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The Coney’s Promise of Community Funding Fails to Win Over Local Committee

The Coney's Promise of Community Funding Fails to Win Over Locals in first step of process. Vote by Brooklyn Community Board to come soon.

Coney Island Casino Backers Promise $200 Million Community Trust to Sweeten Bid

Backers of a casino project called "The Coney" in the popular Brooklyn tourist area have promised $200 million for a community trust.

Caesars Times Square Success Would Earn $10 Million Bonus for Developer’s CEO

If a bid to develop a Caesars-branded casino in New York City’s Times Square proves successful, it would mean a $10 million payday for the CEO of the casino’s real estate partner. The fact that SL Green Realty CEO Marc Holliday could collect such a large bonus if Caesars gets a license to operate the […]

Williams: Economic Development Will Be Biggest Determinant For Downstate New York Casino Licenses

The Executive Director of the New York State Gaming Commission emphasized that potential economic impact will decide downstate casino licenses

Queens Residents and Local Groups Largely Positive on Metropolitan Park Hard Rock Casino Proposal

A land use hearing regarding the proposed Metropolitan Park in Queens mostly featured support for the project.

Poker Pro Zeidman Pleads Guilty to Running Fraudulent Sports Betting Scheme in New York and Florida

A former Long Island resident has pled guilty to conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud when he claimed to have inside sports betting info.

Public Hearing on Proposed Las Vegas Sands Casino Scheduled for Dec. 9

Next week, the Nassau county community will have its chance to ask questions and comment on the Sands casino project in a public hearing.