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BLOG: A Crackdown on Gambling, and a Push to Legalize It
Government at all levels has been known to say one thing and do another, a statement that probably does not come as a revelation. “Hypocrisy” is a harsh word, so we’ll avoid it. Let’s just say that there is often a divergence between preachments and actions. Few areas of life reflect this more plainly than officialdom’s attitude toward gambling.  New York Gaming5/20/2013
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Council candidate praises Cuomo’s Coney Island casino snub
(New York) -- Coney Island isn’t going to become the next Atlantic City after all. After much talk about the possibility, Governor Cuomo’s plan to bring...
5/19/2013
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Barry Lewis: 10 years after Mohawk pact, where's the casino?
(New York) -- Ten years ago this month, then-Gov. George Pataki signed an agreement with the St. Regis Mohawks to pave the way for a $500 million casino at Kutsher's...
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New York gaming up 7 percent, report says
(New York) -- New York gross gaming revenue rose 7 percent during the past year while slot revenues fell in three neighboring states, an industry report says.
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Casino Proposal Has Plainview People Wondering
(New York) -- Several major news outlets reported that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in discussions to dramatically expand casino gambling in New York.
5/18/2013
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Hugh Reynolds: Four on the floor
(New York) -- It’s difficult for a state legislator to sum up in 15 minutes or less what’s going on in Albany, even in front of a business audience typically...
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New Casino on Long Island a Possibility
(New York) -- Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of bringing video lottery machines to Long Island. As part of a closed-door discussion this week, New York State...
5/16/2013
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Cuomo secures deal with Oneida Nation, counties
(New York) -- After the governor threatened Indian nations with a casino next door if they didn't straighten out their contracts, the Oneidas appear to be the first...
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Long Island casino in play in NY
(New York) -- A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York,...
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Indian casino agreement good for Saratoga Springs
(New York) -- The odds of Saratoga Springs getting a casino improved with the announcement today that the operators of Turning Stone Resort Casino have entered a revenue...
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Boyle: I'm pushing VLTs, not casinos, for Long Island
(New York) -- Though he’s pushing for Long Island off-track betting parlors to add video slot machines, Sen. Phil Boyle said a bill he recently introduced doesn...
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Cuomo casino plan does not include Resorts World
(New York) -- Ten blocks west of Resorts World Casino New York City, a billboard over Rockaway Boulevard advertised casino table games less than two hours away in New...
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Cuomo deals LI out / Rejects OTB slots in Nassau, Suffolk
(New York) -- Nassau and Suffolk county officials are pushing Gov. Cuomo to allow slot machines on Long Island as part of his plan to expand legalized gambling in the...
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LI casino part of closed-door talks to expand gaming in NY
(New York) -- A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York,...
5/14/2013
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OP/ED: Editorial: Casino referendum
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo doesn’t like the odds shaping up on passage of a referendum legalizing non-Indian casinos in the state. So he and state...
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Senator Bonacic wants Governor to name regions that will get gaming licenses
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo says it's not a question of casinos or no casinos. The state of New York is already in the gambling business. It's about...
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How NYS casino development could affect New Yorkers' health
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined plans to expand organized gaming in the state, arguing the addition of three casinos in upstate New York would bring...
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OP/ED: Cuomo’s very dicey gamble / The risks of casino gambling aren't worth the supposed rewards
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo is staking a big pile of political chips — and a piece of the state’s economic future — on the expansion of casino gambling.
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Ulster stands to lose out if Cuomo casino plan sets the rules: Bonacic
(New York) -- Sen. John Bonacic told the Ulster Chamber of Commerce this morning that Ulster could lose the race for a casino if the bidding follows Gov. Cuomo's...
5/13/2013
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Amid Scandals, NY Senate GOP Leader Dean Skelos Warns Members About Casino Cash
(New York) -- Here is the expanded lead item from my "Albany Insider" column from today: With the state capital besieged by criminal investigations, Senate...
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Behind Cuomo's bet on casinos
(New York) -- If there are going to be destination casinos in New York state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week, they will be only upstate for the next five years....
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COLUMN: Casinos are state's latest get-rich-quick scheme
(New York) -- Casinos are a fickle business. Back when the Seneca Gaming Corp. still filed earnings reports, it explained away a drop in quarterly gambling revenue at...
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Cuomo lobbying group loses contributions as state ethics law requires donor disclosure
(New York) -- Donations for a lobbying group that promotes Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s policies dropped from $17 million to zero after the state ethics board began...
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No Sure Bets For Cuomo’s Casino Plan [sub. req'd]
(New York) -- The casino debate is back on full blast in New York State, but a deal on where to put the new gambling destinations still has a long way to go.
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VIDEO: New York, New York - Casinos: Good or Bad Bet for New York?
(New York) -- "New York, New York" is a weekly multi-platform series dedicated exclusively to New York politics. The series is hosted by Richard French and...
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Jay Bergman: New York would be better served building casinos near the city
(New York) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week his plan to create three new casinos in Upstate New York. His plan excluded any hope for new casinos in the...
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Construction union hails local casino push
(New York) -- There's no doubt Ulster County's unionized construction workers stand behind a proposed casino at the site of the old Nevele Grande resort. The...
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Labor groups announce support for proposed Nevele casino
(New York) -- Ulster County labor leaders showed their collective support for a proposed gambling casino at the site of the former Nevele Grande Resort Monday morning.
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New York Gaming Commission Taking Shape
(New York) -- More than a year after it was created by law, the New York Gaming Commission is getting closer to having board members in place who can fully run the new...
5/12/2013
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Cuomo lobbying group loses contributions as state ethics law requires donor disclosure
(New York) -- Donations for a lobbying group that promotes Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s policies dropped from $17 million to zero after the state ethics board began...
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Cuomo watch: A look ahead to casino campaigns
(New York) -- It's likely that casino operators in neighboring states will spend to kill a gambling-expansion referendum this fall in New York. "Racinos...
5/11/2013
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Cuomo has his Albany to-do list ready
(New York) -- Casinos, political corruption, abortion and the Long Island Power Authority will dominate the stretch run of the 2013 state legislative session, Gov....
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OP/ED: Casino referendum
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo doesn’t like the odds shaping up on passage of a referendum legalizing non-Indian casinos in the state. So he and state...
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Casino plan moving in New York, too — but with bumps
(Illinois) -- As Illinois lawmakers and Gov. Pat Quinnget closer to finally approving a casino for downtown Chicago, legalized gambling seems on a somewhat similar track...
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Cuomo said he will not let recent corruption scandals derail his agenda
(New York) -- This week saw a lot of action by the Governor in Albany, first holding the state's first-ever tourism summit, followed by unveiling his casino...
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Sullivan lawmakers pleased with governor’s intention to moved forward with casino proposal
(New York) -- Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Scott Samuelson said he “remains hopeful” that the county will benefit from plans to develop casino gaming...
5/10/2013
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Cuomo urges upstate tribes to decide on casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that New York's Indian casinos could face competition in their backyards if talks with tribes over his gambling...
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American Indian casino compacts with state come under scrutiny
(New York) -- Attorney Michael Garry believes a major casino could be located within an area of upstate New York where an American Indian tribe has exclusivity over...
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Andrew Cuomo makes his push for Upstate casinos
(New York) -- Remember that time it snowed on Mother's Day? Well, feel lucky that we just have a frost warning this weekend. But, thanks goodness, it is the weekend...
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Cuomo again touting casinos to lift Upstate economy
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to address Upstate New York’s serious economic problems by expanding casino gambling to three still undisclosed locations and...
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Cuomo casino plan released / 3 bids would compete in each of 6 districts; 1 wins per district
(New York) -- One plan for a casino in Monticello at the former Concord Hotel has been in development for years; another at the Nevele resort outside Ellenville is...
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Tribal settlements in the casino mix / Cuomo hopes tough issues can be resolved before expansion starts
(New York) -- In Gov. Andrew Cuomo's perfect world, New York's three newest casinos would be destination gaming resorts built in the Catskills/Hudson Valley,...
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Young Says Casino Decision Up To Gov. Cuomo, Public Vote
(New York) -- The decision to put non-Indian casinos in Western New York will be decided by the Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the public.
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Developer Thomas Wilmot still wants to build casino near Syracuse
(New York) -- Rochester developer Thomas Wilmot Sr. is still interested in building a gaming facility in the Syracuse area.
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Cuomo Touts Expansion of Casino Gambling
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there is a big enough appetite for gambling in New York to permit the state to expand casino operations while protecting the...
5/9/2013
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Indian casino compacts with state come under scrutiny
(New York) -- Attorney Michael Garry believes a major casino could be located within an area of upstate New York where an American Indian tribe has exclusivity over...
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Cuomo again touting casinos to lift Upstate economy
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to address Upstate New York’s serious economic problems by expanding casino gambling to three still undisclosed locations and...
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Cuomo Threatens Native American Casinos With Competition
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York's Native American casinos could face competition in their backyards if tribes and the state fail to reach agreements in...
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Cuomo wants casino referendum this fall
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo committed Thursday to holding a statewide referendum on casino expansion this fall, after considering waiting until next year. His...
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Cuomo Wants Voters to Decide on Full-Scale Casinos
(New York) -- Offering up some details on a promised plan for legalizing full-scale casinos in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Thursday he would push for a...
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Cuomo's gaming plan to affect Ulster, Sullivan counties
(New York) -- “On the face of it, looks like it might preclude two of the three licenses from being issued to the Catskills,” said Nevele Investors LLC CEO...
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Cuomo: Resort Gaming Plan Would Boost Upstate Tourism
(New York) -- A comprehensive resort gaming destination plan to create jobs and boost tourism in Upstate New York was unveiled Thursday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Gov. Cuomo outlines casino plan
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo stated, "We need jobs in Upstate New York and economic activity in Upstate New York like we need oxygen."
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Gov. Cuomo releases casino gaming plan to boost economy and tourism industry in upstate New York
(New York) -- One day after hosting a tourism summit in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a casino gaming plan which he says will help create jobs and boost tourism in...
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Governor looking to build three casinos in Upstate New York
(New York) -- Casinos owned and operated by American Indian tribes could see some new competition if they can't resolve long-time disputes with New York State.
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New York Bill will tab tracks to full Casinos
(New York) -- Senate Republicans in New York are finalizing legislation to restrict the first three casinos under a gambling expansion effort to areas of the state...
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OP/ED: Casinos in New York would prey on problem gamblers and shift the costs to taxpayers
(New York) -- When Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2012 proposed new commercial casinos, he said they would need regulation. The likely reasons: to mitigate problem gambling and to...
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UPDATE: Bonacic: 'I will push for three casinos' in region, not one as Cuomo proposes
(New York) -- One plan for a casino in Monticello at the former Concord Hotel has been in development for years; another at the Nevele resort outside Ellenville is...
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Another Voice: New York must offer services to problem gamblers
(New York) -- If it hasn’t happened in your home already, expect the topic of gambling in this state to become a household topic across many New York homes very...
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Racing could be left out in casino plan
(New York) -- Unless future casinos are located at racino sites they won't support breeders, horsemen or racing purses. Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out his vision for...
5/8/2013
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Cuomo pushes idea of sharing wealth of casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the...
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Cuomo pushes idea of sharing wealth of casinos as state hosts tourism summit
(New York) -- New York will seek to entice tourists from other states and countries vacationing in New York City to be lured to upstate destinations, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
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GLYNN: More details needed on casino proposal
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo pledged in his earlier State of the State addresses that he would change the culture of Albany.
5/7/2013
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Senate Republicans want to exclude WNY from casino expansion
(New York) -- Senate Republicans will offer a casino expansion plan that calls for protecting the Seneca Nation of Indians’ three casino investments in Western New...
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OP/ED: Mr. Cuomo's big blind bet
(New York) -- THE ISSUE: The governor wants lawmakers to endorse gambling on minimal information.
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NY Bill Would Tab Tracks for Full Casinos
(New York) -- Senate Republicans in New York are finalizing legislation to restrict the first three casinos under a gambling expansion effort to areas of the state...
5/6/2013
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Anti-casino activist: Home rule is better than state deciding
(New York) -- I had a story last week looking at how the concept of home rule, affirmed in a recent court case over fracking, may play out in the coming debate over...
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Our view: Bring casino expansion talks into the sunlight
(New York) -- Cayuga County has seen plenty of casino drama over the past decade, as the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York and the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma have...
5/5/2013
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Valley View: 'Regulation' won't curb casinos' harm
(New York) -- When Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2012 proposed new commercial casinos, he said they would need regulation. Likely reasons: Mitigate problem gambling and protect...
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Cuomo watch: Asking Indians to share the wealth
(New York) -- Two decades ago, then-Gov. Mario M. Cuomo signed a pact that allowed the Oneida Nation to open New York's first casino. The agreement didn't...
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Editorial: Voters deserve odds to place bets on casino
(New York) -- The two men who control the fate and location of new casinos in New York need to work out their differences in public. That means Gov. Andrew Cuomo,...
5/4/2013
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Fracking ruling buoys casino foes
(New York) -- Opponents of hydrofracking rejoiced earlier this week when a mid-level appeals court ruled individual towns can ban the gas drilling technique within their...
5/3/2013
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Cuomo Talks Casino Legislation
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo is making a case to postpone a public vote on whether to allow full-fledged casinos off Indian land.
5/2/2013
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Casino gambling remains alive / Governor says gaming sites "are among the most complicated" items left for the session
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo sees the 23 legislative days remaining in the 2013 session as a time to try to complete a deal on expanding legalized casinos in New York...
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Lawmakers consider delaying casino vote
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders tried to jump start negotiations over siting several new gambling casinos in New York. But they also conceded that...
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NYS casino vote may be on hold for this year
(New York) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders tried to jumpstart negotiations over siting several new gambling casinos in New York. But they also...
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Though “Complicated,” Cuomo Still Pushing To Add Casinos To State Budget
(New York) -- Although the legislative calender for 2013 is quickly ending, Governor Andrew Cuomo is still trying to sort out the question of bringing legalized gambling...
5/1/2013
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Casino outlook is cloudy with chance of gain
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said there are a number of questions that need to be addressed between his administration and the Legislature on his...
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Casino referendum may be put off until busier election year
(New York) -- A statewide referendum on whether to allow non-Indian casino gaming in New York may not be on the ballot this November. Governor Andrew Cuomo says this is...
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Casino referendum may be put off until busier election year
(New York) -- A statewide referendum on whether to allow non-Indian casino gaming in New York may not be on the ballot this November. Governor Andrew Cuomo says this is...
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Cuomo makes case to delay public vote on casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to postpone a referendum on whether to allow major casinos off Indian land in New York. That vote by the public to amend the...
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Cuomo Says City Mayoral Race May Delay Gambling Vote
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo wants to delay the public vote on whether to allow major casinos off Indian land in New York. The state could put off a casino referendum...
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Cuomo: State could delay casino referendum till 2014
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Wednesday that the state could put off a casino referendum until 2014, instead of this year, as long has been expected.
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Gov. Cuomo Says City Mayoral Race May Push Off Vote On Legalized Gambling
(New York) -- New Yorkers may have to wait until 2014 to vote on whether to legalize casino gambling in the state. Gov. Cuomo said he’s open to delaying a...
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COLUMN: Straw poll at Lake George forum favors gambling
(New York) -- Twice as many people cast ballots in favor of casino gambling than against it, in a poll conducted by Lake George village officials after a forum on the...
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Lake George mayor asks residents' opinions on bringing casino to area
(New York) -- Another upstate New York tourist town is looking into the idea of casino gambling. Lake George Mayor Robert Blais has scheduled a public forum Tuesday...
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Lake George residents consider supporting casino
(New York) -- Nearly 300 residents gathered to discuss plans to bring casino gambling to New York. The state is considering amending the constitution to allow as many as...
4/30/2013
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Cuomo, legislative leaders hold first major casino expansion talks
(New York) -- A plan to permit seven non-Indian casinos in New York was the major topic of discussion during about 90 minutes of closed-door talks this evening between...
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Lawmakers meet on casino siting
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with top lawmakers for over an hour this afternoon, mostly to revive talks over whether to legalize and how to permit full-fledged...
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Residents, business owners debate casino in Warren County
(New York) -- Numerous questions about casino gambling remain, but opinions on whether a casino belongs in Warren County were aplenty Tuesday at a public forum on the...
4/29/2013
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Senate Chairman Readies New York Casino Bill [sub. req'd]
(New York) -- There is new hope for New York State’s stalled casino debate, with a key lawmaker hammering out a proposal to resolve a key sticking point –...
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Forum set on upstate NY casino plan
(New York) -- Another upstate New York tourist town is looking into the idea of casino gambling. Lake George Mayor Robert Blais has scheduled a public forum Tuesday...
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New York Town To Hold Meeting To Gauge Public Interest In Casino Gambling
(New York) -- The Associated Press reported that one town in New York is about to start discussions of whether or not it wants to be in consideration for a brand new...
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Where should new casinos be built?
(New York) -- One Republican Senator says he isn't waiting to see Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to expand non-Indian casino gambling in the state. As Capital...
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Racinos, in bid for casinos, tout success
(New York) -- The New York Gaming Association, the lobbying arm for the state’s nine racinos, released its first annual report today, pointing to the success the...
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New York racetrack casinos took in $1.8 billion in 2012
(New York) -- New York's nine racetrack casinos -- or "racinos" -- took in $1.8 billion last year, according to the first-ever New York Gaming Association...
4/28/2013
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Casino forum set for Tuesday in Lake George
(New York) -- Local residents will have a chance on Tuesday to voice where they stand on casino gambling in Warren County, when village officials host a public forum on...
4/24/2013
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KARBEN: Albany Rolls the Dice on Casino Referendum
(New York) -- The advent of the 2013 political season in New York is inescapable. The Big Apple’s mayoral aspirants square off in nearly daily debates.
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The need for gaming in the Adirondacks is large
(New York) -- In 1990, Colorado held a statewide referendum to legalize limited stakes gambling in three struggling mining towns that were on the verge of ceasing to...
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Editorial: State Gives Lip Service To Regulating Gambling
(New York) -- When Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2012 proposed new commercial casinos, he said they would need regulation. The likely reasons were to mitigate problem gambling...
4/23/2013
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Nevele casino plan picks up support — 25 miles away, in Hurley
(New York) -- A Town Board member here has endorsed a developer’s plan to turn the former Nevele resort in Wawarsing into a casino. John Dittus said he changed his...
4/22/2013
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Hurley Councilman John Dittus now supports casino at Nevele
(New York) -- Efforts to gain Town Board support to convert the former Nevele resort in Wawarsing into a casino have moved a step forward with Councilman John Dittus...
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Sen. John Bonacic says he is prepping casino legalization
(New York) -- State Sen. John Bonacic says he is preparing legislation that would approve legalized casino gaming and promote specific sites to be approved.
4/20/2013
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Casino forum to feature gaming expert
(New York) -- An upcoming public forum to review the potential impact of hosting casino gambling in Warren County is to feature an expert on casino operations —...
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Racino's net win rises to $63.7M
(New York) -- Business at Monticello's racino on Route 17B picked up a little last year but lagged behind the pace of growth at most of the other racinos statewide.
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With States Rapidly Legalizing Online-Gaming, Senator Kennedy Calls on the New York State Gaming Commission to Investigate Bad Actors
(New York) -- New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) says the legalization of online-gaming in states across the country could lead to increased illegal and...
4/18/2013
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Study: New York Racino Revenues Up 5 Percent
(New York) -- New York’s racetrack casinos posted record growth in slot machine revenue in the first quarter of this year, according to figures compiled by the New...
4/17/2013
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Forum On Casino Gambling April 30 In Lake George
(New York) -- Lake George Village officials will conduct a public forum April 30 to gather the public’s views about the possibility of casino gambling in Warren...
4/14/2013
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LETTER: Clear way for casinos
(New York) -- Dear Editor: Local resorts should be allowed to have video lottery terminals for gambling. Since people are on vacation, it would be no different than a...
4/12/2013
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Nevele event trumpets casino potential
(New York) -- Spirits were high Thursday evening as supporters of the new Nevele resort project from throughout Ulster County gathered in the hotel’s ballroom to...
4/11/2013
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Casino interest remains high among area officials
(New York) -- Essex County officials are asking to be considered as a potential location for an upstate casino, while Lake George Mayor Robert Blais is planning a forum...
4/10/2013
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Casino interest remains high among area officials
(New York) -- Essex County officials are asking to be considered as a potential location for an upstate casino, while Lake George Mayor Robert Blais is planning a forum...
4/9/2013
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New York Governor Under Pressure To Reveal Casino Locations [sub. req'd]
(New York) -- As Governor Andrew Cuomo starts to unveil the long-anticipated details of his proposed Upstate New York casino strategy, likely gambling resort locations...
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NY racetrack casinos take in $1.83 billion in gambling revenue
(New York) -- Gaming revenue at nine NY racetrack casinos grew by 22 percent last year to $1.83 billion, according to a report by the New York Gaming Association.
4/8/2013
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New York state cashing in on racinos
(New York) -- The New York Gaming Association said Monday that the state’s nine racetrack casinos generated gross gaming revenues of $1.83 billion — up 22...
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Some Onondaga County voters split on putting a casino in Syracuse area
(New York) -- Half the people in Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli’s Syracuse-based district want a casino. And half the people don’t, according to a survey the...
4/4/2013
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Ulster County Legislature committee backs video lottery terminals at 2 resorts (videos)
(New York) -- Republicans on the Ulster County Legislature’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee have advanced a resolution supporting video lottery...
4/1/2013
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Casino expansion must protect racing, jobs
(New York) -- Now that the budget is done and the governor and the Legislature have moved on to the issue of a constitutional amendment to allow full-scale casino gaming...
3/31/2013
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OP/ED: In Albany, money is the message
(New York) -- Follow the money is as good advice now as it was during the Watergate era. The Joint Commission on Public Ethics reported last week lobbying groups spent $...
3/28/2013
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St. Lawrence County Chamber supports Ogdensburg casino
(New York) -- The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has officially endorsed locating a casino in the county. At its meeting Thursday, the chamber’s board...
3/27/2013
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Hurley Town Board puts off casino gambling vote
(New York) -- The Town Board has delayed a vote to support siting a casino in Wawarsing until the developer can provide a presentation.
3/26/2013
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Essex County explores casino possibility
(New York) -- Essex County lawmakers want to explore the possibility of bringing a casino to the area, but they first want to see if the North Country is even an option.
3/23/2013
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Letters: No casinos, Fortis concerns, level the teachers’-contract playing field
(New York) -- In “Regionalism: The new realism” the article by Susan Barnett (March 7 Kingston Times) Sullivan County Executive Scott Samuelson was quoted as...
3/22/2013
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Online Poker Needing More Support in New York State
(New York) -- Online poker isn't expected to be included in New York State's final budget agreement, which will be voted on this weekend in advance of the April...
3/18/2013
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Online Poker Likely To Be Lost In New York’s Casino Shuffle [sub req'd]
(New York) -- A budding proposal to legalize online poker in the Empire State faces a potential roadblock from a top state lawmaker, despite winning an unexpected nod in...
3/17/2013
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Cuomo watch: No safe bet on casinos
(New York) -- It could be back to the drawing board on casinos. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo initially touted the idea of building the "world's largest" convention...
3/16/2013
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Wages, taxes dominate state budget talks
(New York) -- A minimum-wage hike, an array of business-tax cuts and child-care deductions, and a renewal of the so-called millionaires' tax are on the table as New...
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New York Senate Supports Online Gambling
(New York) -- The New York Senate has written that it “supports authorising and regulating internet gaming for games of skill, including poker, to reflect recent...
3/15/2013
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Key upstate senator: Upstate-only casino plan won't fly
(New York) -- A key upstate senator said Thursday that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo must broaden his casino-expansion plan if it hopes to survive a statewide referendum.
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Libous: You need more casinos for it to pass
(New York) -- It seems a plan to guide the permitting of casinos will not make this year’s state budget, according to Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos.
3/14/2013
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New York Lawmakers Not Ready To Gamble On Casinos In State Budget - UPDATED
(New York) -- As lawmakers and Gov. Cuomo hammer out the final details of the budget, one item that now seems certain to be left out is the governor's proposal for...
3/13/2013
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Casino to be built in Port Henry? / Moriah board likes the idea
(New York) -- A casino on the shore of Lake Champlain makes sense to the Moriah town board. That’s why trustees will ask New York State to consider Port Henry as a...
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Online Poker Coming to New York?
(New York) -- One more state in the US may now be added to the growing list of states interested in offering online poker. New York seems to be showing interest in...
3/12/2013
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BLOG: Internet Poker Under Consideration in New York?
(New York) -- Newsday is reporting New York State Senate co-leaders Jeff Klein and Dean Skelos have included language in their proposed state budget that signals their...
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State Senate eyes legalized online poker
(New York) -- Looking for a cash infusion, the State Senate Monday proposed legalizing online poker as New York's budget fight began to take shape.
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NY State Senate Considers Future Discussions over Legalizing Online Poker to Resolve Budget Deficit
(New York) -- The New York State Senate published a preliminary budgetary statement this week, in which the legislators indicated their willingness to discuss the...
3/11/2013
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Cuomo says there needs to be an exclusivity period for upstate casinos
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have yet to agree on how many casinos should be built in the first round of construction in New York, but Cuomo...
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo considering location for possible upstate casinos; public to vote on legislation
(New York) -- Several additional casinos may be coming to New York as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to use gambling to boost the state’s economy and...
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Gov. Cuomo's casino game plan: Phased-in schedule starting with upstate
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo said Monday he supports establishment of casinos through a phased-in schedule over several years that would begin with — and be designed...
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New York Casino Plans On Hold
(New York) -- New York officials are all but certain to punt until later in the legislative session final negotiations on a plan to add up to seven new casinos on non-...
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BLOG: MGM pushes for a downstate casino
(New York) -- MGM has developed Las Vegas’s $7 billion gambling market and now turns its sights on New York City, which it says is a $6 billion market, according...
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Casino gaming transparency act unveiled
(New York) -- "They should be voting on the facts, total transparency," Assemblyman Jim Tedisco said on Monday. Transparency. Lawmakers called for it after the...
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Don't bet on NYC casino any time soon
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo still wants the first three casinos from any new gaming legislation to be located upstate, according to a report by the New York...
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Report: MGM CEO Says Plan For New Casinos In New York State 'Tortured'
(New York) -- MGM Resorts International, one of the largest and most powerful casino developers on the planet, reportedly loathes what’s currently being discussed...
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State Legislators want to know where casinos would go
(New York) -- Some state legislators are urging the Governor to identify the sites before full-casinos are put to a statewide vote. State, county and elected leaders...
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Lawmakers push bill to protect Saratoga casino interests
(New York) -- Assemblyman Jim Tedisco compares current plans for a statewide referendum on amending the state constitution to allow casino gambling to taking out a loan...
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State officials: Name sites in casino bill; include Saratoga Springs among choices
(New York) -- State officials, backed by local leaders, say full casino sites should be identified before putting a gambling referendum to a public vote in November.
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Video: Tedisco, Marchione pitch Saratoga casino
(New York) -- Again from Kyle Hughes of NYSNYS.com — a good man to have in your corner when two of your reporters are out sick — here’s video of...
3/10/2013
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MGM chief says New York loses by not opening NYC to Las Vegas resort casinos
(New York) -- MGM is so motivated to build a $1.5 billion casino in New York City that its CEO is publicly criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to develop upstate...
3/9/2013
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GUEST VIEW: State reps need to go all in on casino
(New York) -- Over the past few weeks there have been various stories regarding the expansion of casino gaming in New York, to include non-Native American casinos...
3/8/2013
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Senate, Assembly omit new casinos from their budget plans
(New York) -- The State Senate and Assembly will not be taking up the controversial matter of casino expansion when they approve their separate budget measures next week...
3/7/2013
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Camara proposes less Cuomo-centric casino plan
(New York) -- Offered as an alternative to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s seeming resistance to a casino siting plan that leaves a large role for lawmakers, Assemblyman Karim...
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In a challenge to Cuomo, an assemblyman proposal local approval of casinos
(New York) -- Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to legalize up to seven full-fledged, Las Vegas-style casinos in New York State, and doesn't seem to think that local...
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Where Do The Mayoral Candidates Stand On NYC Casinos?
(New York) -- We’ve been reporting on the possibility of casinos coming to New York City and New Yorkers’ lukewarm opposition to them.
3/6/2013
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Brooklyn Councilwoman James to introduce casino resolution
(New York) -- Brooklyn Councilwoman Letitia James, a public advocate candidate, plans to introduce a resolution calling on Albany lawmakers to allow local input into the...
3/5/2013
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Local Approvals Cloud New York’s Casino Push [sub req'd]
(New York) -- The hot-button issue of local control is emerging as the Achilles heel of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ambitious drive to legalize Las Vegas-...
3/4/2013
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Budget may omit casino language
(New York) -- The state's top lawmakers said they were skeptical that legislation guiding the siting of several new casinos would be included in the state budget, as...
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Two polls show voters are cool on casino plan
(New York) -- Two recent polls commissioned by casino operators in New York show that more registered voters who are likely to vote in the New York 2013 election are...
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NJ gaming law raises the stakes for NY casinos
(New York) -- The online gambling law that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed last week puts pressure on New York to up its own gambling game. In November, New York...
3/3/2013
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N.Y. casino expansion worries Canada operators
(New York) -- Casino operators and local officials in Canada say business is already hurting and worry that if New York approves casinos upstate, both sides of the...
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Harbor casino/CON: Cardillo says it's a bad gamble
(New York) -- The recent discussions over the prospect of casino gambling are premature and need evaluation. Our region has two casinos — Vernon and Turning Stone...
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Harbor casino/PRO: Palmieri says it's too good to pass up
(New York) -- My push to locate a casino at Harbor Point is not a prayer for an economic miracle, but a viable request for help in developing our regional economy.
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New York budget debate hits final stretch
(New York) -- Increasing the minimum wage, locating three upstate casinos and increasing aid for schools are among the top issues facing the state Legislature and Gov....
2/28/2013
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NY's Indian casinos post revenue down 3 percent in 2011
(New York) -- A new report shows the eight gambling facilities run by Indian nations in New York saw falling revenues in 2011. Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry...
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Expert Roundtable: Casinos and Gambling
(New York) -- Q: What are the advantages to merging multiple agencies under one overarching gaming commission? Are there any disadvantages?
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OP/ED: Casino gambling: A loser for New York
(New York) -- Gov. Cuomo and legislators are poised to amend our Constitution to allow casino gambling in New York. If they pass the measure, a statewide referendum this...
2/27/2013
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Revenue decline at Indian casinos in NY led the nation
(New York) -- While New York seeks to expand casinos, the existing Indian casinos had the biggest revenue drop in the nation in 2011, a report today found.
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Editorial: Other side shows up in the casino debates
(New York) -- Casinos used to be more controversial. For every state senator playing up the benefits and pointing out the prime locations there used to be someone else,...
2/26/2013
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Poker Face: Who Wants An Upstate Casino?
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo surprised lawmakers last month with his proposal to allow only three casinos in New York—all to be located upstate—while the...
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Poll Shows New Yorkers Against NYC Casino, Especially When In Their Backyard
(New York) -- As we’ve previously reported, Governor Cuomo has been pushing to legalize gambling statewide in recent months, but efforts to build casinos within...
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Sin City? Where The Mayoral Candidates Stand On Casinos
(New York) -- Mayor Michael Bloomberg has never been a big fan of casino expansion in New York City. When the proposal for a casino at Willets Point recently surfaced,...
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Snake Eyes: Powerful Opponents A Hurdle For Casino Amendment
(New York) -- The first passage of a constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling in New York came fairly easily last year, with the Legislature agreeing on...
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Tepid Support for Cuomo’s Casino Plan, Poll shows
(New York) -- A new poll by Global Strategy Group shows more statewide voters oppose rather than support legalizing seven full-scale gaming casinos in New York State,...
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Group wants racing considered in casino talks
(New York) -- While Saratoga Springs leaders are anxious to see Saratoga Casino and Raceway chosen as one of seven permanent casino sites that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is...
2/25/2013
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Polls show tough casino fight for Cuomo
(New York) -- Two polls conducted by the well-known consulting firm Global Strategy Group—and paid for by the Malaysian casino giant Genting—indicate that...
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New York Speaker Yet To Play His Hand In Casino Debate [sub req'd]
(New York) -- A poker-faced attorney with a strong distaste for gambling, Sheldon Silver, the long-time powerbroker of the New York State Assembly, will play a pivotal...
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Saugerties group fights NY casino law proposal
(New York) -- A group called No Saugerties Casino has sprung back into action after taking an eight-year hiatus.
2/21/2013
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Poll: Legalizing casinos hinges on local approval
(New York) -- A majority of New Yorkers would vote against Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling if the state does not...
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Poll: New Yorkers support casinos, but would like a say in their siting
(New York) -- New Yorkers are mildly supportive of legalizing Las Vegas-style casinos in New York State and would like to have a say in their locations, according to a...
2/20/2013
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Governor Cuomo’s All In: New York Inches Closer To Legalizing Casinos
(New York) -- Continuing his crusade to make bring Las Vegas style gambling to New York, Governor Cuomo announced in his State of the State address this past January...
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In Western NY, Wealthy Corporate Gaming Interests Conspire to Defraud Senecas
(New York) -- Jack Abramoff went to prison on that charge. So did an aide to Tom DeLay. They conspired to defraud Indian Tribes of honest services.
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Should Essex County push for a casino?
(New York) -- One Essex County lawmaker thinks North Country officials need to start a conversation about whether a casino is a good fit for this region. At a recent...
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Utica considers riverboat casino along the Harbor
(New York) -- Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri is keeping a close eye on the future, especially as there’s talk of a riverboat casino coming to Utica.
2/19/2013
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New York Tribes Up The Ante In Gaming Expansion War [sub req'd]
(New York) -- New York’s tribal casinos are pumping hundreds of millions into renovations and expansions as the prospect of competition from commercial casinos...
2/18/2013
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Casino siting proposal 'evolving' / Governor's plan for upstate gaming draws interest of lawmakers
(New York) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to permit three casinos outside of New York City is "evolving," top lawmakers said after a closed-door meeting on...
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Activist to county leaders: ‘No gambling casino study’
(New York) -- A study to weigh the impact of hosting a gambling casino in Lake George is a waste of money, a local citizen activist warned county leaders Feb. 15.
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Palmieri envisions riverboat casinos for Utica
(New York) -- Riverboat casinos on the Utica harbor? If the city plays its cards right, it could end up as one of three locations in the state's casino proposal. But...
2/16/2013
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LETTER: Fight casinos in New York
(New York) -- It’s time for action. This is an invitation to become involved in an effort to stop the spread of casinos in NY State.
2/15/2013
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LG Citizens Group: No need for casino study
(New York) -- One of the founders of the Lake George Citizens Group told the Warren County Board of Supervisors that group does not see a need for a study of the impacts...
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New York Racinos Outpacing Regional Rivals
(New York) -- Hoping to convince state officials to give them full-blown casino rights, New York's racino operators say their financial performance continues to...
2/13/2013
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State gaming outperforms casinos in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
(New York) -- New York’s racetrack casinos, with electronic games only, are already outperforming full-fledged casinos in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that have...
2/11/2013
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Cuomo pulls back on casino locations
(New York) -- While he insists state legislators can have no role in final siting decisions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday evening that he's open to allowing a...
2/10/2013
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Lawmakers: Raise Gambling Age To 21
(New York) -- With Governor Cuomo pushing to bring casinos upstate, two New York City lawmakers want to raise the gambling age in New York from 18 to 21.
2/9/2013
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Bipartisan group makes pitch for casino in Saratoga
(New York) -- A bipartisan group of local officials told the governor’s office on Wednesday why the Spa City should have a Las Vegas-style casino.
2/8/2013
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Casino issue could be tricky
(New York) -- Whether one of them comes to Niagara Falls or not — you can bet on one thing when it comes to picking spots for new casinos in New York.
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Siting a new NY casino could be complicated
(New York) -- Bet on complications in picking spots for new casinos in New York. It has become clear since Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed three upstate casinos in yet-to-be...
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Tioga Downs Wins Big in Cuomo's Budget Plan
(New York) -- The owner of Tioga Downs is putting his money on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's state budget, which includes opportunities for gambling in upstate New York.
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Casinos donate more than $200,000 for Sandy relief efforts
(New York) -- The American Red Cross received a major donation to continue its relief efforts from Super Storm Sandy in New York and Long Island.
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Red Cross recognizes Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs for $200,000 donation
(New York) -- The American Red Cross Central New York Region hosted a news conference Friday morning at Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols to recognize and thank the owner,...
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Tioga Downs makes Red Cross donation
(New York) -- Thousands of Superstorm Sandy victims will benefit from a donation to the American Red Cross from Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs casino hotel.
2/7/2013
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Cuomo rejects notion of legislative casino siting
(New York) -- Governor Cuomo says the state legislature should have no role in deciding where possible future casinos should be located in New York State.
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