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
Pushback is mounting for the Caesars-backed casino proposal A new casino proposal for New York City has stirred strong opposition, with the fight centered on one of the city’s most famous locations: Times Square. The $5.4 billion Caesars Palace Times Square project, backed by SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, and Roc Nation, would transform the office
Steve Cohen’s proposed casino project is facing backlash as final submissions are due The debate over billionaire Steve Cohen’s proposed casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field is heating up in Queens. A packed public hearing at Borough Hall this week saw supporters and opponents of the $8 billion Metropolitan Park project trading chants
Caesars Palace Times Square must receive local support if it’s going to make the final cut A proposal to build a casino in Times Square is moving through the public review process, with the first of two scheduled hearings drawing strong opinions from both supporters and critics. The plan, called Caesars Palace Times Square, is
The New York City Council has rejected a zoning change Bally’s needed for its project The race for a downstate New York casino license appears to have narrowed once again, with Bally’s Corporation facing what many consider a serious, if not fatal, setback in its bid for a $4 billion casino project in the Bronx.
The New York-born poker pro was added in his first year of eligibility Nick Schulman has officially joined poker’s most elite ranks. On Friday, the 40-year-old was named the sole 2025 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. It was his first year of eligibility, and few in the poker world were surprised by the
The final eight bids are in, and the selection process will soon begin New York is gearing up to award up to three downstate casino licenses by the end of 2025. A specially appointed state board is overseeing the selection process, with eight proposals currently in the running. These applications span several boroughs and Yonkers,
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