Downstate casino licensing has dragged on for over two years now. But the New York State Gaming Commission is ready to follow the direction of Gov. Kathy Hochul if she elects to approve legislation that would help expedite the process.

During Monday’s meeting of the NYSGC, Executive Director Robert Williams went over the legislation passed by the Senate and Assembly earlier this month and acknowledged that state officials will be facing some set deadlines to help move the process along.

“The governor will consider the legislation when it’s presented to her and make a determination,” Williams said, “and obviously we will follow whatever process the governor directs that the law should reflect.”

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