New York Governor Election Market for Manhattan
The 2026 governor election reaches Manhattan through housing, transit, state taxes, public safety and the relationship between Albany and New York City. Polymarket US lists a market on who wins...
Catie Di Stefano
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Catie Di Stefano has worked in the gambling industry since 2011, in customer support, VIP management, CRM, affiliate publishing and senior marketing roles. In 2018 she led the U.S. launch of Hard Rock Online Casino and Sportsbook for Gaming Innovation Group, and from 2022 to 2024 she was Director of Community Marketing and Managing Editor-in-Chief at OnlineGamblers.com. She has interviewed New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. about iCasino legislation and spoken on New York iGaming panels. She has funded an account on each of our partner platforms with about $200, placed between 10 and 50 trades depending on the platform, and tested withdrawals.
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