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Hard Rock Gaming Hosts Vendor Information Session

1 month ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen recently made a presentation to hundreds of business owners in Queens, laying out all the lucrative work that would be created if it can move forward on plans for a Queens casino and entertainment complex. The company is one of several bidders for a downstate casino license, hoping to turn the parking lot near Citi Field in Flushing Meadows into a mixed entertainment venue.
Amended Bill Puts Bigger Target On Online Sweepstakes Games

1 month ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo’s proposal to ban sweepstakes casinos from the state has moved closer to becoming law after the bill received amendments to clarify which websites fall under the prohibition and expand the number of state agencies able to investigate potential violations. The amended version of Addabbo’s bill has advanced to the Senate calendar for a floor vote. It earmarks funds received from fines for responsible gambling education and treatment of problem gambling.
Sands Searching For Casino Bidder For Coliseum

1 month ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

The Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s decision to back out of its New York casino bid doesn’t mean that hope is lost for a gaming resort at Nassau Coliseum—quite the opposite. Reportedly, Sands is already potentially close to finding another party to take over bidding on the project.
Developer Increases Housing In Hudson Yards Casino Plans

1 month ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

Wynn Resorts and Related Companies are more than doubling the amount of housing they’re promising to sweeten their bid for a casino at Hudson Yards. The proposal to re-zone the Western Rail Yards in Manhattan is pending a vote of the New York City Council. In anticipation of that decision, the parties behind that zoning change request seem to be trying to make the plans more appealing.
Bill Establishes Deposit Limits For Sports Betting In New York

1 month ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

Legislation in the New York Assembly suggests tighter controls over sports betting operators and their ads. The bill would increase the restrictions gambling companies face in terms of advertising content and when those ads can air. It would also impose a $5,000 bet limit and restrict the number of deposits a user can make in a 24-hour period.
Casino Bidders Concerned About Meeting Study Deadlines

2 months ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

Developers bidding for three potential downstate casinos have expressed concern that required environmental impact studies the New York State Gaming Commission is legally required to perform will not be complete in time for a Sept. 30 deadline. The studies concern the plans that the bidders have for the proposed casino sites. Without complete studies, the associated bids would fail to meet requirements for consideration and be disqualified.
New York City Committee Advances Wynn Casino Zoning Proposal

2 months ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

The New York City Planning Commission has given its endorsement to a plan to rezone the Western Rail Yards area of Hudson Yards in Manhattan, despite opposition from Manhattan community leaders and area residents. While the Planning Commission’s vote doesn’t compel the New York City Council to approve the plan, it does represent a significant advancement of Wynn Resorts‘ ambitions for a casino in New York.
Mayor Confirms Continued Support For MGM Casino Bid

2 months ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

During his latest “State of the City” address to residents, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano reaffirmed his support for the proposal to upgrade the MGM Empire City casino into a full-service casino resort. In his speech, Spano stressed the importance of MGM landing one of potentially three Class III gaming licenses that the New York State Gaming Commission plans to award this year. Due to its established presence with Empire City, MGM is considered by many analysts to be a shoo-in for a license.
New York Senator Supports Hard Rock Casino Proposal

2 months ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International have found important support for their Citi Field casino proposal in the New York Senate. A major obstacle to their downstate casino bid is now out of the way as Sen. John Liu has committed to introducing a bill to make a necessary change to the designation of the parking lots next to Citi Field, allowing them to become Metropolitan Park.
Senate Passes Bill to Create NY Responsible Gambling Council

2 months ago | playny.com | Derek Helling

The New York Senate has approved legislation that could create a Problem Gambling Advisory Council. If the bill makes its way through the Assembly as well, the new state agency would provide lawmakers and other agencies with guidance on combatting gambling addiction. One of the main duties the bill assigns to the council is providing recommendations on how New York’s gambling tax revenues should be allocated to problem gambing awareness and harm reduction initiatives.