Co-hosts Tom Allon and Senator Joseph Addabbo chat with Michelle Hadden, Assistant Executive Director of Programs for the New York Council on Problem Gambling and Michael Pollock, Senior Policy Advisor, Spectrum Gaming Group about how NY weighs the expansion of the gaming industry against the burden of gambling addictions, the most effective ways to spearhead advocacy efforts, and what we can learn from other states when it comes to combatting problem gaming. Tune in to hear the discussion!

Welcome to Episode 5 of Place Your Bets, New York! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Senator Joseph Addabbo chat with Chairman Brian O’Dwyer of the New York State Gaming Commission and Jeremy Kudon, Chair of Public Policy at Orrick & President of the Sports Betting Alliance, about the history of sports betting in NY, the role of the Gaming Commission, and the tax revenue implications of legalization. Tune in to hear the discussion!

Welcome to Episode 4 of Place Your Bets, New York! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Senator Joseph Addabbo chat with Evan Stavisky, Partner & Founder of the Parkside Group, and Daniel Wallach of Wallach Legal LLC - a.k.a. “The Sports Betting Attorney”, about the history of gaming in NY and the latest innovations. Tune in to hear the discussion!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Place Your Bets, New York! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Senator Joseph Addabbo chat with Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs at Light & Wonder, and Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, about online casinos and iGaming. If it becomes authorized, what’s the tax revenue potential compared to regular sports betting and land-based casinos? How do we regulate the online casinos that are already operating in NY illegally, and prevent them from marketing to children? Tune in to hear the discussion!

Welcome to Episode 2 of Place Your Bets, New York! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Senator Joseph Addabbo chat with Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow, Chairman of the Committee on Racing and Wagering & GFP Real Estate LLC Chairman and casino owner Jeffrey Gural. Could New York City ever host something akin to the Las Vegas Strip? What challenges will casinos face integrating into local communities? And why has the downstate licensing rollout been so rocky? Tune in to hear the discussion!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Place Your Bets, New York! Co-hosts Tom Allon and Senator Joseph Addabbo start off chatting with State Senator (and mayoral candidate) Jessica Ramos, followed by a talk with Saratoga Casino Hotel CEO Samuel Gerrity. Is casino expansion something organized labor should be worried about, or is it a boon for union jobs? What’s the best way to decide on the locations of these casinos, and is New York overweighing their potential as an economic engine for the state? Tune in to hear the discussion!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Place Your Bets, New York - a new podcast produced by City & State NY.

Join Tom Allon, Publisher of City & State and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, as they dive deep into the exciting world of New York's casino and gaming industry.

Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on the latest regulations and industry trends; expert interviews with key players shaping the future of gaming in New York and behind-the-scenes insights into the political and economic impact of the industry.

Mark Your Calendars! The first episode airs on January 15, 2025! You’ll be able to listen to our podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify and iHeart.