{"id":9111,"date":"2025-05-14T23:44:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T23:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/new-york-state-assembly-approves-casino-plan-near-citi-field\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T23:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T23:44:40","slug":"new-york-state-assembly-approves-casino-plan-near-citi-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/14\/new-york-state-assembly-approves-casino-plan-near-citi-field\/","title":{"rendered":"New York State Assembly Approves Casino Plan Near Citi Field"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Plans to build a casino near Citi Field have moved a step closer to reality. The New York State Assembly has passed a bill that would allow the land near the stadium to be redeveloped, clearing a major legal barrier for Mets owner Steve Cohen\u2019s proposal.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Assembly approved the bill by a 138-7 vote.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>The project would repurpose 50 acres near Citi Field into an entertainment and casino complex.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Senate approval is still needed before local zoning moves forward.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The New York State Assembly gave strong backing to a bill allowing the redevelopment of land next to Citi Field in Queens, with a wide 138-7 vote in favor. The bill supports a proposal from Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino and entertainment complex on the site.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the 50-acre stretch of land cannot be used for anything other than parking without direct state approval. 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Steve Cohen has invested heavily in lobbying and public outreach to promote the plan. His team has worked to gather backing from both lawmakers and community groups.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen\u2019s efforts are also part of a wider race to secure one of the limited downstate casino licenses New York is expected to grant. Many developers are competing for a spot, making early legislative wins critical.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/new-york-state-assembly-approves-casino-plan-near-citi-field\/\">New York State Assembly Approves Casino Plan Near Citi Field<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plans to build a casino near Citi Field have moved a step closer to reality. The New York State Assembly has passed a bill that would allow the land near the stadium to be redeveloped, clearing a major legal barrier for Mets owner Steve Cohen\u2019s proposal. 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