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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

New York Senator John Liu has committed to introducing the parkland alienation bill necessary for Steve Cohen’s casino license bid

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

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

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

Drawn-Out Compact Negotiations Take Their Toll on Upstate Entities, says Sen. George Borrello

New York has been struggling for over a year to reach terms with the Seneca Tribe over casino gaming, and that's taking a toll upstate.