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2024

Gaming Commission’s Responsible Gaming Campaign Wins National Awa...

September 25, 2024

1:29 PM EDT

The NYS Gaming Commission’s latest responsible gaming advertising campaign recently earned national recognition.

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2024

“Benefiting Public Schools” Ad Campaign Reminds New Yorkers that ...

September 24, 2024

1:27 PM EDT

The NYS Gaming Commission launched an advertising campaign to remind New Yorkers that Lottery revenue benefits NYS public schools.

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2024

NYS Recognizes September as Responsible Gaming Education Month

September 20, 2024

6:36 PM EDT

New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership continues to support the state’s efforts to make gambling safe and responsible.

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2024

Latest Mega Millions Jackpot Delivers $41.5 Million for NY School...

September 12, 2024

3:23 PM EDT

The most recent Mega Millions jackpot brought a combined $41.5 million for New York’s public schools and small businesses.

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2024

NYS Gaming Commission Names Vicki Been as Chair of NYS Gaming Fac...

June 26, 2024

3:37 PM EDT

The NYS Gaming Commission has unanimously approved the appointment of Vicki Been as Chair of the Gaming Facility Location Board.

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2024

NYS Gaming Commission Forming Advisory Committee to Guide Racehor...

June 25, 2024

11:51 AM EDT

The NYS Gaming Commission Chair issued a call for volunteers to serve on an advisory board to guide racehorse aftercare funding.

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2024

Chair O'Dwyer Letter to NCAA President Baker

April 15, 2024

12:12 PM EDT

Re: Prop Betting on Student Athletes

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2024

Skyrocketing Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpots Generate $84.4 Mi...

March 25, 2024

12:04 PM EDT

Jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball continue to grow and have generated more than $84M for public schools & small businesses.

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2024

Skyrocketing Mega Millions, Powerball and NY LOTTO Jackpots Gener...

February 29, 2024

12:17 PM EST

Jackpots for three of New York’s most popular draw games have generated more than $63.9M for public schools & small businesses.

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2024

First Powerball Jackpot of 2024 Delivers $38.4 Million for New Yo...

January 3, 2024

12:23 PM EST

The first Powerball jackpot of the new year brought a combined $45M for New York public schools & Lottery retailers.

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