Gaming Facility Location Chairman Board Kevin Law defended the board's December decision not to pick one of two
casino applications from the Southern Tier but said «we are willing to entertain the governor's request.»
Not exact matches
Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen said she has no knowledge of any
application from the
Casino and Raceway, and has no intention at the current time of introducing a measure to support such an
application.
The report
from Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office comes as the state accepts
applications from developers for a total of four
casinos in three upstate regions, including the Hudson Valley - Catskills.
Greenberg argued that the tribe's
casino leaders intimidated vendors to testify in support of the license
application, and produced an e-mail
from a
casino official suggesting that if vendors wanted to keep Oneida business, it would be good for them to support the liquor license.
Denerstein writes that communications
from supporters or bidders for
casino development that fall under questions regarding licensing, support or opposition to a particular
casino proposal or questions and comments regarding the
application review process should be avoided.
Just as New York is mulling
casino license
applications, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the US gaming industry
from it previous «stable» outlook to «negative.»
The hearing, which also included testimony
from scientists and Canadian gambling experts, is meant to help the gaming commission better evaluate
applications from casino operators seeking licenses in New York.
Support
from a local government body is a key component under the state's Request For
Applications for a
casino license.
Her vision and strong command of
application techniques led to commissions
from several premier destinations including The Mirage and Hilton hotels in Las Vegas, Seoul's Traum Haus and Toronto's
Casino Niagara.