New York Casino Proposals in Queens and Bronx Move Closer to Approval

Casino License Recommendations

• 🎯 The state's gaming facility location board has recommended the state gaming commission approve all three applications for new casino licenses in New York City.
• 💡 The recommended projects include Valley's Bronx, Hard Rock Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World New York City.

Project Details and Partnerships

• 🎤 Rapper Nas is a partner in the proposed five billion dollar expansion of Resorts World New York City in Jamaica, Queens.
• 🏢 Metropolitan Park near City Field is backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen and would include a Hard Rock Hotel.
• ⛳ The Bronx location, Throg's Neck, would build a hotel and already has a golf course purchased from the Trump Organization.

Environmental and Economic Concerns

• ⚠️ The nonprofit Save the Sound expressed disappointment, citing a lack of a sufficient plan to address pollution and inadequate infrastructure for wastewater management.
• 💰 A spokesperson for the proposed Bronx casino stated its plan includes modern wastewater and storm water systems.
• 📊 Consultants conservatively analyzed potential economic conditions, projecting approximately $7 billion in tax revenue over a 10-year period.

Timeline and Funding

• 🗓️ The state gaming commission has until December 31st to make a final decision on granting or denying the licenses.
• 🚀 If approved, Resorts World could begin expansion in the spring, while the other two projects expect to open in 2030.
• 💸 Problem gambling programs are slated to receive approximately $10.7 million annually from the approved casinos.