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The projects are expected to create thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new revenue for New York state.

The fate of three Manhattan casino proposals may have been sealed three years ago, 150 miles to the north.

New York will soon open bidding for three NYC-area casinos, but the lobbying and campaign donations have already begun.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers fast-tracked the process, but casinos are still likely more than a year away.

One plan prioritizes an immediate injection of tax revenue. The other envisions a long-term economy with lots of competition.

Even after putting aside their social costs, studies shows casinos are not a reliable way to address budget deficits.

Brookfield's $110 million bid beat out Florida developer Glenn Straub, who had bid $90 million. The purchase still must be approved by a judge on October 7.

Atlantic City identity as a gambling destination has imploded in on itself, the imposing glass-walled casinos now glinting husks, the ghosts of sloshed cran-vodkas still lingering in the air and wafting up from the gutters.

There are now just eight hotel casinos left in Atlantic City.

The CEO of Nevele, who wants to build in Ulster County, thinks $100 million in tax breaks is fair.