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MGM Yonkers applies for New York commercial casino licence

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MGM Yonkers submitted an application for a commercial casino licence in downstate New York, according to the report. Its proposal values the project at $2.3bn and would redevelop the Empire City Casino site; MGM Yonkers says it expects to complete the work by mid-2029 if awarded a licence. The Gaming Facility Location Board expects to decide by 1 December, with Commission licensure planned by 31 December.

The application is one of eight bids competing for three downstate New York commercial casino licences.

End-of-day close MGM Resorts (MGM), USD, to 11 August 2025
Story date13 May 202511 August 2025

Earlier licence decisions by NYSGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Caesars Entertainment, Wyndham Hotels & ResortsNot statedCaesars gains support for Times Square casino bid from Wyndham and venuesNot stated
Caesars Entertainment, SL GreenNot statedNew York gaming commission holds hearing on Caesars Times Square casino proposalNot stated
Wynn ResortsNot statedWynn Resorts withdraws from downstate New York casino licence raceNot stated
Bally’sUSD 115,000,000Bally’s could owe Trump $115m if New York awards it a casino licenceNot stated

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