 87 | Racing Post

Decoupling and Florida Racing

TRI: Decoupling Would Decimate FL Thoroughbred Industry - BloodHorse

NY Regulators to Look at Lottery Couriers

New York Regulators Eye Lottery Review Amid Texas Turmoil

Abbot Orders Investigation into Texas Lottery

Abbott orders Texas Rangers investigation into Texas Lottery jackpots

Texas Lottery Commissioner Resigns

Texas Lottery Commissioner Smith Resigns Amid Jackpot Hit, Controversy

Robinhood and the Future of Prediction Markets

Robinhood CEO declares prediction markets the "future" of trading and information

What are Event Contracts?

Watch What Are Event Contracts and Do They Work? - Bloomberg