As the number of gambling houses has grown across the United States, they are no longer the tourism magnets that they used to be, experts say. Source: New York Times
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MGM Drops Bid for NY Casino License, Leaving 3 Competitors
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2025
New York State is poised to award as many as three new licenses by the end of the year. Source: New York Times
What to Know About the Battle for a Casino License in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2025
The gambling industry has long dreamed of opening a casino in the largest metropolitan area in the United States. Four proposals are vying for approval from state authorities. Source: New York Times
Where Could a Casino Be Built in New York City? What We Know
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2022
Three gambling licenses for downstate New York are up for grabs. Here’s what has been proposed so far, where the casinos might be located and who gets to decide. Source: New York Times
Yolanda Vega Retires From N.Y. Lottery After 32 Years
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2022
Drawing out the syllables of her name with an exaggerated flair became Ms. Vega’s trademark and helped establish her as a New York institution. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers’ Long Wait for Sports Betting by Phone Is Nearly Over
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
The Gaming Commission, playing catch-up with New Jersey, bypassed Jay-Z and granted licenses to two coalitions that include big names in betting. Source: New York Times
New York Gamblers Cross Into New Jersey to Place NFL Bets Online
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2021
You can’t gamble online in New York, but you can in New Jersey. For a group of frustrated N.F.L. bettors, that means a 15-minute trek via bicycle that saves them a $16 toll. Source: New York Times