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Can Mobile Sports Betting Help Rebuild The New York Economy? BonusSeeker Speaks To Senator Addabbo

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The following is an interview with Senator Addabbo, by BonusSeeker.com.

When the state of New York was facing a budget hole eclipsing $6 billion at the close of 2019, it was hard to imagine a scenario in which things could be much worse.

Fast forward a few months and the financial situation has gone downhill exponentially as the Empire State remains one of the most affected states by COVID-19 in every conceivable way.

Monetarily, the state is in absolute disarray for the foreseeable future because of the massive toll the pandemic has taken. But do you know what would help ease that burden? Legalizing mobile sports betting.

New York Desperately Needs New Revenue Streams

The truth is that New York needs new ways of generating revenue now more than ever before, and the millions that could be made by regulating online sports betting and allowing residents to play via mobile devices would undoubtedly assist in closing a still-growing gap in the state budget.

Perhaps nobody knows this better than Senator Joseph Addabbo, who is chairman of the New York Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee and author of the legislation to legalize mobile wagering in the Empire state (Bill S17D).

“In light of this coronavirus, which has crippled us financially, we need the revenue now and we need the revenue next year when there is no federal stimulus money coming in,” the Senator said to BonusSeeker‘s Brian Sausa, in reference to the multiple packages that congress has passed to help states amid the pandemic. “The market calls for the mobile device, that’s when you maximize your revenue and your activity.”

New York’s financial woes are nothing new, and Addabbo has been the most vocal proponent of online sports betting in New York long before COVID-19 hit.

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But whatever tough times were ahead as 2019 came to an end, the situation quickly got worse than anyone could have expected, and much faster.

According to budget documents, New York’s $6 billion deficit was on track to pass $8 billion by 2023, which would signal the deepest financial crisis since 2010 when the state was dealing with a $10 budget gap during the recession.

But as a result of the pandemic further ravaging the state economy, a report released in April from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget office finds that the gap could reach a staggering $13 billion in 2020 alone, shattering the mark from a decade ago.

These figures aren’t any fun to face, but they are important because they help paint a picture of the seriousness of the financial desperation that the state is facing.

As is the case with most aspects of our society, the sports landscape currently looks nothing like the one we’re accustomed to. At some point, however, leagues will come back and sports betting will go back to being the lucrative industry it has proven itself to be over the past two years.

Raising taxes and handing out more traffic tickets, two things New York is already looking into, may always be popular ways to fill a massive budget gap, but they can’t be the only courses of action.

New York Already Allows Sports Betting, But It’s Not Mobile

It needs to be noted that sports betting in New York is legal, just not in its ideal form. The state legalized wagering on athletic events in 2013, and following the repeal of PASPA in May 2018, operations launched some 14 months later.

The issue is that it was and still is limited to land-based casinos (which are mostly in the northern part of the state) with no provisions for online betting, which is the game-changer in terms of revenue creation.

Addabbo, whose 15th District covers parts of South Queens in New York City, is one of many legislators whose constituents aren’t in a position to take part in sports betting in the state as the law currently allows.

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“I love Resorts World-Catskills, I think they did a phenomenal job at the site, but my people are not driving two hours north to go place a bet. They’re driving 20 minutes to Jersey. There lies the problem.”

The Senator is touching on a much larger issue at hand in the Empire State. Without any downstate casinos and so much of the population and betting demographic located in and around New York City, can the state really afford to continue losing out on revenue to New Jersey?

Making the betting experience exponentially easier for bettors by including the mobile component could wind up going an extremely long way because as the Senator notes, the public prefers simplicity.

“People look for convenience. They look for what’s safe for them, what’s legal, but they look for convenience…they go across the border to [New] Jersey because it’s simple.”

How Is New Jersey Mobile Sports Betting Working Out?

If any state out there is looking for a blueprint on how to roll out mobile sports betting, look no further than neighboring New Jersey for an example of the impact it can have.

In 2019, the first full year of regulated sports betting in New Jersey, the state took in nearly $4.6 billion in wagers, which resulted in around $300 million in total revenue. Once factoring in tax rates, that’s $36 million that went straight to the state and local governments.

Considering the fact that well over 80 percent of the wagers in the Garden State are placed on a mobile device, New Jersey is evidence of how vital the online component is to the overall earning capability of sports betting.

The potential in New York can be actually seen in the figures coming from its neighbor, and it only makes the case for online wagering in the Empire State even stronger.

A study from research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming reported that in 2019, New Yorkers placed an estimated $837 million total in sports bets in New Jersey.

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That was about one-fifth of the total amount wagered in the Garden State throughout the year, a direct result of New York residents crossing the border to wager or calling friends and relatives in New Jersey to place wagers.

Factoring in taxes, that amount bears out to nearly $60 million in total revenue and about $6 million in taxes for the state. That number may not sound very high but consider the fact that part of the tax revenue generated from sports betting goes straight to job creation and funding educational programs in the state.

In total, over 38 million Americans applied for unemployment in a span of just over two months with over 1.5 million claims coming from New Yorkers as of the first week in May. Is any amount of money or number of jobs too small to help the residents of New York?

Besides, once you add in all the factors that come with enacting mobile wagering in New York, that number explodes. The study estimated that the Empire State is missing out on over $200 million per year by leaving online sports betting off the table.

For comparison, sports betting at land-based venues produced a grand total of $6.8 million in revenue from the time it launched in July through the second half of the year.

It’s also worth noting that the state has unused gaming licenses, which according to Addabbo’s bill, could be sold for $12 million apiece in initial fees.

“They [the licenses] are sitting on a shelf, doing nothing for us. Making no revenue, creating no jobs, no educational funding. They’re sitting there until the year 2023,” said Addabbo.

Will Cuomo Get On Board With NY Mobile Sports Betting?

The biggest hurdle that comes with attempting to pass this legislation is getting Governor Cuomo to change his mind.

Seemingly, part of what has given the governor pause is the issue of addiction and the possible negative impact that wide-ranging legal sports betting could have on the public. Even that, however, is something Addabbo’s bill has covered.

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“I understand the governor may have apprehension about the pitfalls of gaming. Well, we took care of that,” the Senator points out. “Our gaming commission has been given accolades nationally for the programs that deal with addiction issues. The idea here is that we cannot move forward in terms of gaming in our state without addressing simultaneously the critical issue of the addiction part. So, I’m confident we will.”

The governor has already left mobile sports betting off the budget for the fiscal year 2021 and seemingly categorized these types of gaming as “creative although irresponsible revenue sources” in his address back in January.

Since the most important issues have been addressed and New York has now felt the wrath of COVID-19, the question needs asking: just how responsible would it be to continue leaving upwards of $200 million per year on the table when the state is in dire need of budget relief?

“What we have tried to do was convince the governor that certainly, the numbers are there,” Addabbo points out. “Whether it’s money lost to New Jersey, whether it’s money lost to an illegal activity that doesn’t appear on tax returns, it’s money that’s not there to gain for our state.”

It’s a simple fact that New York needs the revenue and it’s quite incomprehensible at this point to see sports betting as a perfectly viable option for revenue generation, especially considering what state residents are already allowed to wager on.

New York Has Legal Gaming, Just No Online Sports Betting

The benefits that the state can reap from sports betting are the same ones it always enjoys from other resources, and Senate Bill 17D is merely attempting to add to the ways in which New York generates tax revenue.

“It’s not like we’re re-creating the wheel, we have it here already,” Addabbo explained. “We have it in terms of Mega, Powerball, Lotto, we already have it. We already have casinos, we already have sports betting. We already have all the elements of gaming in our state.”

The governor has attempted to camp himself on the moral high ground but it exposes the contradictory nature of the logic being applied to this issue.

We are all free to wager our hard-earned dollars on the state lottery with hopes of walking away with more money than we had before, and we can even track the results online. On its most basic level, that process doesn’t really differ from placing a sports bet.

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Anybody can drive upstate to one of the several New York casinos with legal sports betting and place a wager, but doing it from the comfort of your own living room is an irresponsible way for the state to make money?

The case for legal sports betting in New York is clear-cut and convincing, but obviously the job is not done. The last hope for Addabbo and other proponents of getting this done in 2020 is a study to be done by the state gaming commission, which should have its final report released sometime in June.

“That may be a telltale sign of where we go forward with this issue,” Addabbo says. “I am pushing to do it this year. Mobile sports betting, the three licenses, this year. Until December 31st, that’s my push.”

The governor’s approach to the difficult times the state has faced in recent months has been very matter-of-fact. If that same pragmatism gets applied to mobile sports betting, it will become obvious that it has all the tenants of becoming a vehicle in which the state can use to help drive itself out of the financial ditch it currently lies.

The question now becomes whether New York is finally ready to take advantage of the opportunity.

SOURCE BonusSeeker.com

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Scientific Games Wins Three 2025 International Business Awards for Supply Chain Sustainability and Technology Innovation

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Global Lottery Technology Supplier Wins Sustainable Supply Chain Gold Award for National Logistics Centre in UK Serving The National Lottery

Scientific Games has been honored with three prestigious accolades in the 2025 International Business Awards, recognizing the company’s leadership in supply chain sustainability and cutting-edge lottery technology solutions.

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The global lottery company earned the Gold Award for Sustainable Supply Chain for its National Logistics Centre in Warrington, UK serving The National Lottery’s vast network of 40,000+ retailers as a partner to Allwyn UK. Opened in February 2024 to support Allwyn on its journey of building a net zero National Lottery, the 92,000-square-foot facility integrates advanced, technology-driven sustainability practices, including AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory management technology, dynamic routing to minimize emissions, fully electric internal transport and zero-waste operations.

Scientific Games also received two Bronze Award recognitions in the 2025 International Business Awards:

  • Achievement in Product Innovation for SCiQ, Scientific Games’ cutting-edge ecosystem that is transforming the way instant games are sold and managed. SCiQ delivers advanced inventory control, strengthened security and real-time sales data, providing retailers, lotteries and players with a smarter, more secure instant game experience.
  • Emerging Technology Solution for PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, which integrates the company’s groundbreaking SCiQ retail ecosystem into PlayCentral HD self-service vending machines, delivering unmatched inventory control, enhanced game security and operational efficiency.

“These honors reflect the dedication of our global teams to delivering both environmental leadership and unmatched retail innovation for our lottery partners,” said Pat McHugh, CEO of Scientific Games. “From transforming the sustainability of our supply chain in partnership with Allwyn in the UK to advancing the future of instant game retailing worldwide, we’re committed to creating positive impact for our customers, players and the communities they serve.”

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations in over 60 nations were evaluated by more than 300 professionals worldwide in this year’s IBAs.

Earlier this year, Scientific Games received two Gold Annual American Business Awards for SCiQ and PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, in the Operations Management Solutions and Emerging Technology categories, respectively.

With operations on five continents, Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 150 lotteries in 50 countries worldwide.

PlayCentral HD® and SCiQ® are registered trademarks of Scientific Games. ©2025 Scientific Games, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

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PA Online Casinos Generate Nearly $280M in July Revenue

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Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in the US when it comes to online casino revenue. For July, PA online casinos produced $277.9 million in revenue, which tops the nation for the month.

The $277.9 million is the fifth-highest revenue month for the state in its iGaming history. It finished over $27 million ahead of Michigan ($250.5 million) and over $30 million ahead of New Jersey ($247.3 million) for July.

This past month’s revenue was a 22.2% jump from a year ago, when the state generated $227.4 million in July 2024.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board releases its monthly data and highlights adjusted gaming revenue, which takes promotional dollars out of the gross gaming revenue. The adjusted revenue for the month was $228.3 million.

PGCB reports also list revenue by licensee. When iGaming launched in 2019, 10 different retail casinos in the state were granted licenses to operate online casinos, while two operators (Bally, Golden Nugget) earned untethered licenses. Some licensees have multiple online casinos operating under their umbrella. However, revenue is reported collectively.

Penn National continues to lead the way in revenue. They feature online casino operators like DraftKings Casino, BetMGM Casino, Hollywood Casino, and Fanatics Casino.

Valley Forge finished second, they feature two operators in FanDuel Casino and Stardust Casino.

Some other notable date points from the July report include:

• A total of $67.4 million in state tax revenue was generated from online casinos in July. An additional $36.5 million was generated in local taxes and county grants.

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• Slots made up the vast majority of revenue with $226.8 million coming from the online slot games. Table games brought in $48.5 million, while poker generated $2.5 million in revenue.

• Poker revenue was up 9.7% year over year, as it was at $2.3 million in July 2024.

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Delaware Casinos Generate Revenue of $34.8M in July, Down 4.5% YoY

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Delaware casinos generated $34.8 million in revenue last month, down from $36.4 million the previous year, a 4.5% year-over-year decline.

In a report published by the Delaware Lottery, Harrington Casino saw the most significant year-over-year loss, with revenues decreasing from $7.8 million to $7.2 million, a drop of 7.2%. Slots and table games experienced year-over-year losses, with slots revenue declining by 5.9% and table games seeing a loss of more than 25%.

Delaware Park also experienced a decline of 4.3% but generated the highest revenue, at $15.1 million. Slots at the casino saw a loss of 5.9%, with its revenue decreasing from $13.8 million to just less than $13 million. Table games revenue increased by 5.1% year-over-year from just more than $2 million to $2.1 million.

Bally’s Dover also reported a revenue decline last month, but not as much as the others. Revenue dropped from $12.9 million to $12.5 million, showing a 3% decline. Table games saw increased revenue for the casino, with profits rising from $1.1 million to $1.3 million, a 16.6% increase. Slots declined 4.8% from $11.7 million to $11.2 million year-over-year.

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