High-Stakes Hank
Developers Dangle Billions in Perks to Win Coveted NYC Casino Licenses
Published September 21, 2025
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A grotesque satirical card mocking the high-stakes race for New York's casino licenses, where developers are throwing billions in flashy promises - from hotels to community parks - to sway officials and neighborhoods.
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Developers are competing fiercely for up to three New York downstate casino licenses, each valued at half a billion dollars. To win community and political approval, they are dangling billions in promises: new hotels, entertainment complexes, parks, jobs, and funding for nonprofits. Some bids have already been rejected by local boards and officials, while others remain under review. With billions at stake, the contest has become a flashy tug-of-war between developers’ grandiose pitches and neighborhood skepticism.
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