A recent survey by Schön Kupperman Research found that about 78% of residents in Queens are willing to pursue casino businesses in the Cityfield area. The survey was conducted on behalf of New Green Willets, a political lobby group related to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who is seeking to obtain a state casino license in the area.
Currently, Resorts World New York in Queens and Empire City Casino in Yonkers can secure three Downstate gaming licenses, two of which are expected to be secured. This will cause all other candidates to compete for a third license. The Game Location Facilities Committee, which is currently reviewing the bid, should announce the winner later in 2023.
A Shawn Cooperman research poll found that 78% of Queens residents preferred casino resorts in the area. Nearly two-thirds of people got the idea after hearing that live music venues, casino gambling and meeting spaces will be included in the bid. The survey surveyed 600 residents during the second week of April 2023.
Earlier this year, the New Green Willets hosted a vision session at City Field, where they heard discussions about the possibility of an entertainment destination near the stadium. To make the project more attractive to the public, the bid will also include green spaces and park areas as well as improved areas for bicycles and walking.
However, while there are still objections to the possibility of becoming a Queens casino, it should be noted that its location could be one of the reasons for obtaining a license. This is because the game resort in Manhattan turned out to be challenging and quite steep. Also, a poll from Siena University found that 38 percent of New Yorkers visit casinos in Manhattan.
Meanwhile, Mr. Cohen and others involved in the New Green Willets were among the highest donors to Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Cathy Hochul. It is also rumored that the owner of the New York Mets has selected Hard Rock International as the casino partner for the project. But it's unclear whether it's going to be enough to get essentially one remaining license.
It's easy to get one of your licenses, but it's because the competition is fierce. In January, gambling leader Las Vegas Sands expressed its ambition to pursue the development of a multibillion-dollar hospitality and entertainment business in Long Island, New York. It has already agreed to a contract to lease the site occupied by the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
In addition, Thor Equity partnered with Saratoga Casino Holdings, Chicaso Nation and Legend Hospitality to form a consortium aimed at casinos on Coney Island. Their bids will include a popular Coney Island boardwalk and a $3 billion commercial gaming venue near the iconic 150-foot-tall Wonder Wheel.
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