The committee tasked with recommending applicants for three downstate New York casino licenses wants to push back a selection deadline by nearly a year. If the committee has its way, it could delay what would be the nation’s most lucrative online casino gaming market by an even longer period.

The Gaming Facility Location Board last week set a June 27, 2025 request for application deadline for companies hoping to earn one of three casino bids. In a statement announcing the decision, board members said this would “ensure robust competition and community involvement.”

“This timeline encompasses all legal requirements that potential bidders must meet before we may evaluate applications,” said board chair Vicki Been in a statement.

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