Casino
October 16, 2025
NY Senator Wants Casino Licenses Awarded Quickly After MGM Backs Out
New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has asked the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board to speed up the approval of downstate casino licenses after MGM Resorts International dropped out of the competition. Addabbo, who leads the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering, cautioned that any holdup could slow down important building work, […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
MGM Resorts Withdraws from New York Casino License Race, Citing Diminished Returns
MGM Resorts International has withdrawn its application for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses, ending the company’s ambitions to expand its Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-scale gaming resort. The Tuesday announcement shocked many industry insiders, marking a decisive shift in one of New York’s most competitive development races. Regulatory Changes […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
New York Casino Board Starts Final Assessment of Four Downstate Proposals
The competition for New York‘s three downstate casino permits has reached its critical phase, as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board conducted its first formal meeting this week to consider the final applications. The five-person group will assess four major bids competing for what many expect to become some of the most lucrative casino licenses […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
New York Nears Pivotal Moment in Downstate Casino Race
New York’s high-stakes casino competition is entering its final stage as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is almost ready to select up to three winners from four remaining contenders. The outcome, which is due to be revealed in December, will determine the future of downstate gaming, creating new job opportunities and attracting billions […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
New York Mulls Bill to Keep Sportsbooks from Limiting Big Winners
New York politicians are thinking about new rules that could change how online betting sites deal with their best customers. The suggested law, called Assembly Bill A9125 and nicknamed the “Fair Play Act,” aims to stop betting platforms from blocking or limiting players just because they win a lot or bet big. Alex Bores Pushes […]
Casino
October 6, 2025
Bally’s Bronx Casino Progress Pushes Trump’s Company Toward a Big Payday
Bally’s Corporation has taken another step to bring a $4 billion casino complex to the Bronx, gaining crucial backing from a local advisory group this week. This decision keeps the project in the running for New York’s competitive race for three downstate casino permits and sets up the Trump Organization to receive $175 million. Bally’s […]
Casino
October 1, 2025
Four Casino Bids Move Forward in New York’s Heated License Competition
New York’s ongoing battle for three downstate casino permits has narrowed to four candidates, with proposals in Queens, the Bronx, and Yonkers now entering the last phase. This development follows a series of crucial community advisory panel votes that knocked out several well-known Manhattan projects and a Coney Island plan earlier this week. Resorts World […]
Casino
September 28, 2025
Nas-Backed Queens Casino Plan Clears Major Hurdle as Jay-Z’s Bid Collapses
A plan to grow Resorts World Casino in Queens, with rap icon Nas as a key partner, has won full backing from New York’s Community Advisory Committee, moving it closer to getting a prized state casino license. Casino Project in Queens Gets Green Light Promising 24,000 New Jobs The $5.5 billion venture set at the […]
Casino
September 23, 2025
Manhattan Casino Dreams Come to an End as Panel Rejects Final Proposal
Manhattan’s chances to get its first casino have now disappeared after a local advisory group said no to the last remaining offer for the borough. This decision puts a stop to years of talks about whether the city’s business and tourist center might add a Vegas-style resort to what it offers. Community Group Stops $11 […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Plan Gains Ground as Manhattan Bids Stumble
Steve Cohen, who owns the Mets, sees his dream of an $8 billion entertainment and casino complex near Citi Field picking up speed. His proposal now stands out as one of the top contenders in New York’s fierce competition for three downstate casino licenses. ‘Metropolitan Park’ Now Leads the Pack After Manhattan Casino Bids Fall […]