Gov. Kathy Hochul could be giving two politically-connected slot parlors — including one whose lobbyists donated to her campaign — a leg up over competitors to win awards for full casino licenses d…
that the governor is sprinkling around the state as she seeks re-election.
A source close to a rival bidder called the budget language “hilarious” — and a clear nod favoring the racetrack slots parlors. “The FY23 enacted budget sets out a fair, competitive and transparent statewide process wherein siting decisions are made by the independent Gaming Facility Location Board,” said Hochul spokesman Avi Small. “As part of the statewide site selection process for casinos, legislative language was included to allow the Board to consider prior capital investment in determining the minimum capital investment amount, just as was included in the 2014 and 2015 casino siting process.
sent a letter to the Gaming Commission last year backing Genting’s bid for an expanded casino license.
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