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New York keeps four casino proposals in contention for three downstate licences

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Four proposals remain in New York’s competition for three downstate casino licences, with selections expected by year-end, according to reports. Metropolitan Park received unanimous local approval on 30 September; the other contenders are Resorts World New York City, Bally’s Bronx and MGM Empire City.

The four remaining bidders are competing for three licences, determining which projects can operate full casinos downstate.

Earlier licence decisions by NYSGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Bally’s, Thor EquitiesNot statedBally’s Bronx casino bid advances after community committee approvalNot stated
Hard RockNot statedMetropolitan Park casino bid advances after New York committee voteNot stated
Thor EquitiesUSD 3,400,000,000New York committee rejects Thor Equities’ Coney Island casino bidNot stated
Bally’sUSD 4,000,000,000New York committee advances Bally’s $4 billion Bronx casino proposalNot stated
Resorts World, MGM ResortsNot statedNew York advisory committees approve Resorts World and Empire City casino bidsNot stated

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