Rush street gaming is applying for one of the three downstate casino licenses

In 2013, years ago, residents voted for the licensing of seven commercial casinos. Four of them are in the upstate area, three of them in the downstate area. To give the commercial operators in the upstate area a flying start. In 2016 the state of New York decided, that the licensing of downstate casinos would be postponed for at least seven years.

This seven-year period is coming to an end in 2023

Anticipating on the end of the waiting period the New York State Gaming Commission is already requesting information from companies that have their eye on one of the three available spots.

As stated before Rush Street Gaming which find its origin in Illinois and is already operating in upstate New York stated that they are interested in one of the spots.

Rush Street Gaming is optimistic about the potential of three casinos coming to downstate New York and according to Neil Bluhm (CEO) and Greg Carlin (Chairman) Rush Street Gaming will follow up on their successful model in upstate New York, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady if they get awarded one of the licenses.

Rush Street Gaming is willing to use the same collaborative approach as used in their upstate facility. Therefore the approach of the development of the downstate gaming property will also be in such a manner that the venue will be a thriving economic force and a flourishing riverfront destination.

Philip Morris, CEO of proctors and speaking on behalf of the Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fair game stated that their coalition was created to protect the performing arts venues against the strong or, sometimes, unfair competition from casinos. Mr Morris appeals to the New York State Gaming Commission to take local cultural impact into consideration while awarding the three licenses.

Other Candidates

is Genting Malaysia’s Resorts World New York City is another potential candidate. A recent study by Maybank IB suggests that the company is one of the favourites for getting awarded a license. With this license, they can expand their already functioning gaming amenity into a full-fledged amenity.

The estimated annual net profit of this expanded facility is in the range of $ 145 million dollars.

Also, Jason Aders, former analyst and money manager also dropped a futuristic plan. The plan, which would cost approximately $ 3 billion is really innovative and contains the largest trading floor for cryptocurrencies an eSports area and an event center. On top of that, there is room for a landing pad for flying cars in his plan.