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New York advisory committee endorses Metropolitan Park casino proposal

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A community advisory committee endorsed the Metropolitan Park casino proposal in Queens on 30 September, advancing it to the state evaluation stage. The project is one of four contenders for three downstate New York casino licences, which the state aims to award by 31 December; the Gaming Facility Location Board is due to send recommendations by 1 December.

The evaluation will determine which projects can receive one of three downstate casino licences.

Earlier licence decisions by NYSGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Bally’s, Thor EquitiesNot statedBally’s Bronx casino bid advances after community committee approvalNot stated
Thor EquitiesUSD 3,400,000,000New York committee rejects Thor Equities’ Coney Island casino bidNot stated
Bally’sUSD 4,000,000,000New York committee advances Bally’s $4 billion Bronx casino proposalNot stated
Resorts World, MGM ResortsNot statedNew York advisory committees approve Resorts World and Empire City casino bidsNot stated
Resorts WorldUSD 5,500,000,000New York advisory committee backs Resorts World Queens casino planNot stated

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