In our spooky edition of the show, we follow up on the scary New York mobile sports betting news, as they have doubled down on their ridiculous tax rate! It’s a move that some fear could set the industry up for failure before they even launch. We also talk about the record breaking sports betting revenue from the state of New Jersey, and how Pennsylvania is close behind with monstrous sports betting revenue of their own!   Hello my friends, and welcome to this Halloween edition of This Week in Gambling, where we have scary New York mobile sports betting…

This weeks show is bursting at the seems with gambling news, including how Florida sports betting now legal, but not a casino in the state is accepting any bets! And when it comes to New York mobile betting there have been no licenses issued yet, even though the state says everything will be up and running by next February! And then there is Connecticut online gambling, which went live last week on a limited basis. Florida sports betting is now legal. However, none of the casinos in there will take your action! Why? Well it seems there’s these three little…

Ah, how fondly we remember when New York mobile sports betting was passed way back in April. And then, the delays started to mount. Now, as we near the end of the year, the application process drags on. One has to wonder if the delay could have anything to do with the monstrous 50% tax rate the state plans to implement. However, the State Gaming Commission maintains that they will narrow the list of applicants to a few finalists before mid-December… so that can’t be it. Still, the Commission did publish their “request for applications” for mobile wagering providers back…

Sure, you can bet on sports in the Empire State… but only in person at a brick & mortar casinos. Now New York mobile sports betting has the support of the Governor’s office… if only that were enough. Casino gambling was passed many years ago after it was determined that the activity is allowed under the New York Constitution. Some would argue that since sports betting takes place at state casinos, it would be a simple matter to allow online or mobile betting. But it’s not that simple. You see, the gambling is permissible under the constitution at “…no more…

Players in the Empire State have been able to place wagers on sporting events at land based casinos, but New York online sports betting has so far remained elusive despite repeated attempts to regulate it. However, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently indicated that he is open to legalizing mobile sports wagers in his state. He mentioned the topic while discussing the state’s financial $17 billion deficit, caused in part by the Coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey has emerged as the leader in sports betting with a handle of over $930 million just in November. If the activity were regulated in New York…

New York sports betting plans do not include mobile bets for the state’s 2020 budget. However, legislators have included a number of reforms and initiatives for other forms of gambling. Agreed upon by Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders in the state, the budget sets out spending plans for $175.5bn (£134.6bn/€156.7bn) for the next 12 months. However, the approved budget does not include any language related to mobile sports betting, despite Senator Joseph Addabbo’s efforts to have it included in the final document. New York sports betting plans will still move forward with regulate in-person wagering, with preliminary talks on…

A deal for Bet365 New York sports betting has been reached between the UK-based online gaming giant and Empire Resorts. The deal will lead to the two setting up online and live sports betting at the Resorts World Catskills casino in New York state. Sports betting has not yet started in New York, but the enabling law is on the books and the casinos are getting ready to go. The partnership is a “strategic alliance” that involves substantial new investment. As an indication of the long-term commitment, bet365 will buy up to $50 million of Empire Resorts shares in two…

DraftKings New York Sports Betting Deal Ahead is of the Rush New York sports betting has not been passed yet, but companies are already jockeying for position. The latest is daily fantasy sports giant DraftKings Inc. As part of its expansion into traditional sports wagering, the company says it has agreed to operate the sports book at Del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York. The agreement also allows DraftKings to a launch state-wide online and mobile app once the laws allow. Sports gambling is expected to be a second act of sorts for daily fantasy companies DraftKings and…