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Las Vegas Sands withdraws New York casino bid over iGaming concerns

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Las Vegas Sands said it will not seek a New York casino licence for its proposed Nassau Coliseum development on Long Island. The company cited concerns that possible iGaming legalisation could affect the project and said it is seeking a third party to take on the bid; New York casino applications are due by 27 June.

The withdrawal changes the field of bidders for New York’s downstate casino licences and may leave a third party to pursue the Nassau site.

End-of-day close Las Vegas Sands (LVS), USD, to 6 June 2025
Story date10 March 20256 June 2025

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Las Vegas Sands NYSE: LVS

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 3.22bn10-Q filing 0001300514-26-000103
Operating income
USD 618.0m10-Q filing 0001300514-26-000103

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