New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board recommended all three remaining downstate casino proposals for licences. The New York State Gaming Commission is due to make the final decision on 31 December; if approved, Resorts World could open by spring, while the other two projects are expected to open in 2030.
The recommendation advances three proposed casino projects, but the NYSGC must still decide whether to grant licences.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bally’s, Resorts World | Not stated | New York casino siting board reviews three licence bids | Not stated | |
| Resorts World NYC, Metropolitan Park | Not stated | New York board visits three casino bid sites before 1 December recommendations | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | New York state nears downstate casino decisions as Mamdani questions expansion | Not stated | |
| Resorts World New York City, Genting | USD 2,500,000,000 | Resorts World New York City pledges $2.5bn to MTA ahead of casino decision | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment, Resorts World | Not stated | New York casino bidders enlist celebrities as three downstate licences near decision | Not stated |
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Eight developers are seeking three downstate New York casino licences, with several bids drawing support from public figures. Jay-Z and Rev. Al Sharpton back Caesars Palace Times Square, while Nas supports Resorts World New York City in Queens; the developers have until 30 September to secure required entitlements and zoning approvals, and the location board is scheduled to select three winners by 1 December.
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.
New York gambling regulators set 27 June 2025 as the deadline for applications for three downstate casino licences, with eight contenders remaining, according to the report. Successful applicants are expected to be announced by year-end and must commit at least $1 billion, including a $500 million licence fee and a minimum $500 million investment.
New York’s Gaming Commission unanimously approved Terryl Brown’s appointment to the Gaming Facility Location Board this week, following Carlos Naudon’s resignation on 20 February. Brown joins the five-member board responsible for allocating three downstate casino licences; a decision is expected before 1 December 2025.
Nevada's Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended licences for five William Hill and Boomer's sportsbook locations in Nevada, reportedly. The recommendations cover three Terrible's casino sites and two other venues; the Nevada Gaming Commission could grant final approval at its 19 November meeting.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to recommend licences for five sportsbooks run by William Hill and Boomer's Sports Book. The Nevada Gaming Commission could grant final approval at its 19 November meeting.