A New York community advisory committee rejected the Freedom Plaza casino proposal on Monday, voting 2-4 against the bid by Soloviev Group and Mohegan Gaming. The project needed a two-thirds majority to advance; five proposals remained for committee consideration ahead of state decisions on three downstate casino licences.
The rejection removes Manhattan's final proposal from the local review stage for the three licences.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Entertainment, SL Green Realty | Not stated | New York community committee rejects Caesars Times Square casino bid | Not stated | |
| MGM | Not stated | New York casino committees can vote on MGM and Metropolitan Park bids by 30 September | Not stated | |
| Hard Rock, MGM | USD 8,000,000,000 | Hoylman-Sigal says Metropolitan Park casino has strong approval prospects | Not stated | |
| MGM Resorts | Not stated | New York gaming chief says integrity reviews will govern downstate casino licences | Not stated | |
| Genting, MGM Resorts | Not stated | New York gaming chair says casino bids may win fewer than three licences | Not stated |
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A state-commissioned community advisory committee rejected Mohegan’s Freedom Plaza casino proposal in Manhattan on 22 September, voting 4-2. Local lawmakers on the panel cited residents’ concerns about congestion and public safety; five proposals remain in competition for up to three state gaming licences.
New York’s Community Advisory Committee voted 6-0 on 25 September to support the proposed Resorts World expansion in Queens, moving the project closer to a state casino licence. The $5.5 billion plan includes casino games and a 7,000-seat venue; its backers expect it to create 24,000 jobs, while the New York State Gaming Commission will make the final licence decisions.
New York’s Community Advisory Committee rejected Caesars Entertainment’s proposed Times Square casino after four of its six members voted against it. The proposal, developed with SL Green and Roc Nation, sought one of three casino licences planned for New York City; Caesars said it respected the committee’s decision.
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