Empire City Casino has been cleared to vie in a shrunken field of competitors for a state license that would spur a $1.7 billion expansion of the Yonkers operation. A five-member committee that ...

The downstate New York casino approval process is coming down to the wire. On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not-- hit the jackpot. Video ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Application highlights transformative vision for Empire City YONKERS, N.Y., June 26, 2025 /CNW/ -- MGM Yonkers Inc., a ...

MGM on Tuesday unexpectedly withdrew its casino license application for Empire City in Yonkers. “Today, MGM Resorts made the difficult decision to withdraw its application for a commercial casino ...

Yonkers has advanced its bid in the race for a limited number of casino licenses to be awarded by New York State this year. The Community Advisory Committee unanimously approved a plan 5-0 to expand ...

Representatives from MGM and Empire City Casino detailed plans Thursday for a proposed $2.3 billion makeover of their racino at Yonkers Raceway, highlighted by streamlined interior and exterior ...

MGM Empire City provided the bookends for Community Advisory Committee (CAC) public hearings Tuesday night, bringing to a close 16 listening sessions offered by the eight applicants vying for one of ...

After the NYC Council rejected Bally’s Bronx casino plan, Empire City Casino in Yonkers has emerged as a frontrunner for a downstate license, backed by Bronx officials and community leaders for its ...

Empire City Casino's quest for a $1.7 billion expansion and live table games has entered the final stage of competition for three full gambling licenses as one of just four rivals left standing. The ...

Community Advisory Councils in Yonkers and Queens have voted in favor of casino proposals in their communities. It's the first time Community Advisory Councils in downstate New York have approved ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Empire City Casino has been cleared to vie in a shrunken field of competitors for a state license that would spur a $1.7 billion ...