Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his administration is actively investigating whether to bring commercial, non-Indian casinos and related gambling to New York — potential competition for Connecticut’s two tribal casinos, The Associated Press reports.
Cuomo says his administration is “actively” involved in the review that could lead to more than the current Indian-run casinos in New York.
That action, however, would likely require legislation and possibly a constitutional amendment, which could take years.
Cuomo, however, says a constitutional amendment may not be necessary.
Connecticut is home to the Mashantucket Pequots’ Foxwoods Resort and Casino near Ledyard, and the Mohegan tribe’s Sun casino in the Uncasville section of Montville.
The Democrat says Tuesday it’s time for the state to “come to grips” with commercial casinos and gaming because there’s already extensive and lucrative gambling in the state and in neighboring states.
New York allows strictly limited commercial, electronic gambling at “racinos,” but Cuomo would open the door to traditional casinos.
