8家公司竞相获得多达3个纽约市赌场执照,面临地方反对派和市场挑战。 Eight companies compete for up to three NYC casino licenses, facing local opposition and market challenges.

八家公司正在争夺多达三家纽约市赌场执照,有望创造数千个就业机会,创造数十亿可纳税的赌博收入。 Eight companies are competing for up to three New York City casino licenses, promising to create thousands of jobs and generate billions in taxable gambling revenue. 然而,由于东北部赌场数量不断增加以及网上赌博的兴起,这些项目面临地方反对和挑战。 However, these projects face local opposition and challenges from the increasing number of casinos in the northeast and the rise of online gambling. 一项提案,Bally's in the Bronx, 由于环境方面的考虑, 被拒绝给予关键批准。 One proposal, Bally's in the Bronx, was denied a key approval due to environmental concerns. 州赌博委员会的目标是,在社区咨询委员会评估地方意见后,在12月之前颁发许可证。 The state Gaming Commission aims to award licenses by December, after community advisory committees evaluate local opinions.