Thursday, 4 June 2026

New York iGaming News

CFTC sues New York over prediction markets
27 April 2026
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.»
Splash Sports Launches QuickPicks in New York
2 March 2026
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.»
Attorney General James sues game developer
26 February 2026
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. »
SGLA condemns New York ban on Social Plus games
10 December 2025
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance expressed deep disappointment over New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to sign S. 5935-A / A. 6745-A into law. »
New York Attorney General orders online sweepstakes casinos to cease and desist
6 June 2025
AG Letitia James says that 26 online sweepstakes casinos operating in the state are "illegal, dangerous, and can seriously ruin people's finances."»
SPGA opposes New York bill that would prohibit social sweepstakes games
16 March 2025
The Social and Promotional Games Association argues that social sweepstakes are a legal form of entertainment and you don't need to "outlaw something if it is already illegal."»
Underdog Fantasy exits New York, pays $17.5 million settlement
14 March 2025
To comply with New York regulations, Underdog Fantasy will stop offering particular contests, concluding an agreement with the state and ending operation of some contests through Synkt.»
Fanatics Sportsbook enters New York
29 February 2024
New York marks the 15th state for the Fanatics Sportsbook and sports fans can download the book on iOS and Android to begin their experience.»
ESPN BET to launch in New York via PENN's acquisition of Wynn license
13 February 2024
PENN Entertainment has acquired Wynn Interactive's New York mobile sports wagering licenses, providing the company with access to the massive market beginning this year.»
Internet Vikings solidifies its position in the US
30 May 2023
The company became the first sports betting hosting provider to be fully licensed in Arizona and vendor registered in New York.»
Internet Vikings expand footprint with Mississippi and New York
13 March 2023
The company will also continue to focus on newly launched markets in Massachusetts and Ohio.»
New York proposes online casino business
16 February 2023
Senator Joe Addabbo’s iGaming bill would grant one license per each of the state’s nine sports betting operators, including FanDuel and DraftKings.»
New York Senate Finance Committee passes online poker bill
9 May 2017
Sen. John Bonacic's bill S3898, which saw movement last year, will again be sent to the Senate for further consideration.»
New York online poker bill back on track
16 February 2017
A bill that would legalize and regulate internet poker passed the Senate Gaming Committee by a 11-0 vote on Tuesday and now moves to the Finance Committee for a vote.»
This Week in Gambling: New York wants online poker
8 February 2017
Last year, the Empire State came very close to passing online poker legislation. That bill has returned for 2017. We also look at the continuing fight for online gambling in Pennsylvania and fantasy sports regulation in the U.S. and Europe, plus some issues with the NFL's move to Las Vegas.»
Pennsylvania online gambling ruling remains uncertain
19 October 2016
Though hearings held by the House Oversight Gaming Committee on 18-19 October were overwhelmingly positive, the fate of HB 2150 in the hands of the Senate isn't clear.»
This Week in Gambling: Fantasy sports get green light in New York
9 August 2016
This week in gambling, after months of legal wrangling, real money fantasy sports have been approved to operate in New York state! But when can New York players expect start enjoying fantasy sports? Also, you can now bet on the Olympic games in Las Vegas.»
This Week in Gambling: Online poker in New York State
21 June 2016
This week in gambling, online poker seemed all but done in New York, until a bill went to the State Assembly. Also, Las Vegas gets a professional sports team.»
This Week in Gambling: RAWA rises from the dead
7 June 2016
This Week in Gambling, Sheldon Adelson's Restoration of Americas Wire Act, or RAWA, has returned from the dead. Should online gamblers be worried? Also, gambling news from Pennsylvania and New York.»
PPA commends New York Senate Committee for passage of online poker legislation
3 February 2016
The Poker Players Alliance has more than 40,000 activists in New York.»
New York advances online poker bill
2 February 2016
Sen. John Bonacic’s S5302-B online poker bill is now in the hands of the Senate Finance committee, which has yet to set a hearing date. »
New York Attorney General tells daily fantasy sites to stop taking bets in state
11 November 2015
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said daily fantasy sports constitutes illegal gambling and ordered DraftKings and FanDuel to immediately stop accepting wagers from New York residents.»
Ten states that should have online gaming
6 May 2013
With Ultimate Poker -- licensed and regulated by Nevada -- now open for real-money business, Casino City's Aaron Todd surveys the landscape and identifies 10 states that should have online gaming.»
Top-10 gambling industry stories of 2011
23 December 2011
There are times when the Casino City editorial team really has to scrape the bottom of the barrel to come up with enough items to fill a top-10 list. Putting together the top-10 gambling industry stories of 2011, however, was not one of those times.»
NETeller Update: Lawrence posts bail
22 January 2007
NETeller co-founder Stephen Lawrence posted bail Friday after appearing before a District of Southern New York Judge.»