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Headline: New York's Casino Showdown: Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park Project Fights for a License
By: Grant Mitchell - 10/11/2024 10:56
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Key Takeaways
- The New York State Assembly and Senate have approved bills for Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park project.
- The project competes for one of three downstate casino licenses set to be released in 2025.
- Cohen's proposal includes a casino, music venue, restaurants, hotel, and park.
- Governor Kathy Hochul's approval is still pending for the project's alienation of a 50-acre parking lot next to Citi Field from parkland status.
- Cohen has engaged in significant community outreach and secured support from local stakeholders.
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[1] Newsday. (n.d.). New York lawmakers OK bill allowing for construction of hotel, casino at Willets Point. Retrieved from https://www.newsday.com/business/casinos-gambling/ny-alert-lawmakers-ok-bill-allowing-for-construction-of-hotel-casino-at-willets-point-1.65884684[2] Associated Press. (n.d.). Bill would clarify casino project to have $8 billion price tag. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2024/09/02/1086953473/new-york-casino-project-price-tag-8-billion[3] The Wall Street Journal. (n.d.). New York's Three Up for Grabs. Retrieved from https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-yorks-three-up-for-grabs-11652137348[4] The City. (n.d.). Steve Cohen's Casino Plan for Willets Point Receives Support from Queens Politicians. Retrieved from https://thecity.nyc/2024/10/08/steve-cohens-casino-plan-for-willets-point-receives-support-from-queens-politicians.html
- Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park project, if approved, could potentially offer a sports-betting section, adding another attractive feature to the casino, blackjack tables, and progressive jackpot games in Las Vegas-style settings, making it a significant competitor in the online casino industry's finance sector.
- With Governor Kathy Hochul's approval pending, Cohen's project could be the first in New York to legalize sports betting, potentially generating substantial revenue from sports events like football, basketball, and baseball, rivaling the excitement of the sports-betting industry in Nevada.
- Cohen's casino proposal involves not only gaming facilities but also a music venue, restaurants, a hotel, and a park, setting the stage for a comprehensive entertainment complex that could rival the bustling landscape of Las Vegas, all within New York.
- As a reliable industry stalwart, Grant Mitchell maintains up-to-the-minute coverage of headlines in the sports betting industry, providing detailed analysis and insights into key developments, such as the potential impact of the Metropolitan Park project on the casino and sports-betting market.
- The successful launch of Cohen's casino project could have far-reaching effects on the entire finance and entertainment industry, bringing the excitement of games like blackjack and jackpot wins online, offering an attractive alternative to traditional sports events, especially during a time when many industries are still recovering from the pandemic's impact.
