Tioga Downs Casino News

As we enter 2019, many states are taking action to move toward legalizing sports betting. Here, Dan Ippolito looks at the states that are most likely to do so within the year.

Along with tips on Super Bowl prop bets, we have an interview with a sportsbook icon returning home, another sportsbook launch, several new sports betting options and a big push for sports betting in New York.

The New York State Gaming Commission approved several sports betting regulations that will allow four casinos in upstate New York to build sportsbooks and offer sports wagering, possibly as soon as this spring.

The new 5,310-square-foot sports betting retail location opened last Saturday and is in close proximity to New York City.

Under the agreements, Betfair US will provide a full suite of cutting-edge sports betting products to customers in New Jersey and New York pending legislative and regulatory authorization.

Officials at New York's newest and largest commercial casino are confident that its location, superior array of world-class amenities and allure to Asian customers will help the $1.2 billion resort reinvigorate the region and overcome the noted saturation in the market.

In December, the New York casino marked a year of growth after the opening of its enhanced gaming floor and hotel.

This week was awash with casino openings and anniversaries, as well as some impressive PokerStars jackpot winners.

Taking effect on Friday, the casino will be open 24 hours per day every Friday and Saturday.

The free event at the New York casino will feature live music, many chances to win cash and an action-packed evening of "firsts" to celebrate the New Year.