Casino bids placed big bets on New York City lobbying firms in 2025

Insights from the Lobbying Bureau’s annual report on government influence.

• By Alisha Allison
• March 2, 2026

Three of a kind: All NYC casino proposals recommended to Gaming Commission

After years of bureaucracy and local approvals, an end is in sight to finally license a slate of downstate casinos.

• By Sophie Krichevsky and Rebecca C. Lewis
• December 1, 2025

Cohen’s casino project approved by community advisory committee

The Metropolitan Park project is one of four remaining projects competing for three downstate casino licenses.

• By Sophie Krichevsky
• September 30, 2025

As Bally’s casino bid advances, The Coney is officially dead

And then there were four.

• By Celia Bernhardt
• September 29, 2025

The NYC Council is expected to let Bally’s casino bid proceed. Is it a blow to member deference?

A bid for a casino in the Bronx still faces additional hurdles that other land use decisions typically don’t.

• By Annie McDonough
• August 5, 2025

The players holding the keys to the next round of downstate casino approvals

Who was appointed to the Community Advisory Committees for the eight casino license bids?

• By Sophie Krichevsky
• July 9, 2025

Calling for responsible growth as downstate gears up for new casinos

Both state Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo and Assembly Member Carrie Woerner spoke at City & State’s Trailblazers in Casinos and Sports Betting event.

• By Phenix Kim
• June 26, 2025

The 2025 Casino & Sports Betting Trailblazers

The major players in New York’s expanding gambling industry.

• By City & State
• June 23, 2025

Betting Big on Trailblazers - June 25th

• By City & State
• June 20, 2025

City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member

The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.

• By Annie McDonough
• June 11, 2025

Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux

As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.

• By Annie McDonough and Sophie Krichevsky
• June 10, 2025

Parkland alienation bill passes Senate, potentially paving way for Cohen’s casino

State Sen. John Liu successfully bypassed fellow state Sen. Jessica Ramos to keep Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans for a Queens casino on track.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• May 27, 2025

Will Steve Cohen’s gambit to sidestep Jessica Ramos work?

After Ramos turned him down, Cohen turned to John Liu, whose district includes part of the casino project – but Joe Addabbo says it’s ‘Jessica Ramos’ issue.’

• By Sophie Krichevsky
• April 1, 2025

Episode 7: Horse Racing and New Belmont Park

• By City & State
• February 26, 2025

Episode 6 - How is NY Addressing Problem Gaming?

• By City & State
• February 19, 2025

Episode 5: Sports Betting in New York

• By City & State
• February 12, 2025

A Q&A with Robert DeSalvio

President of Genting Americas East

• February 10, 2025

Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid

Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline

Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.

• By Aaron Short
• February 10, 2025

Examining the economic impacts of new casinos

Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.

• By Amanda Salazar
• February 10, 2025