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New York In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Commercial casinos (upstate), tribal casinos, and racinos/VLT facilities statewide; three NYC-area downstate licenses awarded Dec 2025 (opening later this decade).

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026

Commercial casinos (upstate), tribal casinos, and racinos/VLT facilities statewide; three NYC-area downstate licenses awarded Dec 2025 (opening later this decade). State lottery and charitable gaming. Casino/racino age 21+.

Official source: gaming.ny.gov →

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