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New York casino board reviews three downstate licence applications

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New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board is reviewing three applications for downstate casino licences and is working towards submitting its recommendations to the New York State Gaming Commission by 1 December. The commission will decide the licensing outcomes after receiving the recommendations; the applicants are Bally’s, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park.

The recommendations will shape which applicants can proceed towards operating downstate New York casinos.

Earlier licence decisions by NYSGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Caesars Entertainment, Resorts WorldNot statedNew York casino bidders enlist celebrities as three downstate licences near decisionNot stated
Caesars Entertainment, SL Green RealtyNot statedNew York gaming commission receives eight bids for up to three casino licencesNot stated
MGM ResortsUSD 2,300,000,000MGM Yonkers applies for New York commercial casino licenceNot stated
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

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