That proposal will vie with a rival bid from Related Companies and Wynn Resorts, who last month proposed a casino at Hudson Yards, with their sights on a location next to the Javits Center. “Because we are proposing a renovation, once the license is issued, we can open quicker than other facilities, which require entirely new construction, changes in law, and will be disruptive to their local communities.” “We believe that Times Square offers the best location for a new resort casino that can attract tourists and benefit local businesses,” he said. SL Green CEO Marc Holliday, said in a news release that the casino bid could be fast-tracked. That has kindled intense competition for the third license, with the prospect of a Times Square Caesars Places the latest entry.
With full casino licenses, they could also run table games like poker and blackjack. Resorts World Casino in Queens and the Empire City Casino in Westchester are currently only allowed to offer slot machines and racing betting. Joseph Addabo, a Queens Democrat who chairs the committee on racing, gaming and wagering, has said two of those licenses will likely go to existing gambling operators.
