HEADLINE STORY — NY downstate casino race accelerates as CACs tip the field
New York’s downstate licensing sweepstakes tightened over the weekend. A fresh roundup notes how Community Advisory Committees (CACs) have moved several bids forward—crystallizing the path for racino conversions (Yonkers, Queens) while keeping the spotlight on Queens’ Metropolitan Park (Hard Rock/Cohen) and Bally’s Bronx at Ferry Point ahead of state review. The process, driven by CAC votes before the Gaming Facility Location Board stage, grew sharper with new reporting on Sunday, Oct. 5. Gothamist
Momentum matters: with Manhattan concepts largely stalled in recent weeks, attention is squarely on Queens, the Bronx, and the two racinos already positioned to flip to full casinos once the state boards act. Expect intensified lobbying, traffic and community impact debates, and final-mile wrangling over timelines through October. Gothamist
💥 TRI-STATE HEAT
New York — “Who wins?”: CAC moves reshape the board
A detailed Oct. 5 explainer recaps where bids stand and why the CAC votes are pivotal before the Gaming Facility Location Board reviews applications. Queens (Metropolitan Park/Hard Rock) and the Bronx (Bally’s at Ferry Point) remain in focus after recent advances. Gothamist
New Jersey — No verified updates in the last 48 hours.
Philadelphia/Pennsylvania — Fresh lottery results posted
Pennsylvania’s latest draws (Sun., Oct. 5) are live, including Match 6 (10–25–34–42–45–49) and Pick 5 Evening (1–4–4–6–7). Players have one year to claim prizes; check official channels for validation. AP News+1
🌍 GLOBAL GAMBLING BUZZ
Las Vegas — Viral “Strat jump” scare debunked
Casino.org clarifies that a YouTuber’s SkyJump at The STRAT was completed without incident; rumors that a safety harness failed were false. The attraction continues normal operations. (Published today.) Casino.org
📊 ATS SNAPSHOT (NFL — Week 5, through Sunday)
Top against-the-spread (ATS) performers so far this season, per reputable books/data trackers:
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Detroit 4–1 ATS
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Indianapolis 4–1 ATS
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Jacksonville 3–1 ATS
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Dallas 3–2 ATS
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Washington 3–2 ATS
Source tables update continuously; confirm latest numbers here (sortable league-wide ATS): Covers standings and Action Network’s ATS page. Covers.com+1
🔮 HOROSCOPE HUSTLE (entertainment only)
Aries — Pick 3: 6-1-8 | Pick 4: 2-7-9-0
Taurus — 3-5-2 | 1-4-6-8
Gemini — 9-0-4 | 7-1-3-6
Cancer — 5-8-1 | 0-9-5-2
Leo — 2-7-6 | 4-0-8-3
Virgo — 1-9-3 | 6-2-4-5
Libra — 7-4-0 | 8-3-1-9
Scorpio — 0-6-5 | 9-5-2-1
Sagittarius — 4-2-9 | 5-7-0-4
Capricorn — 8-3-7 | 3-6-9-8
Aquarius — 1-8-2 | 2-5-7-1
Pisces — 0-5-4 | 6-8-3-0
