Ten high rollers continue to vie for three lucrative full casino licenses in downstate New York in a years-long race that evolved from a sprint to a marathon.
Bids were submitted back in 2023 after state lawmakers approved the opening of three downstate casinos, each of which would feature full gaming tables for roulette, blackjack, poker, and other high-stakes action. The state is expected to finally award those three licenses at the end of 2025, and the highest-rolling entities are staking big bets that they will be one of the three lucky winners at the end of the vetting process.
The bidders include some of the state’s wealthiest interests, often in partnership with major gaming outlets across the country — stretching from Connecticut to Las Vegas.
