New York City entered a new chapter in its long relationship with gaming this week as Resorts World officially unveiled the city’s first full-scale casino featuring live table games. The Queens-based venue, long known for its slot machines, has now expanded into a full casino floor with more than 200 live dealer tables offering blackjack, … Read more
A New York state government committee has recommended awarding casino licenses to three significant projects: Bally’s Bronx, Hard Rock Metropolitan Park near Citi Field, and Resorts World New York City in Queens. The announcement came from the five-member Gaming Facility Location Board, which unveiled its long-awaited decision during a public meeting. The move represents a … Read more
The New York City Planning Commission has approved a large-scale casino and entertainment complex proposal for Coney Island, marking a significant milestone in one of the city’s most debated development plans. Despite this approval, the project’s future remains contingent on a critical decision from state authorities. The proposed project, The Coney, aims to cover three … Read more
A proposal to establish a brick-and-mortar casino at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale, New York, has faced resistance and legal challenges. Last week, more than 300 concerned citizens gathered in the ballroom at the Uniondale Marriott to oppose the $4 billion casino project. With Say No to Casino, George Krug stated, “Casinos are places … Read more
New York City is home to many of the world’s finest things. Still, there is currently only one domestic casino, a far cry from an actual tourist and gaming mecca as seen in other legitimate casino states. Currently, three domestic casino licenses are expected to be offered for the NYC area. Still, two of them are … Read more