What to Know About the Battle for a Casino License in New York City

The gambling industry has long dreamed of opening a casino in the largest metropolitan area in the United States. Four proposals are vying for approval from state authorities.

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Proposal for Casino Near Citi Field Moves Forward in Bid for License

The Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park is the fourth and final entrant to advance. Up to three licenses will be awarded by the end of the year.

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After Eric: The State of the Mayor’s Race

With Eric Adams’s exit, a Mamdani win still looks likely. But in New York, anything can happen.

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Bally’s Bronx Casino Proposal Advances in Bid for New York Gambling License

If Bally’s Bronx is awarded a license, it will have to pay $115 million to the Trump Organization, which operated a golf course on the site.

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Last Standing Proposal for a Casino in Manhattan Is Voted Down

The defeat of a plan to build a casino just south of the United Nations headquarters leaves five remaining proposals, all outside Manhattan.

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Will Any Casino Be Built in Manhattan?

After rejections of proposed casinos in Times Square and on the Far West Side, six applications remain.

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For Casino Operators, It’s Deadline Day

Applications to open a casino in the New York area are due today, and the state board will then choose the winners after public hearings.

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