New York City Council voted 32-12, with seven abstentions, to advance Bally’s Bronx casino proposal on 11 June. Mayor Eric Adams issued a home-rule message in support, lowering the approval threshold from 34 votes to 26; the measure now moves to the state legislature for consideration.
The vote clears a municipal step needed for the state legislature to consider rezoning the proposed casino site.
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Atlantic City Council on 22 July considered extending a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement to a proposed housing development on MGM Resorts land next to Borgata. The city's nine casinos pay annual property taxes through a PILOT programme tied to gross gaming revenue.
The Portsmouth City Council voted 7-0 on 14 July to approve a 394-unit residential concept on a 30.5-acre site north of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. The plan comprises 124 two-bedroom condos, 126 townhouses and 144 multifamily dwellings. Rush Street Gaming, which owns and operates the casino, is also building a $65m, 106-key hotel called The Landing, expected to open next year.
Casper City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on new simulcasting and gaming development in Wyoming after Senate File 45 took effect on 1 July, according to the report. The law requires local approval before the state can issue or renew permits for future historic horse racing locations. The pause does not affect eight existing Casper locations, which may continue operating but cannot expand.
Chicago City Council voted 33-15 against a proposal to prohibit sweepstakes machines in the city. The proposal’s sponsor argued a ban could accelerate the introduction of licensed video gambling terminals, while opponents questioned the financial return; a city commissioner said the department lacked authority and resources to remove the machines directly.
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.