{"id":251978,"date":"2023-01-07T20:55:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T02:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=251978"},"modified":"2023-01-08T00:03:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T06:03:55","slug":"new-york-mets-owner-cohen-indicates-queens-casino-could-be-in-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/new-york-mets-owner-cohen-indicates-queens-casino-could-be-in-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Cohen Says Gaming Could Be Part of Willets Point Development Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the clearest remarks yet about the possibility of Citi Field-area development including a casino-hotel, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said gaming could be on the table.<\/p>\n

\"Queens
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. He said casino-gaming is possible near Citi Field. (Image: CNBC<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hedge fund billionaire hosted a \u201cvisioning session\u201d Saturday at the home stadium of his team. The event was designed for those living and working in Queens to make their voices heard about plans to enhance 50 currently undeveloped acres near the ballpark.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s been ample speculation about Cohen\u2019s plans for the Willets Point area, which has a history of being tough to develop. Plenty of rumors centered on the billionaire\u2019s efforts to make a casino part<\/a> of any proposal.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re taking input from everybody and looking for great ideas. And you know, gaming could be a part of it,\u201d<\/strong> Cohen said in an interview with Bloomberg<\/em>. \u201cRight now, we\u2019re in the listening phase.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When New Green Willets LLC<\/a> announced the visioning session<\/a> last month, terms such as \u201ccasino\u201d and \u201cgaming\u201d weren\u2019t used to describe options for the area. But \u201centertainment\u201d was included in a statement.<\/p>\n

Long Way to Go for Queens Casino<\/h2>\n

Last year, speculation surfaced that Cohen was holding talks with Las Vegas Sands<\/a> about the possibility of developing an integrated resort in Queens near Citi Field. Later, rumors surfaced that his preferred partner is Hard Rock International \u2014 the gaming arm of Florida\u2019s Seminole Tribe.<\/p>\n

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Recently, it\u2019s become apparent that Sands is focusing on sites in Nassau County. Still, it\u2019s likely to be some time before there\u2019s clarity on whether or not another gaming venue is coming to Queens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Earlier this week, New York opened the request for applications (RFA) process in which contenders will bid for three downstate casino licenses. But it\u2019s widely believed two of those permits are reserved for MGM Resorts\u2019 Empire City in Yonkers and Resorts World New York City<\/a> (RWNY) in Queens.<\/p>\n

In essence, that leaves one license for the likes of Caesars, Hard Rock, Sands, and Wynn Resorts to potentially procure. For now, Cohen is the lone party pushing Queens as a destination for a new gaming venue, while Caesars and Wynn are looking at Manhattan, and Sands is interested in Nassau County.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queens Casino Won\u2019t Be Easy Sell<\/h2>\n

As is the case with some other parts of downstate New York, there\u2019s opposition to an integrated resort<\/a> in Queens. That indicates if Cohen wants to advance his plan, he needs to build support among politicians and, more importantly, residents and community groups.<\/p>\n

The Mets owner is looking to develop parks and open green spaces for public use, as well as improved transportation options. That\u2019s while enhancing connectivity to the local waterfront with better walking and cycling availability. There\u2019s also the possibility of tangible, positive economic impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still, attendees at the vision session said they\u2019d prefer to see the acres near Citi Field turned into areas for concerts, community use, green space, and parks more than they want a new casino.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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