New York’s Gaming Commission said it hopes to award up to three downstate casino licences in December, after community advisory committees review the proposals. The city council denied Bally’s a rezoning change needed for its proposed $4 billion Bronx project; the report says eight projects are seeking licences.
The review will determine which proposals can advance towards casino licensing in New York City.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thor Equities, Saratoga Casino Holdings | Not stated | New York City Council approves Coney Island casino rezoning 36-11 | Not stated | |
| 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 | |
| Bally’s | Not stated | Bally’s chairman alleges Trump link is hurting New York casino bid | Not stated |
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New York gambling regulators set 27 June 2025 as the deadline for applications for three downstate casino licences, with eight contenders remaining, according to the report. Successful applicants are expected to be announced by year-end and must commit at least $1 billion, including a $500 million licence fee and a minimum $500 million investment.
New York State Gaming Commission chair Brian O’Dwyer said the state would apply strict integrity and operational standards when considering downstate casino licence candidates. Eight bids are under review by local community advisory committees, which face a 30 September deadline to vote; the Location Board is due to decide by 1 December, and the state commission is expected to issue up to three licences by 31 December.
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board is reviewing three applications for downstate casino licences and is working towards submitting its recommendations to the New York State Gaming Commission by 1 December. The commission will decide the licensing outcomes after receiving the recommendations; the applicants are Bally’s, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park.
New York plans to award several full-casino licences for the southern part of the state, including locations in or near New York City, according to the report. The New York State Gaming Commission will oversee the licensing process. Proposed resorts would combine casinos with hotels, conference facilities, dining, retail and entertainment.
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board received eight applications for three downstate casino licences, covering New York City, Westchester County and Long Island. Community Advisory Committees will assess the bids, with proposals requiring two-thirds committee support to advance; the board is expected to select three winners by 1 December 2025.