A state-commissioned community advisory committee rejected Mohegan’s Freedom Plaza casino proposal in Manhattan on 22 September, voting 4-2. Local lawmakers on the panel cited residents’ concerns about congestion and public safety; five proposals remain in competition for up to three state gaming licences.
Freedom Plaza cannot advance, leaving five proposals competing for up to three state gaming licences.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Entertainment, Resorts World | Not stated | New York casino bidders enlist celebrities as three downstate licences near decision | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment, SL Green Realty | Not stated | New York gaming commission receives eight bids for up to three casino licences | Not stated | |
| MGM Resorts | USD 2,300,000,000 | MGM Yonkers applies for New York commercial casino licence | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Not stated | Caesars gains support for Times Square casino bid from Wyndham and venues | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment, SL Green | Not stated | New York gaming commission holds hearing on Caesars Times Square casino proposal | Not stated |
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A New York community advisory committee rejected Thor Equities’ Coney Island casino proposal by a 2-4 vote, preventing it from advancing to state consideration. The committee had approved the bidder’s amendments by 5-1 shortly before voting down the overall project.
New York’s Community Advisory Committee voted 6-0 on 25 September to support the proposed Resorts World expansion in Queens, moving the project closer to a state casino licence. The $5.5 billion plan includes casino games and a 7,000-seat venue; its backers expect it to create 24,000 jobs, while the New York State Gaming Commission will make the final licence decisions.
New York’s Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee advanced bill A07903 after a third reading, sending it to the Senate for consideration. The proposal would bar people who threaten or harass athletes, coaches or officials from betting, with written appeals or requests to end a ban permitted; the New York State Gaming Commission would notify affected people.
Resorts World New York City plans to open its live table-games casino in Queens on 28 April, the company said. The launch is subject to final testing approval from the New York Gaming Commission and is expected to include more than 240 table games and over 2,500 slot machines.
Queens residents plan to renew their lawsuit challenging the New York State Gaming Commission’s casino licence approval for the Metropolitan Park project, after a judge dismissed their case on 27 March because it was filed in the wrong county. The petitioners allege problems with public hearings and potential conflicts of interest; the project’s spokesperson said it met public-input requirements and reported broad support. They plan to seek reargument and file in Queens County.