New York Mets proprietor Steve Cohen’s goals of a on line casino subsequent to Citi Field took an enormous step ahead.
The City Council approved a zoning change by a 41-2 margin that may give a 50-acre parking zone the go-ahead to turn into a public house that would come with a on line casino, 25-acre public park, buying, eating places, bike paths, and extra.
The venture, generally known as Metropolitan Park, is adjoining to Citi Field in Queens. It is a partnership between the New York Mets and Hard Rock International.
Hard Rock International is the company umbrella of Florida’s Seminole Tribe. This could possibly be tribe’s first land-based footprint within the Empire State. Currently, the tribe owns casinos in New Jersey, Mississippi, Virginia, Ohio, Florida, South Dakota, Indiana, Illinois, California, Iowa, Oklahoma, and can quickly open properties in Wisconsin and Nevada.
“I’m proud to support this transformative project and help make it a reality for our district, for Queens, and for the entire city,” mentioned councilman Francisco Moy, who represents the realm. “This project is about more than building a sports and entertainment park. It’s about creating meaningful job opportunities with 100% union jobs, investing back into our community, and elevating our local economy to unprecedented heights.”
Along with including the on line casino and facilities, the plan additionally requires renovating a close-by subway station and bettering native roadways. The space was beforehand designated as a public park and wanted zoning adjustments earlier than a doable venture may proceed.
Mets proprietor Steve Cohen has been pushing for a on line casino close to his group’s ballpark for a number of years. He was happy to see the venture transferring ahead.
“Metropolitan Park will deliver 25 acres of vibrant public park space, 23,000 well-paying union jobs, and much-needed transit upgrades,” he mentioned after the zoning change was authorized. “It’s time the world’s greatest borough gets the investment it deserves.”
The bidding course of for the on line casino license has been ongoing since 2021, however the New York State Gaming Commission is predicted to award three licenses by the tip of this yr. Two of these areas are anticipated to go to present “racinos” positioned within the New York City space with one reserved for a brand new property.
Several different proposals are being thought-about, together with a Wynn growth within the Hudson Yards space of Manhattan. Bally’s, MGM Resorts, and a number of other different firms are additionally within the bidding as properly.
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