MGM Yonkers has submitted a US$2.3bn proposal along with a commercial casino licence application to the New York Gaming Commission.
The proposal would transform its Empire City Casino site into “a commercial casino and entertainment destination.”
MGM Yonkers' plans include the full renovation and expansion of Empire City Casino's existing gaming areas, an expansive high-limit lounge and the addition of a state-of-the-art BetMGM Sportsbook offering retail sports betting.
The plan also envisions the addition of a 5,000 person maximum capacity entertainment venue and accompanying meeting space which will welcome a variety of A-list and local performances with the design flexibility to accommodate special events, local graduations and other community needs.
Additionally, three new full-service restaurants and the renovation of existing food and beverage venues will provide high-concept dining options for guests.
If MGM Yonkers is awarded a commercial casino license, it anticipates completing all project elements by mid-2029.
"Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway have anchored the entertainment and tourism culture in downstate New York for more than a century. Achieving a full casino licence will ensure this site will continue to be a cultural and economic force for generations to come," said Bill Hornbuckle, president and CEO of MGM Resorts International.
