What about timeline for approval?

The New York casino licensing process for up to three downstate licenses is highly competitive. Key points of the process include:

Proposal submission deadline: June 27, 2025
Community Advisory Committees (CACs) will form and evaluate proposals immediately after
CACs must vote on projects by September 30, 2025
A two-thirds majority (4 out of 6 members) CAC approval is required for an application to proceed
Approved applications advance to the Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) for review
GFLB decisions expected by December 1, 2025
Gaming Commission licensure expected by December 31, 2025