As it became known, the state legislature approved the environmental project for the site in early December. Now available are 11 proposals for the casino Sands New York location in the vicinity of the city. Next, it is necessary to obtain a license, which will allow you to begin constructing a gambling establishment.

What is known at the moment?

Many media outlets are already actively discussing the fact that Las Vegas Sands was able to overcome the main obstacle in its path—the approval of the environmental project. Judging by the documents, they will build a complex resort and spend 4 billion dollars on it. Nassau on Long Island has been chosen as the central location for construction.

Anyone who wants to familiarize themselves with the environmental impact plan should visit the Legislative Assembly of Nassau’s website. The document contains 28 thousand pages describing all the measures and actions that will be taken to protect the environment. Members of the public can submit comments until Jan. 6.

Opponents of casino construction

After the development plan was released, many community and educational organizations spoke out against it. The Nassau neighborhood is home to several schools, including Hofstra University and Kellenberg High School. According to the public, the casino will become a gathering place for drug addicts and criminals. Also, the construction of Sands New York will cause significant harm to the environment, traffic congestion, and increased crime. An opposition group has been formed.

Opponents of the construction also say that the casino may not succeed. After all, most people prefer to play online. The digital version of slots or roulette is on the list of the most popular gambling activities. To understand this, you must explore online gambling and casino review sites. The largest of such sites, Roulette 66, provides the most comprehensive information about roulette casinos. And among these casinos are many well-known brands with billion dollar turnovers. Compared to them, the earnings of many land-based casinos look small.

The owners originally received a 99-year lease on the land. But thanks to the opposition, they cancelled this authorization in court. In August 2024, a public hearing was held, and almost all representatives of the Legislature voted in favor of the 42-year lease. Under these terms, casino owners must also allocate more than 150 million dollars to environmental improvements.

It is worth noting that more than 10 companies claim the site, each offering its own terms. Therefore, the government can cancel the contract at any time through the court and transfer it to other investors. It is still unknown what further actions the owners of Sands New York will take. First of all, public hearings should be held, where everyone can express their opinion on the future of the casino.