News Summary

• The competition for three new downstate casino licenses in New York is off to the proverbial races.
• There’s a lot of money on the line beyond the $1 million application fee.
• Success will probably come down to four main things: which applicant has community support?
• Which offers the most economic and civic benefits?
• Which is the least disruptive in terms of traffic, transit and existing zoning?
• And (most difficult to define) which one has the razzle-dazzle necessary for a casino?