New York’s casino race takes a crucial turn as community advisory committees begin reviewing bids.
The long-awaited process for awarding three downstate New York casino licenses is in full swing, with community advisory committees (CACs) now appointed to review all eight final bids. These committees, appointed by the governor and local lawmakers, will gauge public support and determine which projects have the strongest backing for their next phase.
The committees are tasked with evaluating each application, engaging with local stakeholders, and ultimately voting on whether the proposed projects have enough community support to advance. A two-thirds majority approval from the CAC is required for a proposal to move forward.
With prominent players like MGM Empire City and Resorts World NYC expected to be frontrunners, these community committees will play a pivotal role in shaping New York’s casino landscape. As the process moves forward, all eyes will be on the committees’ decisions—and the political lobbying that will surely follow.
