The new Sin City? Gov. Kathy Hochul could FAST TRACK approval for three new casinos in NYC-area aimed at wealthy gamblers within days - including a 'Monaco-style gambling den atop Saks Fifth Avenue'
The governor and Dem leaders are expected to hammer out a deal that could see a casino for high rollers atop the famous shopping location
The deal would allow gaming licenses to be rushed through as part of the state's budget at a price tag of $1billion
Currently, only three of the state's 25 casinos are 'downstate' - one in Queens, one in Yonkers and a third on Long Island
The betting companies have spent about $300,000 a month to try and bring the casinos to Manhattan
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, who endorsed Hochul's re-election bid, are also lobbying hard
The union has given over $880,000 in campaign contributions to Democrats in Albany since 2020
Eric Adams' chief of staff Frank Carone recently met with Robert Goldstein, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands. Adams wants at least two of the three licenses to go to New York City
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