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New York board receives eight bids for three downstate casino licences

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New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board received eight applications for three downstate casino licences, covering New York City, Westchester County and Long Island. Community Advisory Committees will assess the bids, with proposals requiring two-thirds committee support to advance; the board is expected to select three winners by 1 December 2025.

The selection process will determine which applicants can proceed towards three casino licences in the downstate market.

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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