• Who will win? Board set to award NYC casino licenses at Monday meeting

    As many as three downstate full casino licenses could be awarded when the New York Gaming Facility Location Board meets in Manhattan on Monday.The board's Dec. 1 marks the end of a long, two-year campaign to bring full casino gambling — including lucrative table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette — to the New York City area. Just three bidders for the three licenses remain in the running, though it is not a guarantee that the board will award all of the licenses on Monday.O
  • Op-ed | Making sure NYC casinos are a win-win for New Yorkers

    New York City is on the cusp of becoming a casino town.  In the coming days, the State Gaming Facility Location Board is expected to recommend up to three full-service casinos to the State Gaming Commission. With just three applicants left — all within the five boroughs — New York City is closer than ever to hosting gaming as we have never seen. As the state prepares to take a bet on casinos, New York City must take a clear-eyed look at the stakes and ensure we have th

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