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Citi Field Casino Plan Clears Local Panel, Finalizing Four Bids for Downstate Licenses

The state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will now weigh Resorts World, MGM Empire City, Bally’s Bronx and Metropolitan Park for up to three licenses by year’s end.

Metropolitan Park, an $8 billion pitch from Mets owner Steve Cohen (inset) and Hard Rock to transform the area around Citi Field into a gaming and resort complex. (AP; Courtesy of Metropolitan Park)
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Overview

  • Steve Cohen’s $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal at Citi Field won unanimous 6-0 approval from its Community Advisory Committee, advancing to state review.
  • The Bronx committee approved Bally’s Ferry Point plan in a 5-1 vote, while Coney Island’s bid was rejected 4-2 and three Manhattan proposals were previously voted down.
  • Resorts World in Queens and MGM Empire City in Yonkers, both existing racinos, earlier secured unanimous local votes to pursue full casino licenses.
  • Bally’s controls the Ferry Point golf course lease purchased from the Trump Organization for $60 million and would owe an additional $115 million if it secures a license.
  • Local committee approval is a required gateway before state consideration, and Bally’s advancement followed Mayor Eric Adams’ veto that revived its land-use path despite community concerns over parkland, traffic and public safety.