ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Developers competing for upstate New York casino licenses are promoting everything from their ability to draw gamblers from neighboring states to novel amenities such as local wines and zip lines.
A state board is mulling 16 applications for up to four casino licenses spread among the Albany area, the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region and the Catskills and mid-Hudson Valley. With decisions expected in the fall, applicants are jockeying for position this month amid presentations and public comment events.
Developers making pitches to the New York Gaming Facility Location Board in Albany this week relied on promotional videos and economic studies to demonstrate their ability to draw in gamblers and create revenue.
The board will give people in the three regions a chance to comment on the proposals later this month.
