Regional Gaming News: Wynn NYC Casino Opposition Grows Beyond 5,000 Members

Regional Gaming News: Wynn NYC Casino Opposition Grows Beyond 5,000 Members

By Marcus Bennett

November 22, 2024 at 08:16 AM

Regional casino and gambling updates remain the focus of this month's news, with significant developments across multiple states:

Wynn NYC Casino faces growing opposition, with over 5,000 supporters joining "Protect the High Line" group to contest the Manhattan West Side development plan.

In Atlantic City, casinos reported an 8.5% decline in gaming revenue for October, while the former Atlantic Club Casino's condition has deteriorated beyond initial assessments.

Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe commenced construction on their $750 million Norfolk, Virginia casino resort project, marking a significant expansion in the region.

New York's casino landscape continues to evolve:

  • Las Vegas Sands' Long Island casino proposal awaits environmental impact study results
  • Downstate casino license awards likely postponed to 2025
  • SL Green seeks loan extension for proposed Caesars casino site
  • Governor Hochul maintains neutrality on Steve Cohen's Queens casino bid

Other notable developments:

  • New Jersey achieved record-breaking $200M+ in iGaming revenue
  • Caesars Virginia in Danville plans year-end opening
  • WarHorse Casino Lincoln (Nebraska) expands gaming floor
  • Century launches new Missouri casino
  • Hard Rock Rockford casino workers advocate for union contract
  • Louisiana sports betting tax increase proposal defeated
  • Churchill Downs announces $50M Kentucky HRM venue investment

The industry faces mixed fortunes with regulatory changes, expansion projects, and community responses shaping regional gaming markets across the United States.

Recent natural disaster response includes Hard Rock and Seminole Tribe's $1M hurricane relief contribution, demonstrating industry engagement in community support.

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