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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

Posted on: April 16, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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

Posted on: April 10, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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

Posted on: April 2, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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 […]

Posted on: March 31, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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

Posted on: March 28, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Ferry Point Bally’s Casino Proposal Hits Another Snag as Bronx Community Board Votes Against Zoning Change

A community board in the Bronx has refused its endorsement of the Bally’s Corp.’s plans to develop a casino at Ferry Point

Posted on: March 25, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Senate Committee Gives the Nod to Sen. Addabbo’s Ban on Sweeps Casinos

A ban on sweepstake casinos apps in New York proposed by Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. has been given a thumbs up by a Senate committee

Posted on: March 19, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

New York Council Approves Zoning Changes for Metropolitan Park Casino Proposal

New York City Council voted to approve zoning changes to Metropolitan Park’s $8 billion development plan, which includes a Hard Rock Casino next to the Mets’ Citi Field. The project has been spearheaded by Mets owner Steve Cohen. The proposal had gained momentum during a December hearing, in which Queens Borough President, Donovan Richards, would […]

Posted on: March 13, 2025 | | Corey Sharp