Bids for New York licenses are being advanced by Yonkers and Queens casinos.
After all proposals in Manhattan failed to pass a crucial barrier, two candidates in New York’s free-for-all competition for casino licenses progressed past municipal committees on Thursday. Separate panels known as community advisory committees unanimously approved the bids from Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, just north of New York City, and Resorts […]
Times Square Casino Plan Rejected Amid Broadway Opposition
A marquee for a casino will not be among the brilliant lights of Broadway. Following a crucial decision on Wednesday, a proposed casino in Times Square that has encountered strong resistance, particularly from theatres and Broadway organizations, will not proceed. High-profile backers of the $5.4 billion resort proposal in the centre of Midtown Manhattan included […]
New York Casinos Hit $63M in May, Second-Best Month Ever
With $63 million in revenue, May was the second-best month ever for the casino industry in New York. Despite having fewer gaming units, all four commercial casinos reported gains, primarily from increased activity in slot and table games. The present casino industry is thriving, and New York is aiming to expand its casino industry in […]
