Resorts World’s Queens casino bid sailed through a crucial committee vote on Thursday, becoming the first proposal from within the five boroughs to make it to the last stage of the state’s casino ...

Empire City Casino has been cleared to vie in a shrunken field of competitors for a state license that would spur a $1.7 billion expansion of the Yonkers operation. A five-member committee that ...

MGM Empire City provided the bookends for Community Advisory Committee (CAC) public hearings Tuesday night, bringing to a close 16 listening sessions offered by the eight applicants vying for one of ...

MGM Empire City's plans feature a complete property redevelopment shifting from a video lottery terminal racino into a full-scale commercial casino with live-dealer table games, the newest slot ...

MGM Empire City became the first applicant to advance for consideration for a downstate New York casino license Thursday after its Community Advisory Committee unanimously voted 5-0 to forward its ...

The City Council rejected Bally's proposal for a casino in the Bronx due to concern about its long-term viability. Bronx authorities are supporting Empire City's bid because they believe it to be a ...

YONKERS, NY — Plans for a new glitzy, Vegas-style, multi-billion dollar Empire City Casino in Yonkers, proposed by MGM Resorts, appear to have busted before ever drawing a card. On Tuesday, the gaming ...

The parent company of the MGM Empire City in Yonkers, N.Y., withdrew its application Tuesday for a downstate casino permit, stating that the returns just wouldn’t be worth the investment. The proposal ...

Empire City Casino in Yonkers is vying for a highly coveted state license to add Vegas-style casino games, venue in the New York City area. If Empire City wins, local governments including Yonkers and ...

Yonkers has advanced its bid in the race for a limited number of casino licenses to be awarded by New York State this year. The Community Advisory Committee unanimously approved a plan 5-0 to expand ...

MGM stunned the casino world Tuesday, abandoning its attempt to win a New York City license. It's surprising because domestic growth opportunities are hard to come by in the industry. Despite the ...