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The race is on to build a casino in New York City

New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. And already nine gambling giants are eager to bid on the contracts and are likely to offer grandiose plans for casinos, hotels and entertainment venues to boost their proposals. Some are…

Travel ・ 06 December 2023

The San Diego Union-Tribune

New Jersey's gambling revenue was up by 5.3% in July. The Borgata casino set a new monthly record

Atlantic City's casinos, the three New Jersey horse tracks that take sports bets, and their online partners won over half a billion dollars from gamblers in July, up 5.3% from a year earlier, figures released Wednesday show. The month was particularly good for Atlantic City's top-performing casino, the Borgata, which broke its own record for the…

Finance ・ 24 August 2023

Penn Live

N.J.’s gambling revenue up by 5.3% in July as Borgata casino sets record

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Atlantic City's casinos, the three New Jersey horse tracks that take sports bets, and their online partners won over half a billion dollars from gamblers in July, up 5.3% from a year earlier, figures released Wednesday show. The month was particularly good for Atlantic City's top-performing casino, the Borgata, which broke its…

Finance ・ 17 August 2023

Time Out

Hotel Review: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (★★★★)

A destination hotel that has it all, including wildly comfy rooms that make it easy to stay in all weekend. Borgata isn't just a hotel casino and spa, it is an experience. Just 120 miles south of New York City and 60 miles east of Philadelphia, this massive hotel celebrating its 20th year includes over 2700 rooms and suites across its main Borgata…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2023

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The Press Of Atlantic City

What's happening at Atlantic City casinos this summer

As Memorial Day approaches, Atlantic City is preparing to mark 45 years since the first casino hotel outside of Nevada opened in the resort destination. "Atlantic City has been providing an outstanding gaming experience for 45 years," said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, in a statement. "As travelers make plans…

Land-based ・ 26 May 2023

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Borgata Casino in Atlantic City Unveils a $55 Million Remodel and Rebranding of Its Hotel Tower

In a recent announcement, Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino has outlined its tower remodel plans in a project that's worth $55m. What used to be referred to as The Water Club hotel shall now become known as the MGM Tower. Borgata New Jersey has big plans for the soon-to-be remodeled tower and its re-imagined form. Once the renovations are…

Land-based ・ 22 March 2023

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Atlantic City's Borgata Casino announces $55M hotel tower remodel and rebrand

Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino has announced a $55 million tower remodel that will see the property's The Water Club hotel rebranded to the MGM Tower. The updated tower will feature 700+ "reimagined" guestrooms and add a collection of luxury Vista Suites located at the tower's corners, allowing for wraparound views of the Atlantic City…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2023

The New York Times

A Casino Atop Saks? Lobbyists Push for Manhattan Gambling Site

A Monaco-style casino atop Saks Fifth Avenue, across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral. A gambling den with East River views, alongside a popular wedding venue. A Hard Rock casino in the center of Times Square. In the next several days, as part of state budget negotiations, Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders may well hash out a deal…

Politics ・ 01 December 2022

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Three casino licenses approved for NYC area; here’s what we know

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York State's fiscal year 2023 budget has been officially signed into law, fast-tracking a possible jackpot for New York City with up to three full casino licenses on the way. The Class III licenses would allow poker and other table games, slot machines and retail sports betting. The state is still establishing the process…

Law ・ 30 November 2022

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Macao travel restrictions continue to pummel Las Vegas Sands

Travel restrictions in Macao continued to drag on Las Vegas Sands Corp. earnings, but resiliency in Singapore had company officials feeling optimistic as they reported their third quarter results on Wednesday. The company reported a net loss of $239 million, 31 cents a share, on revenue of $1 billion for the quarter that ended Sept. 30. A year…

Travel ・ 21 October 2022

Casino Reports

Jeff Gural Says Citi Field Casino is Most Likely to Happen

In the spring, the New York State legislature officially fast-tracked the issuance of the three downstate full casino licenses. And now state real estate and gambling companies are eyeing possible locations. The owner of Tioga Downs Casino Resort, Jeff Gural, predicts that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's plan for a Citi Field casino is most…

Travel ・ 07 October 2022

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Is a Staten Island casino in our future? BP Fossella proposes NY Wheel site

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Borough President Vito Fossella wants the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and interested developers to "roll the dice" and consider building a casino on Staten Island. Fossella held a press conference on Monday to propose Staten Island be among locations in consideration for one of the three Class III licenses up for…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 September 2022

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New York City casinos: What to know about the state’s big bet

Like it or not, full-scale casinos are on their way to New York City and the greater metro area. Earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers fast-tracked the approval process for the state's final three remaining casino licenses, which are destined for downstate after the first four were reserved for regions north. Casino operators…

Land-based ・ 01 May 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

NBC New York

Saks Fifth Avenue Casino? State Looks to Fast-Track Gaming Licenses for NYC

Will NYC become the next Sin City? It's a possibility, if lawmakers in Albany decide to roll the dice. Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators may place their bets on a deal to fast-track gaming licenses for three full-fledged downstate casinos as part of New York's budget - and Mayor Eric Adams wants New York City to get at least two of the three…

Religion ・ 31 March 2022

Gambling News

NY Casino Pitches Rile Locals Who Oppose Casinos in Their Backyards

The race for a new casino property in New York City is heating up with many properties, companies, and individuals bidding for the rights to open the first casino that will include live gaming. One of those bidders is The Water Club located on 30 Street and the East River in Kips Bay, but the locals wouldn't have it. NIMBYs or otherwise, concerns…

Travel ・ 28 March 2022

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NYC residents say Water Club's planned casino is a bad gamble

The Water Club, an upscale restaurant and event venue moored on 30th Street and the East River in Kips Bay, is rolling the dice to become the Big Apple's first casino with live gaming - but some locals aren't all in. "There should not be a casino there, and I'm not even happy that the Water Club is there," Community Board 6 member Anton Mallner…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 March 2022

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Casino Developers Want to Gamble on New York City

Will casino developers be able to roll the dice in New York City soon? New York state has a ban on new casinos until 2023, but Governor Kathy Hochul wants to end that moratorium this year, potentially allowing up to three casinos to open downstate. This could possibly lead to a few new casinos opening in downtown New York City, and nine different…

Covid ・ 07 February 2022

Casino News Daily

Japanese gaming giant and LV Sands Alum want flying cars and a Manhattan crypto floor casino

A three billion dollar casino of the future proposal is expected to land on regulators desks in New York before the end of the week. Jason Ader, a former board member of Las Vegas Sands and UE Resorts International are expected to submit a proposal for a casino resort on Friday under the working name, Mirai, which means "future" in Japanese. The…

Crypto ・ 10 January 2022

New York Post

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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Water Club owner wants to open casino on NYC's East River

Manhattan's East River waterfront is being eyed as a location for a "Monte Carlo"-style casino that would immediately become the world's "hottest" gambling facility, its promoter says. The planned East River casino submitted to the state Gaming Commission is the brainchild of Water Club restaurateur Michael "Buzzy" O'Keeffe and would be located…

Industry ・ 05 January 2022

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Gambling giants eye New York City-area casinos. Here's who's interested

Empire City Casino reopensEmpire CityCasino in Yonkers reopened Sept. 21, 2020 after being closed since March due to the coronavirus shutdown. ALBANY - Some of the nation's largest casino operators submitted preliminary details early this month in a bid to win three lucrative gambling licenses in New York City and its suburbs. The request for…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 December 2021

New York Post

Adrienne Adams supports casino expansion at Aqueduct Racetrack

The next City Council speaker wants to roll the dice. Queens Councilwoman Adrienne Adams - who secured the votes needed to become the leader of the 51-member legislative body in 2022 - is lobbying the state to award a casino license on her home turf at Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park. She sent a Dec. 8 letter to Gaming Commission officials…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 December 2021

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Gaming Operators Lining Up to Get in on New York's Casino Action

As soon as New York acknowledged publicly that it might expand its land-based casino market, several operators jumped. According to The Times Union, Bally's, Hard Rock, Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts were among the companies that responded to the request for information (RFI) by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) before the deadline of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 December 2021

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Rush Street, Wynn, LVS Confirm Interest in NYC Casino

More than seven giants of the US gambling industry, including Rush Street Gaming, Wynn Resorts, and Las Vegas Sands (LVS), have now officially expressed their interest in a New York-area casino license. On Wednesday, Capitol Pressroom podcast host David Lombardo shared news of Rush Street officially expressing interest in acquiring one of three New…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 December 2021

Times Union

Major Las Vegas players are interested in NYC casinos

More than a half-dozen major players in the gaming industry, including the owners of Schenectady's Rivers Casino, have responded to a request for information about getting one of three licenses to open a New York City casino in the next two years. Rush Street Gaming, which operates Rivers, was joined by companies such as Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 December 2021

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Atlantic City Casinos Light City Up Pink in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Atlantic City Casinos Light City Up Pink in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Throughout the month of October Atlantic City casinos will participate in a wide-range of events to support breast cancer awareness Click here to see footage of Atlantic City casinos lighting city up pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness…

Land-based ・ 06 October 2021

South Jersey Observer

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Host Job Fair on Sept. 15

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will be hosting a job fair inside the resort's Event Center on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available. On the spot interviews will be held for the following positions: bartender, bus person, host/hostess, casino cashier, count room attendant, culinary, steward, front…

Jobs ・ 10 September 2021

FTN News

5 Casino Attractions in New Jersey

New Jersey is a northeastern U.S. state with some 130 miles of Atlantic coast and is home to many first-rate tourist attractions. New Jersey offers the myriad of fun things to do on this part of the Atlantic Coast, like strolling along Atlantic City's famous boardwalk, visiting old Victorian Cape May and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. But…

Sports ・ 30 June 2021