ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Developers proposing to build a casino in Orange or Dutchess counties must commit to investing at least $350 million in the project, the panel overseeing the licensing process announced Monday.

The requirement is designed to maximize the economic impact of a casino in the area, and to ensure that any Las Vegas-style facility approved for the area is a “high-quality, large-scale destination” casino, according to the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board, which released requirements for each region now authorized to host a casino.

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