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Community Approves $7.8 Billion Gaming Expansions in NYC

9/26/2025

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Summary

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On September 25, 2025, Community Advisory Committees approved expansions for MGM Empire City and Resorts World New York City to New York Gaming Facility Location Board.
MGM's plan: $2.3 billion for live dealer games; Resorts World's $5.5 billion for a larger gaming floor and hotels.
Three Manhattan rejections preceded these approvals; four additional proposals remain pending votes next week.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, New York legalized commercial casinos, marking a significant shift in its gaming landscape. This decision followed decades of evolving gaming regulations, with the state generating $1.2 billion in gaming revenue that year. The recent approvals for MGM and Resorts World reflect ongoing investments aimed at enhancing tourism and creating thousands of jobs, reshaping New York's economic future.

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Story summary

On September 25, 2025, Community Advisory Committees approved expansions for MGM Empire City and Resorts World New York City to New York Gaming Facility Location Board.
MGM's plan: $2.3 billion for live dealer games; Resorts World's $5.5 billion for a larger gaming floor and hotels.
Three Manhattan rejections preceded these approvals; four additional proposals remain pending votes next week.

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