MGM Empire City received unanimous 5–0 approval from its community advisory committee in New York, advancing to review by the Gaming Facility Location Board. The board must recommend awards by 1 December, and the state gaming commission is due to issue up to three commercial casino licences by 31 December.
The committee vote advances MGM’s bid into the state review for downstate casino licences.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thor Equities, Saratoga Casino Holdings | USD 3,400,000,000 | Four Coney Island advisory members oppose proposed New York casino | Not stated | |
| Mohegan, Soloviev Group | Not stated | New York committee rejects Mohegan casino proposal in Manhattan | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment, Resorts World | Not stated | New York casino bidders enlist celebrities as three downstate licences near decision | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment, SL Green Realty | Not stated | New York gaming commission receives eight bids for up to three casino licences | Not stated | |
| MGM Resorts | USD 2,300,000,000 | MGM Yonkers applies for New York commercial casino licence | Not stated |
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