The first four casinos would be built upstate, although the specific sites will be chosen by casino developers. (wxxinews.org)
The state Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Mark Gearan to be the new chairman of the state Gaming Commission — a regulatory body that will consider the licenses of casino developers in parts of the upstate region this year. (nystateofpolitics.com)
He went to work for casino developer Steve Wynn, starting a real estate career that he has pursued concurrently ever since then with his lower - paying political work. (politico.com)