Location: New York
New York City Council rejects Bally’s Bronx casino rezoning, likely killing $4B project
The City Council voted Monday to reject the land-use changes that the Bally’s Corp. needs for its Bronx casino, a seemingly fatal blow... more
Casinos for NYC area will be chosen by year’s end. Here’s how.
Eight players are in, the cards are down — and now we wait. The final-round game to secure a highly lucrative license to open a casino in... more
New York City casinos could become world’s biggest, bidders predict
Bidders for three New York City-area casino licenses are projecting revenue that would place them among the most lucrative resorts in the... more
New York City: The Entertainment Community Fund joins No Times Square Casino Coalition
The Entertainment Community Fund has officially joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition. “We believe that a casino in in the heart of... more
New York City: Fate of Queens’ casino bidders rests with newly-appointed committees
The local committees charged with reviewing bids from each of the developers hoping to snag one of the three downstate casino licenses up... more
Powerful community committees appointed for NYC-area casino projects
Place your bets on who will win a lucrative gaming license to operate a casino in the five boroughs — a competition that is kicking in to... more
Coney Island casino opponents respond to City Council’s vote to approve rezoning
Opponents of plans to build a Coney Island casino sounded off after New York City Council approved the rezoning on June 30. This act paves... more
Sweepstakes gambling industry asks governor to veto New Jersey’s ban
The sweepstakes betting industry is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to veto a ban on such activity that the state Legislature has passed and... more
New York City: Caesars Palace Times Square reveals first interior renderings as casino race heats up
As the battle for New York’s downstate casino licenses enters its most competitive phase, W42ST has been given an exclusive first look at... more
New York City: The Avenir to commit $400 million for community partnerships with NYC casino bid
The Avenir, one of eight applicants vying for three downstate casino licenses to be awarded by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board,... more
