The New York Gaming Facility Location Board met for the first time since bidding concluded in June Four bids for three downstate New York casino licenses remain The Board isn’t obligated to grant all three concessions The New York Gaming Facility Location Board met for the first time since the state’s bidding for three available downstate casino licenses closed on June 27. The Manhattan skyline overlooking the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. The five-person New York Gaming Facility Location Board began its review of four casino bids for the downstate region. (Image: Shutterstock) Eight casino proposals for the coveted gaming concessions that come with privileges for Las Vegas-like slot machines, live-dealer table games, and retail sports betting were fielded. The Community Advisory Committee process narrowed the bidding in half, with only four pitches gaining local support. The five-member Gaming Facility Location Board has the final say on which bids gain licensure. The remaining bids are Bally’s Bronx, MGM Empire City (Westchester),…Read MoreCategory: Commercial Gaming, Bally’s Bronx, downstate, Empire City, Gaming Facility Location Board, Hard Rock Metropolitan Park, New York, New York City, New York Gaming Facility Location Board, NYC, Resorts WorldSource: Casino.org