Steve Cohen Calls For Local Input On Potential NY Casino Near Citi Field
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, interested in building a NY casino in nearby Willets Points, welcomes local input on Jan. 7.
Grant Lucas is a former managing editor for PlayNY. A longtime, award-winning sports writer, Grant has covered gambling and legal sports betting since 2018, when he got his start reporting on the New Jersey and Pennsylvania industries. He now oversees PlayNY as New York expands legalized gambling to sports betting and online casino gaming.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, interested in building a NY casino in nearby Willets Points, welcomes local input on Jan. 7.
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