Once the moratorium expires, the state can authorize as many as three full-scale casinos downstate. “We are in an extremely different time in 2021, post-pandemic, where the state is dying for an economic boost,” said Meghan Taylor, the vice president of Government Affairs and Public Relations for Resorts World Casino. The prohibition was passed in 2013 to allow four upstate casinos time to become established.

Under state law, full-fledged Las Vegas-style casinos with dealers, live table games and sports betting privileges are banned downstate until 2023. Resorts World is the city’s only casino, but it can only offer slot machines and electronic table games.

There is a push underway to remove the moratorium ahead of 2023 to help boost the state's revenue.

The prohibition was passed in 2013 to allow four upstate casinos time to become established.Under state law, full-fledged Las Vegas-style casinos with dealers, live table games and sports betting privileges are banned downstate until 2023.Resorts World is the city’s only casino, but it can only offer slot machines and electronic table games.

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