New York state has authorized up to four casino licenses to be divided among three regions: the Albany-Saratoga area, the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region and the Catskills and mid-Hudson River Valley. The proposals in each region vary in size and scope as developers seek the right fit for the local market:
CATSKILLS AND MID-HUDSON RIVER VALLEY: With its proximity to New York City, this region boasts the biggest plans and the most competition.
— Sterling Forest Resort, Orange County. By Genting Americas. Investment: $1.5 billion.
— Montreign Resort Casino, Sullivan County. By Empire Resorts. Investment: $1.1 billion.
— Caesars New York, Orange County. By Caesars Entertainment. Investment: $880 million.
— Resorts World Hudson Valley, Orange County. By Genting Americas. Investment: $830 million.
— The Live! Hotel and Casino, Orange County. By Cordish Companies and Penn National Gaming. Investment: $750 million.
— Hudson Valley Casino & Resort, Orange County. By Saratoga Casino and Raceway and Rush Street Gaming. Investment: $670 million.
— Nevele Resort, Casino & Spa, Ulster County. By Nevele. Investment: $640 million.
— Mohegan Sun at The Concord, Sullivan County. By Concord Kiamesha LLC and Mohegan Gaming NY. Investment: $550 million.
— Grand Hudson Resort & Casino, Orange County. By Greenetrack. Investment: $400 million.
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ALBANY-SARATOGA: This region has mid-sized proposals and could face competition from casinos planned for Massachusetts.
— Howe Caverns Resort & Casino, Schoharie County. By Howe Caves Development. Investment: $330 million to $450 million.
— Capital View Casino & Resort, Rensselaer County. By Saratoga Casino and Raceway and Churchill Downs. Investment: $300 million.
— Rivers Casino & Resort at Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady County. By Capital Region Gaming. Investment: $300 million.
— Hard Rock, Rensselaer County. By Hard Rock International. Investment: $280 million.
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FINGER LAKES-SOUTHERN TIER: More modest proposals that are likely to rely the most on local gamblers.
— Lago Resort & Casino, Seneca County. By Wilmorite. Investment: $425 million.
— Traditions Resort & Casino, Broome County. By Traditions Resort & Casino. Investment: $212 million.
— Tioga Downs Casino, Tioga County. By Tioga Downs Racetrack. $187 million.
Sources: Applications with NY Gaming Commission, news reports.
