Casinos in New York

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board is overseeing the siting and evaluation process for up to 3 commercial casinos
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Site Visits: The Board is visiting each site on November 17, 2025 to obtain an understanding of the physical location and, if necessary, seek clarification regarding the transportation, parking, infrastructure, and layout components of the proposal.

The Board is evaluating each project on the statutory criteria:

Economic Activity & Business Development (70%)

Local Impact Siting (10%)

Workforce Enhancement (10%)

Diversity Framework (10%)
 

The Board expects to make decisions by December 1, 2025, followed by Commission licensure by December 31, 2025. This ensures that New York State will collect the already-booked casino license fee(s) ahead of schedule.

Statutory Evaluation and Selection
The Board will review applications that meet specific requirements (zoning approval, Community Advisory Committee approval, application fee, etc.) and score each based on a statutory criteria.

Lobbyist Registration

Required Registration

Lobbyists seeking to engage on behalf of a client or a client's interest before the New York State Gaming Commission must first register with the Commission Secretary (Section 1329 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law). This is in addition to any other registration and reporting required by law.

Lobbyist Database
Lobbyist Registration Form

Completed Registration Forms should be emailed to [email protected].

Registration Form