New York Post
January 9, 2022 9:55pm
Updated
Now’s the time to roll the dice on the Big Apple, casino proponents say.
Key lawmakers, backed by the powerful hotel and casino workers union, are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature to take action this year to award up to three casino licenses in the New York City region.
The move comes after the New York State Gaming Commission launched its much anticipated mobile-sports-betting operation Saturday, say legislators and gambling proponents.