New York Citys Casino Dreams Take a Giant Leap: Two Proposals Approved for Gambling LicensesTwo major casino proposals in New York City, one for a golf course in the Bronx and another near the New York Mets ballpark in Queens, have been recommended for lucrative gambling licenses by a state gaming board. This decision brings the city closer to hosting full-scale casinos with table games. The Resorts World facility near JFK Airport and Ballys plan for the Ferrys Point golf course in the Bronx were among the three sites approved. The state Gaming Commission is expected to issue the licenses before the end of the year, with the state budget already factoring in projected gambling revenues. The board highlighted community benefits, such as investments in public safety and transit improvements, and unique aspects of each proposal, like the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in the Bronx. This approval marks a significant step towards bringing full casino gambling to the five boroughs, a move anticipated since a referendum in 2013.

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