There’s already two slot parlors up and running at horse-race tracks that will apply for a full license - Resorts World/Genting at Aqueduct in Queens and the Empire City/MGM at Yonkers in Westchester County. Real estate developers and gaming operators are currently rolling the dice for the right to open local open casinos.

When Cohen bought the Mets in 2020 he talked to Sands about a potential casino project down the road, The Post reported at the time.ģ Mets owner Steve Cohen is lobbying elected officials in the hopes of securing a casino license. Kathy Hochul – a source close to the process said. He was also recently speaking to Sands Hotel and Casino, sources said. He also started vetting several casino owners for his license push over the last several weeks, working with investment bank Union Gaming to choose a partner.Ĭohen is believed to favor Hard Rock – also a major donor to Gov. Sources told The Post that Cohen is ramping up efforts to partner with a casino operator and eyeing redevelopment prospects around Citi Field in Willets Point. While his Mets look to shore up their ranks ahead of the trade deadline, owner Steve Cohen is at the same time angling to secure one of the three downstate commercial casino licenses, dispatching close associates to cozy up to Mayor Eric Adams and Queens officials. He’s swinging for the fences - and hoping for a jackpot. Mets owner unveils $8B casino plan in new ‘Metropolitan Park’

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