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New York Recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month; Landmarks Illuminated Yellow for Gambling Disorder Screening Day gaming.ny.gov/news/new-york-…

NYS & NYRA Support Cornell University Study to Protect Thoroughbreds gaming.ny.gov/news/nys-nyra-…

January 16, 2026 meeting is underway: franchiseoversightboard.ny.gov/event/january-…

The Franchise Oversight Board will meet on January 16, 2026: franchiseoversightboard.ny.gov/event/january-…

The next meeting of the New York Franchise Oversight Board will take place on July 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. franchiseoversightboard.ny.gov/event/072525-f…

The Resorts World New York City Community Advisory Committee will hold an organizational meeting on 7/21/25 at 11 a.m. nycasinos.ny.gov/event/resorts-…

Responsive materials to the General Information portion of the Request for Applications have been posted to each project's Application Material pages.

The Executive Summaries for the eight Commercial Casino Applicants are now on the Gaming Facility Location Board's Website (nycasinos.ny.gov)

Chairman O'Dwyer on Casino Applicants: "I welcome the 8 applicants to Develop & Operate a Gaming Facility in NYS to the competition. The Commission & Board are committed to ensuring the siting process is fair, transparent, competitive, deliberative, & beneficial for NYS." 1/

The NY Gaming Facility Location Board has released Guidance Regarding the Establishment, Operation and Conduct of Community Advisory Committees nycasinos.ny.gov/guidance-commu…

The NY Gaming Facility Location Board will meet on Monday, June 16, 2025. More details: nycasinos.ny.gov/event/061625-g…

June 13, 2025 Franchise Oversight Board Meeting franchiseoversightboard.ny.gov/event/june-13-…

New York State Finalizes Encouraging Budget for Racing bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a… via @BloodHorse

January 31, 2025 Franchise Oversight Board Meeting franchiseoversightboard.ny.gov/event/january-…

Updated Venues for TC, Safety Statistics Hold Promise bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a… via @BloodHorse

Last Week’s Mega Millions Jackpot Generated $55.8 Million for NY Schools and Lottery Retailers gaming.ny.gov/news/last-week…

We are fortunate to work alongside several veterans at the Commission. Scott McLear, Commission Deputy Director of the Division of Gaming served as emcee for today's @NYSCivilService annual Veterans Appreciation Celebration at the NYS Museum. Thank you to all who serve.

Today's 5th race at @FlGaming was held in memory of longtime Commission Racing Investigator Michael McDermott. The Commission was honored to take part in the celebration &thankful to Finger Lakes for hosting. More about Mike, who is dearly missed: legacy.com/us/obituaries/…

¡Se acerca el 26 de octubre, el “Día Dorado” para los votantes de Nueva York! Si usted o un ser querido no se ha registrado para votar, puede hacerlo y emitir su voto anticipado en su sitio de votación el 26 de octubre. Más información en @NYSBOE: es.elections.ny.gov/early-voting

New York’s “Golden Day” for voters is October 26! If you or a loved one hasn’t had a chance to register to vote, you can register and cast your early vote ballot at your early voting site on October 26. Learn more from @NYSBOE: elections.ny.gov/early-voting