Bally’s Bronx casino bid approved after extensive saga

Bally’s Bronx casino bid has been approved, whilst another Coney Island location was denied the opportunity to move forward.

Casinos in New York have seen stiff opposition from politicians and residents of the proposed areas. Bally’s has won out over the furore, with Thor Equities going back to the drawing board.

Bronx and Coney Island casinos given decisions

The location Bally’s has been approved to build on in the Bronx is a $4 billion endeavour that involves a golf course run by the Trump Administration.

Thor Equities was pushing to gain its own piece of the big apple gambling scene in Coney Island, but the $3 billion consortium’s bid was repelled.

Bally’s vote was approved by a majority of 5-2, where Thor Equities had their hopes dashed in a closer 4-2 vote against their location moving forward.

There is hope for the Coney Island location, as the battle for the Bronx location was a storied one we covered in its entirety.

Bronx casino saga comes to an end

The saga saw Bally’s being given a battering by local politicians, such as Council member Kristy Marmorato, who posted on social media about the marquee victory.

THIS IS WHAT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION LOOKS LIKE!

We fought, we won, and we will continue to work together to keep District 13 the safe, prosperous, and beauty it is!

D13, this one is for YOU!