June 27, 2025
NYS GAMING FACILITY LOCATION BOARD RECEIVES EIGHT APPLICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO RFA FOR COMMERCIAL CASINOS
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board (Board) received eight applications in response to the Request for Applications (RFA) to Develop and Operate a Gaming Facility in New York State before the 4 p.m., June 27, 2025 deadline. The following entities submitted application material to the Board:
The Avenir
Proposed Site: 11th Avenue & 41st Street, Manhattan
Location: Hudson Yards, Manhattan
Bally’s New York Casino aka Bally’s NY Operating Company LLC
Proposed Site: Ferry Point, The Bronx
Location: 450 Hutchinson Parkways, The Bronx
Caesars Palace Times Square
Proposed Site: Times Square, Manhattan
Location: 1515 Broadway, Manhattan
Freedom Plaza
Proposed Site: Freedom Plaza, Manhattan
Location: 686 1st Avenue, Manhattan
Metropolitan Park
Proposed Site: Willets Point, Queens
Location: 126th Street, Willet Point, Queens
MGM Empire City
Proposed Site: Empire City Casino, Yonkers
Location: 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers
Resorts World New York City
Proposed Site: Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens
Location: 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica
The Coney
Proposed Site: Coney island, Brooklyn
Location: Brooklyn
Application materials for each proposal are expected to be posted on nycasinos.ny.gov over the course of the next week.
Project-specific Community Advisory Committees are being formed to demonstrate public support for the proposed project. Committee members are appointed by the elected representatives representing the physical location of the proposed project. The Appointing Authorities for each corresponding Community Advisory Committee have been notified of their obligation to appoint members as soon as possible. Committees are expected to form and begin work in early July. Information about the Committee activities will be posted on nycasinos.ny.gov.
To learn more about the casino siting process, visit nycasinos.ny.gov.
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