New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board has received eight applications in response to its Request for Application (RFA) for the three downstate New York casino licences.

The deadline for applications for the three commercial casino licences closed on 27 June, with the proposals covering potential venues in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Yonkers.

All eight applicants have paid a $1 million application fee, with Community Advisory Committees (CACs) to be formed for each proposal.

Applicants must complete all entitlement processes, including land-use/zoning and environmental reviews, before September 30, and CACs must vote on their respective project by the same date. 

Applicants approved by their CAC will then submit supplemental application material, including a proposed tax rate, to the Board for evaluation and consideration. Final decisions are due by 1 December.

The eight applicants:

The Avenir 

Developed by: Silverstein Properties, Metro Loft, Rush Street Gaming and Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment

Proposed Site: 11th Avenue & 41st Street, Manhattan

Location: Hudson Yards, Manhattan

Bally’s New York Casino

Developed by: Bally’s Corporation

Proposed Site: Ferry Point, The Bronx

Location: 450 Hutchinson Parkways, The Bronx

Caesars Palace Times Square

Developed by: SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, Roc Nation and Live Nation

Proposed Site: Times Square, 1515 Broadway, Manhattan

Location: 1515 Broadway, Manhattan

The Coney

Developed by: Thor Equities, The Chickasaw Nation, Saratoga Casino Hotel, and Legends Hospitality Group

Proposed Site: Coney Island, Brooklyn

Location: Coney Island

Freedom Plaza

Developed by: Soloviev Group and Mohegan

Proposed Site: 686 1st Avenue, Manhattan

Location: 686 1st Avenue, Manhattan

MGM Empire City

Developed by: MGM Resorts International

Proposed Site: Empire City Casino, Yonkers

Location: 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers

Metropolitan Park

Developed by:  Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International

Proposed Site: Willets Point, Queens

Location: 126th Street, Willet Point, Queens

Resorts World New York City

Developed by: Genting Group

Proposed Site: Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens

Location: 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Jamaica