4 NYC Casino Plans Made It to the Final Round. What Happens Now?
Committees gauged local support to determine whether or not projects should advance for further approval. Now, the final decision is in the hands of the Gaming Facility Location Board. This article originally appeared in The City. By Lauren Hartley and Katie Honan Queens Voice October 10, 2025 NEW YORK - The casino proposal process started with eight players, with four surviving a first round of elimination to compete for up to three downstate casino licenses. Applicants will now be evaluated by the Gaming Facility Location Board and up to three licenses are expected to be awarded by the end of the year. The jackpot has been years in the making for multiple development teams hoping to hit it big with the state. While full-fledged casinos are still years away, licensing marks a major step since voters in ...