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New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants

State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their early-stage concerns about the application process for up to three new licenses. The comprehensive 103-page report delves into the regulatory requirements for the 11 applicants vying for three downstate New York…

Law ・ 02 September 2023

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NY Blood Center Hits The Jackpot With Empire City Casino Blood Drive

YONKERS, NY - While the gaming floor at Empire City Casino has seen its share of potentially life-changing payouts in recent months, more recently, the Hudson Valley institution was home to a potentially life-saving event. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts recently teamed up again with the New York Blood Center to host a community blood drive at…

Winnings ・ 01 June 2023

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Dozens Of Local Charities Hit The Jackpot At Empire City Casino

YONKERS, NY - There is a lot of fanfare when a winner hits a big payout at Empire City Casino, but arguably the most important payouts from the Hudson Valley institution benefit those who never set foot on the gaming floor. Support continues for Bronx and Westchester communities through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives focusing on public…

Winnings ・ 31 January 2023

New York Post

Hochul accused of rigging NY casino license plan in favor of politically-connected slot parlors

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could be giving two politically-connected slot parlors - including one whose lobbyists donated to her campaign - a leg up over competitors to win awards for full casino licenses downstate, sources told The Post. Critics charge the process was rigged in favor of the Aqueduct and Yonkers race tracks through language…

Politics ・ 17 October 2022

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Developers and Billionaires Are Lining Up for the Chance to Operate a New York City Casino

As the development of a New York City casino inches closer towards reality, the race is on to secure a license. New York state voters authorized the creation of seven casinos in 2013, and four upstate facilities opened in the first phase. Now the second phase is underway, and licenses for three casinos in the New York City area will soon be open…

Land-based ・ 05 October 2022

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Empire City Casino Aids Local Non-profits

Last week, Yonkers' Empire City Casino once again proved its social responsibility toward the local economy. The MGM Resorts' casino donated over US$102000 to eight local non-profit organizations via its employee and guest-funded Community Grants Program. And some of the recipients include Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NY, Greyston…

Religion ・ 29 September 2022

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High stakes are involved in the bid for three New York City-area casinos but it will take a while

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The New York City area will without a doubt have three new casinos, but don't bet on all three opening anytime soon. While the law allowing non-Indian commercial casinos technically allows these downstate gambling facilities to open next year, the process for approval is so involved and tortuous that former Gov. David Paterson…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 August 2022

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Empire City Casino tops list for five awards in annual survey

Gaming News 14 August 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts hit the industry awards jackpot this summer, winning five awards from Strictly Slots Magazine as part of its annual Best of Racino Awards.Strictly Slots, which covers the latest highlights in gaming, racing and casino properties around the world, conducts the annual…

Sports ・ 14 August 2022

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New York City Casinos Could Be Ready Year From Licensing

Las Vegas-style casinos could be operational in the New York City area in one to five years after being licensed, a state senator says. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com two area resorts already with slots could offer complete casino games within a year from licensing. Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Racing, Gaming and…

Land-based ・ 06 June 2022

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Las Vegas-Style Casinos OK’d For New York City

Three full casinos are slated for the New York City area under a $220 billion state budget the Legislature approved Saturday. The agreement would place a trio of Las Vegas-style casinos somewhere in New York City's five boroughs, on Long Island or in the lower Hudson Valley. Under a competitive bidding process, companies would pay at least $500…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 April 2022

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New York Approves Three New Casino Licenses Ahead of Schedule

Legislators in New York green-lighted plans for three new casinos in the state as part of the $220 billion one-year state budget they approved on Saturday that was passed into law on the same day following the signature of Gov. Kathy Hochul. The three casinos are part of the New York Casino Gambling Amendment, Proposal 1 measure voted as part of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 April 2022

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Staten Island hasn’t been ruled out as NYC site for a casino

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There's only one Sin City, but could New York City be the next "America's Playground"? According to "realistically optimistic" state legislators, New York may be poised to give Atlantic City a run for its money. The state's fiscal year 2023 budget, which is nearly a week overdue, could include three casino licenses for the…

Religion ・ 10 April 2022

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N.Y. budget fast-tracks process for licensing downstate casinos

ALBANY - It's a sure bet that New York will soon be home to at least one Las Vegas-style casino. New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature approved a $220 billion state budget on Saturday that will open a competitive bidding process this year for a trio downstate casino licenses. The licenses will go for a minimum of $500 million each and while…

Law ・ 09 April 2022

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NYC on track to get at least one casino license as Adams guns for two

The state Legislature is on track to award at least one full-blown casino license to a gambling operator in the city as part of this year's budget, a key lawmaker involved in negotiations said Thursday. Queens State Sen. Joe Addabbo, who chairs his chamber's Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, told the Daily News that negotiators have agreed to…

Politics ・ 31 March 2022

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Lawmakers pushing for local control of NYC casino sites

State lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul appear likely to roll the dice on casinos in the New York City area, but only if local officials get significant say over where they are located, according to key legislators. Democrats in both the Senate and Assembly have signaled they are open to beginning the approval process for the state's three remaining…

Law ・ 31 March 2022

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NY Lawmakers Call for Issue of Casino Licenses

Several lawmakers from New York State, have voiced their wish for the state to accelerate the process of issuing downstate casino licenses. The officials, who have been backed by local casino workers and labor unions, want to see, the state awarding the three available commercial gaming licenses sometime this year in the NYC region this…

Law ・ 11 January 2022

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Lawmakers, workers union push Gov. Hochul for up to three casino licenses in New York City area

on Saturday, lawmakers in New York are now pushing for up to three casino licenses in the NYC region. Backed by the hotel and casino workers union, legislators are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to take action on the issue. According to parties involved, the pitched casino expansion could provide thousands of jobs, which would…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

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Lawmakers are pushing for casino licenses in NYC region

Now's the time to roll the dice on the Big Apple, casino proponents say. Key lawmakers, backed by the powerful hotel and casino workers union, are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to take action this year to award up to three casino licenses in the New York City region. The move comes after the New York State Gaming Commission…

Law ・ 10 January 2022

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged to expand gambling in Queens and Yonkers

Supporters of Vegas-style gambling in New York are hoping that new Gov. Kathy Hochul will be more willing to introduce it in Queens and Yonkers than former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was. Officials for MGM Empire City Casino claim the venue could live up to its full potential if it gets a full-scale license, which would also financially benefit surrounding…

Travel ・ 23 November 2021

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Supporters Of Vegas-Style Casino Gambling In New York Hope Gov. Hochul Is More Game Than Former Governor Cuomo

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - With former governor Andrew Cuomo out of the game, supporters are hoping for better luck getting Vegas-style casino gambling in Queens and Yonkers. They're going all in on pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue gaming licenses, promising a jackpot of jobs. NYPD: Malikah Shabazz, Daughter Of Malcolm X, Found Dead In Brooklyn…

Politics ・ 23 November 2021

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Empire City Casino Celebrates 15 Years and $4 Billion for Education

Fifteen years after the video lottery casino made its way to Yonkers, Empire City Casino continues to hit the jackpot for Westchester County. Acquired by MGM Resorts in January of 2019, the former family-owned gaming destination now boasts the sixth largest gaming floor in the country and the largest in MGM Resort's portfolio. The premier casino…

Travel ・ 02 November 2021

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Empire City Casino Marks Milestone

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts marked a milestone 15th anniversary by surpassing $4 billion generated for New York State education since opening in October 2006. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts continues to be an economic jackpot for the state and region 15 years after the video lottery terminal (VLT) casino came online. The northeast's…

Travel ・ 21 October 2021

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Yonkers Racino Still Doing Brisk Business Amid Talks Of Casino Upgrade

It was business as usual on a Tuesday lunch hour at the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, with a bit of an attendance boost due to a 50% off promotion at The Big Kitchen food court for rewards club members age 50 and up - which is most of the venue's clientele anyway. The harness track's 15-year-old racino - which boasts slots, but no…

Law ・ 30 June 2021

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New York Senator Wants Big Apple Casinos Licensed This Year

A New York lawmaker is pushing for full casinos to be licensed in the New York City area this year. Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, told Gambling.com he doesn't want the licensing process for three Las Vegas-style casinos in the metropolitan area to "linger." Addabbo is chairman of the state Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Any delay…

Law ・ 13 January 2023

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Major Casinos Compete For Manhattan License

New casino licenses won't be issued in New York until at least next year, but major gaming operators already are vying to open resorts in New York City. Las Vegas-based Caesars Entertainment is the latest to seek one of three downstate casino licenses, announcing plans this week for a casino in Times Square. Caesars is teaming with SL Green Realty…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2022