The approvals stem from a 2013 voter-backed amendment that allowed up to three downstate casinos New York has taken a major step toward expanding casino gaming in the city after state regulators approved three full-scale casino proposals in Queens and the Bronx. The State Gaming Commission signed off on the projects Monday, closing out a
The Gaming Facility Location Board greenlights Bally’s, Resorts World and Hard Rock projects New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended approving all three downstate casino licenses, signaling a major expansion of the city’s gaming landscape. The board voted in favor of Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park plan in Queens, an expansion of Resorts World at
The Gaming Facility Location Board is close to making its final decisions New York’s long-running race for downstate casino licenses is approaching a major milestone. On Monday, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will vote on which applicants should advance to receive one of the highly coveted gaming licenses. Although three licenses are available, the
Zohran Mamdani is concerned about the social impact of gambling, but supports Kalshi New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has made it clear that he is skeptical about expanding casino development in the city. While his position doesn’t amount to outright opposition, it signals potential challenges for the state’s ongoing efforts to approve new
The money will likely be a major incentive when the final license decisions are announced The competition for New York’s downstate casino licenses is heating up as Resorts World New York City announced a $2.5 billion commitment to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The pledge, covering the years 2026 through 2029, would surpass the MTA’s
The Gaming Facility Location Board is closer to determining who may be eligible for a license New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is meeting for its final October session as it continues to evaluate applications for the state’s three available downstate casino licenses. The five-member panel has been holding weekly meetings this month, often
None of the mayors seemed supportive during an event in Queens this week New York City’s mayoral race wrapped up its final debate this week, and one topic drew mixed reactions from all three candidates — the city’s casino plans. During the 90-minute event at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, candidates Zohran Mamdani,
Only three contenders remain for three potential casino licenses The competition for New York City’s limited casino licenses has shifted following MGM Resorts International’s decision to withdraw from the race. MGM announced that it would no longer pursue a full casino conversion for its Empire City property in Yonkers, citing changing economic conditions and revised
More rejections and approvals are narrowing the field of possible contenders for a license The competition for New York’s downstate casino licenses has narrowed, with Metropolitan Park in Queens securing unanimous approval from its Community Advisory Committee. The $8 billion proposal, backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, calls for a casino
Empire City casino and Resorts World survive one of the few remaining tests Two major casino projects in New York have cleared an important hurdle in the state’s competitive licensing race. On Thursday, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, operated by MGM Resorts, and Resorts World at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens both received unanimous backing from
Local leaders have now rejected all three casino proposals for Manhattan Manhattan’s hopes of landing a casino project have taken another blow after the proposed Freedom Plaza development was rejected this week. The $11 billion plan, led by the Soloviev Group with Mohegan as the designated casino operator, aimed to transform six acres near the
As the voting process to choose casino candidates in New York begins, some aren’t making the cut Two high-profile casino bids in Manhattan were knocked out of contention this week after local advisory committees voted against their advancement, narrowing the race for up to three downstate New York licenses. On Wednesday morning, both Caesars Palace
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