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New York gaming board considers four casino proposals for three licences

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New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board now has four proposals to consider for three downstate casino licences after the Metropolitan Park plan won unanimous approval from its community advisory committee. Bally’s Bronx, MGM Empire City and Resorts World NYC also advanced, while the board must select three proposals for licences.

Operators behind the four remaining projects face competition for three available downstate casino licences.

End-of-day close MGM Resorts (MGM), USD, to 14 November 2025
Story date18 August 202514 November 2025

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