The New York City Community Advisory Committee held its second and final public hearing on Caesars Entertainment’s proposed Times Square casino on 11 September. Supporters and opponents presented competing views, and the committee is due to vote on the proposal on 30 September.
The committee’s vote is a key step in deciding whether Caesars’ proposed New York casino advances.
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SL Green CEO Marc Holliday said the company remains open to reviving its proposed Times Square casino with Caesars Entertainment and Roc Nation after a Manhattan community advisory committee rejected the bid. Holliday said the wider licensing process and outcome remain unresolved, with state gaming board decisions on up to three licences expected by year-end. SL Green estimated that the rejection cost it $13.1 million in related expenses.
Caesars Entertainment’s proposed Times Square casino received public backing at a New York State Gaming Commission meeting from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts chief executive Geoff Ballotti, Sony Hall and The Town Hall. The plan is being developed with SL Green and Roc Nation, and applications for three New York City-area casino licences are due on 27 June.
The New York State Gaming Commission gave final approval on 15 December to three New York City casino projects, according to the report. Resorts World New York City expects to open its first full-casino phase by mid-2026, while Hard Rock Metropolitan Park targets an opening around 2030; the third project is Bally’s Bronx.
Genting is reportedly among three operators expected to receive New York City casino licences, alongside Hard Rock and Bally’s, with a final decision expected by the end of December. Resorts World New York City plans a $5.6bn integrated resort at Aqueduct, including a casino with 6,000 slots and 800 tables.
New York City officials signed a pre-development agreement with Queens Future for the proposed Metropolitan Park casino resort at Willets Point, the parties said. The agreement allows redevelopment of city-owned land, but the developers still need one of three downstate casino concessions; a court order requires the city to protect the US Open organiser’s lease rights.