The Avenir casino project in Manhattan it’s going to be launched soon
Real estate firm Silverstein Properties and gaming partners Rush Street Gaming and Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment have announced a partnership with Hyatt Hotels Corp. for their proposed The Avenir casino project near Hudson Yards in Manhattan. If awarded one of New York City’s limited casino licenses, the project would operate under Hyatt’s Destination brand, featuring 1,000 hotel rooms and suites. The planned mixed-use...
Lawmakers push to speed up NYC casino licenses timetable
Two state lawmakers say it’s time to roll the dice on awarding casino licenses in the New York City area and are backing a bill that would speed up the current much-criticized timetable. Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) are pushing a proposed law in the waning days of the state legislative session that would require bids to be submitted by July 31 of this year and the gaming commission to...
