It was only a matter of time, Barrow said, before Empire City and Resorts World are licensed to operate table games in addition to VLTs. While that prospect still might seem far-fetched, the likelihood that New York state will license two full-scale casinos near the Connecticut border by the end of the year is very real.įoxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun have been expecting it.Įver since Empire City Casino and Resorts World New York City opened at Yonkers Raceway and Aqueduct, respectively, more than a decade ago, their slots-like video display terminals have been reaping revenues that first rivaled and then surpassed the southeastern Connecticut casinos’ slots revenues.Īfter all, “They are the two biggest racinos on earth,” said Clyde Barrow, an expert on Northeast gaming. Census Bureau, casino operators) Buy Photo Reprints (Map by Scott Ritter/The Day | Map tiles: CartoDB and Stamen Design Data: OpenStreetMap, U.S.

Empire City in Yonkers and Resorts World New York City in Queens, currently operating as slots-only racinos, are considered front-runners for two of the licenses. As news becomes available, we will keep you updated.New York state legislators are debating budget proposals that include the licensing of up to three full-scale casinos downstate. Fears of the MGM attracting customers out of state is the driving force behind building the new Foxwoods.īills still need to be voted on and passed before this proposal becomes official. MGM is set to open its doors in Springfield Mass by 2018 which will be a direct competitor to Connecticut since it is located close to state borders. Both are owned by the joint venture MMCT comprised of Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe who plan to build this 3rd casino. Foxwoods in Mashantucket, and Mohegan Sun in Uncasville are the two existing casinos in the state. If built, it will be the 3rd resort casino in the state. Mohegan Sun Foxwoods is the newest, propsed casino in the state of Connecticut. Update 3-24-2019: The East Windsor casino project gets green light from the federal government and construction is expected to start next month and the casino opening 18 to 24 months after construction begins. Mohegan Sun Foxwoods East Windsor Review - CLOSED

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