Advisory Committees Formed for New York Casino Licensing
Board members could hold considerable sway on downstate casino bids

Committees will vote on the New York City-area casino pitches later this summer
A rendering of the Avenir, a proposed casino resort in Midtown Manhattan. Community advisory committees have been formed and could determine the fate of New York casino bids.
Conclusion
The fate of the New York casino bids will be determined by the community advisory committees, which have been formed to review the applications and gauge local support. The final decisions on the winning licensees will rest with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), which is expected to make those calls by the end of 2025.
