New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board was expected to announce on 1 December 2025 whether to award up to three downstate casino licences. Three applicants remained, but state law did not require the board to grant any licences.
The decision will determine which, if any, applicants can pursue casino development in downstate New York.
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously granted preliminary approval for nonrestricted gaming licences covering William Hill race and sports wagering at three Terrible’s properties in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider the applications on 19 November; the approvals remain subject to conditions, including surveillance inspections and an approved reserve agreement before wagering begins.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously approved nonrestricted gaming licences for off-track parimutuel race and sports wagering at three Terrible’s properties, in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. The approval is preliminary and relates to a partnership between Terrible’s casinos and William Hill, a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment.
Reportedly, MGCB renewed licences for Detroit’s three commercial casinos after its annual assessments. The renewals allow the properties to operate through September 2027 following checks covering finances, operational conduct and responsible gambling compliance.
Resorts World New York City plans to open live table games in Queens on 28 April, moving beyond its slot-only operations. The casino will initially offer 200 tables, including blackjack, baccarat, roulette and craps; the company said it had hired 1,250 people and had 2,200 employees.
Resorts World New York City began offering live table games at its Queens venue, according to the report. The renovated third floor has about 200 tables, including blackjack, baccarat, roulette and craps. The expansion follows the award of one of New York’s three downstate casino licences in December.
New York’s three full casino licensees could generate up to $5.6 billion in annual gaming revenue, according to the report’s account of CBRE Institutional Research analysis. The analysis estimates first-year gross gaming revenue of $4.7 billion once the venues are fully operational and projects completion by 2031.