The New York casino license race is still underway. The state’s gambling regulator, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), confirmed to Covers that three licenses are set to be granted to one of eight casinos by the end of the year, despite inaccurate reports claiming delays.
The NYSGC described reports of a delay as inaccurate, after a report claimed that New York state senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. said there would be licensure delays until 2026. Last month, the senator praised the casino licensing process, describing it as a “critical step” for New York’s economic development.
“The downstate casino gaming expansion brings substantial economic development opportunities with job creation, better entertainment choices for our communities and improved programs to address problem gambling,” Addabbo said. “The selection of licensees must be conducted with absolute integrity.”
