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New York casino siting board reviews three licence bids

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New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board is visiting and assessing three casino proposals for New York City on 17 November. It plans to issue recommendations on 1 December, after which the State Gaming Commission must ratify any decision before year-end; a court order has also blocked the city from signing an agreement needed for the Metropolitan Park project.

The review will determine which, if any, of the three proposals proceed for state casino-licence approval.

Earlier licence decisions by NYSGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedNew York state nears downstate casino decisions as Mamdani questions expansionNot stated
Resorts World New York City, GentingUSD 2,500,000,000Resorts World New York City pledges $2.5bn to MTA ahead of casino decisionNot stated
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

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