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Hard Rock Gaming Promises Local Business Opportunities if Queens Casino Proposal Advances

Hard Rock Gaming held an event for potential vendors to learn more about opportunities in the company's Queens casino plans

Amended Bill Expands Enforcement Of Proposed Online Sweepstakes Casino Games Ban

A bill to restrict casino-style, sweepstakes-based online games in New York could see a vote in the state Senate soon

Las Vegas Sands Will Announce Partner For Nassau Coliseum Bid Soon

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. is looking to collaborate with another company to propel the Nassau Coliseum casino license bid moving forward

Developer Commits To More Housing Ahead Of Hudson Yards Zoning Change Vote

Related Companies added as many as 2,500 more housing units to its designs for the Western Rail Yards that include a Wynn casino

Bill Proposes New Limits For Sportsbook Advertisements And Bettors’ Deposits

A bill in the New York Assembly proposes new deposit limits for bettors and restrictions for sportsbook licensees' advertisements

Environmental Impact Study Deadline Concerns Casino License Bidders

Multiple parties interested in downstate casino licenses have expressed fears that required environmental impact studies won't meet deadlines

Wynn’s Re-Zoning Plan Survives New York City Planning Commission Vote

The New York City Planning Commission has recommended a zoning plan that could allow for a casino in the Western Rail Yards in Manhattan

Yonkers Mayor Calls MGM Casino Bid A ‘Make-Or-Break Situation’ For City

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano reiterated his support for MGM’s bid to make MGM Empire City a Class III casino in a recent speech

New York Senator Will Introduce Parkland Alienation Bill In Exchange For Additional Infrastructure Commitment From Cohen, Hard Rock

Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International have found important support for their Citi Field casino proposal in the New York Senate. A major obstacle to their downstate casino bid is now out of the way as Sen. John Liu has committed to introducing a bill to make a necessary change to the designation of the parking lots next to Citi […]

New York Problem Gambling Advisory Council Passes in Senate, Proceeds to Assembly

The New York Senate passed a bill that could create a new state agency dedicated to advocating for responsible gambling