A state appeals court has sided with Hofstra University in denying Nassau County’s request to keep a lease agreement in place with Las Vegas Sands, dealing a blow to the $4 billion casino resort plan…
Nassau casino lease annulled by appellate court ruling
An appellate court has dealt a major blow to the planned $4 billion casino and entertainment resort at the Nassau Coliseum site. The court ruled late Wednesday in favor of Hofstra University, upholding a previous…
An Explosion in Sports Betting Is Driving Gambling Addiction Among College Students
When Evan Ozmat, a Ph.D. student in psychology at the University at Albany, first began counseling undergraduates about HIV and substance abuse, he expected to hear about their health issues. Instead, he heard about problem…
Nassau casino, Fire Island erosion, Ukraine aid, cybersecurity, Pink and banned books
How disappointing that the president of a construction group takes such a shortsighted, dismissive tone regarding the Nassau County casino [“Casino support eclipses legal tactics,” Opinion, Dec. 4] when most county voters do not want…
Long Islanders deadlocked on casino, oppose paying more for wind power, poll finds
It’s a dead heat when it comes to Long Islanders’ opinions on the idea of building a casino at the Nassau Coliseum, according to a new Newsday/Siena College poll. The poll found that 46% of…
Nassau to pay top law firm up to $2.5M to fight Hofstra casino suit
Sullivan & Cromwell, Nassau County’s outside attorney handling Hofstra University’s lawsuit over the Las Vegas Sands casino proposal, could be paid a maximum of $2.5 million, with $1 million “encumbered at this time,” meaning that’s…
Las Vegas Sands NY Casino Bid Moving Forward Amid Legal Issues
A crucial component of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s bid for a downstate New York casino license is in flux. Even though Sands’ interests have technically prevailed to this point, that could change. Also, the…
Inside the brain of a gambling addict – BBC News
What happens inside the brain of a gambling addict when they make a bet – and can the secret to their addiction be found within the brain itself? BBC Panorama filmed a unique experiment designed…
Slot Machines: The Big Gamble
Lesley Stahl reports on the proliferation of gambling to 38 states and its main attraction, the slot machine, newer versions of which some scientists believe may addict their players.
NY should spend more to treat gambling addiction
New York State hit the jackpot last year, raking in $4.8 billion in revenues from a growing number of licensed casinos, expanded lottery games and, most notably, the legalization of sports betting, both in-person and…