New York News

This week, another bill was introduced that aims to ban sports prediction markets.

The improvements include includes a new luxury hotel, a signature fine-dining restaurant, and a health center for team members, their families, guests and the community.

There are resorts that fall under the category of constantly improving, so here, we take a look at 10 openings and expansions that have been announced since our last edition.

The Crescent at the New York resort is a 258-room luxury hotel and will open its doors to guests on 17 July.

Saturday's Belmont Stakes Day program, highlighted by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes, generated all-sources handle of $116,077,378 and paid attendance of 46,128.

The October event in New York will include more than $3 million in guaranteed payouts, 18 coveted World Series of Poker gold rings and more.

Hitting a million-dollar jackpot is a life-changing moment in itself, but winning the very first one that a casino pays out is extra special, and that is what took place in NYC last week.

On 14 May, the guest won $1,009,357 while playing a Million Dollar Dragon Link progressive slot machine, becoming the first player in the property’s history to surpass the $1 million mark on a single jackpot.

Earlier this week, Resorts World New York City debuted its new live table floor, and that wasn’t the only opening this week as Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania opened its doors.

More than 240 table games including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette were debuted on a newly reimagined gaming floor alongside more than 2,500 new slot machines placed on the second and third floor.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to halt the State of New York’s efforts to apply state gambling laws against CFTC-registered contract markets.

Starting 11 March, participants at the New York casino will play for their chance to claim $2.5 million+ in payouts, compete for 18 WSOP rings and secure a seat at the $1 million WSOP Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas this summer.

Splash is the first new licensed fantasy sports operator in New York in nearly a decade and only the second licensed fantasy operator to offer a player pick’em style game in the state.

The New York Racing Association announced the stakes schedule for the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which will open 3 July, and continue through Labor Day.

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve Corporation, a video game developer, for illegally promoting gambling through video games popular with children and teenagers.

Launching on 22 February, the new game boasts a top prize of $1 million a year for life and the second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life.

The agreement with Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino introduces New Level Radio’s customized music and messaging platform.

The Canadian dollar is getting a boost — at least in Las Vegas. Three Downtown Las Vegas resorts are now accepting Canadian dollars at par with U.S. currency on select purchases.

Yonkers Raceway marks the beginning of its historic 127th racing season as Empire City Casino in New York unveils a schedule featuring 236 race days, more than any other racetrack in the country.

From 12-23 March, New York's only World Series of Poker Circuit Event will attract thousands of players and will feature a high-stakes $1 Million Main Event.