The glacial pace of the New York State Gaming Commission’s efforts to approve three casino licenses in the New York City area — no such approvals are expected until at least mid-2025 — has minimized media attention on what could be the eventual opening of some of the largest gambling sites on Earth.
Nearly a dozen proposals have been made public…
One of the largest such plans is a $12 billion pitch put forth by Wynn Resorts and The Related Companies real estate firm for the West Side of Manhattan just west of Times Square. An 80-story hotel and casino tower near the Hudson River would be connected to apartment towers, office buildings, and a six-acre park.
