New York State is poised to award as many as three new licenses by the end of the year. Source: New York Times
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What to Know About the Battle for a Casino License in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2025
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. Source: New York Times
Where Could a Casino Be Built in New York City? What We Know
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2022
Three gambling licenses for downstate New York are up for grabs. Here’s what has been proposed so far, where the casinos might be located and who gets to decide. Source: New York Times
5 Things to Know About NYC-Area Casinos That May Be Coming
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
Yonkers, Queens and maybe Manhattan: The sites for three new casinos have not yet been set in stone. Source: New York Times
A Casino Atop Saks? Lobbyists Push for Manhattan Gambling Site
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2022
State lawmakers are weighing whether to fast-track a move to allow three new casinos in the New York City area, as part of this year’s budget negotiations. Source: New York Times
Casino Bonanza May Soon Hit New York
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2022
The Legislature is likely to permit three casinos in the New York area, and Mayor Eric Adams wants the city to get two of them. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers’ Long Wait for Sports Betting by Phone Is Nearly Over
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
The Gaming Commission, playing catch-up with New Jersey, bypassed Jay-Z and granted licenses to two coalitions that include big names in betting. Source: New York Times