New York, Dec 1, 2025 (AFP) - Trio of casinos cleared to open in New York City

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2025-12-01

A state board voted Monday to authorize casino licenses to three New York City projects, the last major obstacle to bringing gambling to the metropolis. Representatives of New York state's Gaming Facility Location Board pointed to the economic boost from the sites, two of which are in the borough of Queens and one in the Bronx. All three proposed Manhattan sites were eliminated at an earlier phase of the process due to local opposition centered o......

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