New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board began its final assessment of four proposals for three downstate casino licences. Each licence carries a one-time fee of $500m; the board will recommend proposals to the New York State Gaming Commission, which is expected to decide by 1 December.
The process could award up to three full-scale casino licences, each with a stated $500m payment.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock, Bally’s | Not stated | New York advisory committee endorses Metropolitan Park casino proposal | Not stated | |
| Hard Rock, Resorts World New York City | Not stated | New York keeps four casino proposals in contention for three downstate licences | Not stated | |
| Hard Rock | USD 8,000,000,000 | Metropolitan Park advances as fourth New York downstate casino finalist | Not stated | |
| Bally’s, Thor Equities | Not stated | Bally’s Bronx casino bid advances after community committee approval | Not stated | |
| Resorts World, MGM Resorts | Not stated | New York advisory committees approve Resorts World and Empire City casino bids | Not stated |
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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’s Gaming Commission unanimously approved Terryl Brown’s appointment to the Gaming Facility Location Board this week, following Carlos Naudon’s resignation on 20 February. Brown joins the five-member board responsible for allocating three downstate casino licences; a decision is expected before 1 December 2025.
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.
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.
New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board approved the remaining three proposals for casino licences. The New York State Gaming Commission must vote on the applications by 31 December; if approved, Resorts World New York City could begin operating in spring, while the other two projects are expected to open in 2030.