State Gaming Board Approves The Remaining NYC Casino Licenses In Unanimous Vote

Lady Luck was on the side of the remaining NY casino licenses on Monday, December 1st. In a unanimous vote, the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board approved **Metropolitan Park at Willets Point, Queens**, Resorts World New York City at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, and Bally’s Bronx in Throggs Neck. This news comes on the heels of the **Times Square Casino bid** folding in September and withdrawal of the **The Hudson Yards Casino** in the spring. According to **CBS News**, the board visited the three locations to get a better idea of parking, infrastructure, and the attractions’ overall impact on each areas. Up next? The board will provide its recommendations to the state Gaming Commission, CBS adds. “From the moment that three downstate casino licenses were authorized in the 2022 State Budget, I have been clear: any approved project must provide real benefits to its community and have sustainable economic plans,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement. *This is a developing story. Please stay tuned for more information.* Source: https://secretnyc.co/ny-casino-licenses-approved-december-1/