Heightened Consequences for the Government
New York Gaming Commission Sets Tough Standards for Casino Bidders
The race to secure a casino license in New York is heating up, with the Gaming Commission poised to make its decisions based on stringent licensing standards. These standards, derived from criteria used in upstate licensing over a decade ago, cover a range of issues including flagrant defiance of gaming crimes, official corruption, and organized crime.
Each winning bidder is required to pay an upfront licensing fee of $500 million. However, past non-compliance, particularly in areas of anti-money laundering, will weigh heavily in the evaluation of potential licensees. It's important to note that past allegations of anti-money laundering failures are concerning, but are not automatically disqualifying.
The balance between financial gain and regulatory integrity is evident in the Commission's statements. For instance, Resorts World, a potential bidder, has maintained that regulatory issues at one property do not implicate its other operations. Recent enforcement actions in Nevada, including a $10.5 million fine against Resorts World Las Vegas for permitting illegal bookmakers, underscore the potential reputational and financial stakes for bidders.
Interestingly, in the last twelve months, no publicly available records indicate specific companies in Nevada have been fined by the Nevada Gaming Commission for anti-money laundering violations related to their casino owners. This suggests that companies may have faced such issues in the past, but have since rectified them or have not been found guilty in recent times.
The Gaming Commission in New York is bound to accept the board's findings, but retains authority to determine if candidates meet these stringent licensing standards. This means that despite a company's past issues, it does not necessarily mean they will be disqualified if they can demonstrate a commitment to regulatory compliance moving forward.
In conclusion, the New York Gaming Commission is taking a firm stance on regulatory integrity, while also recognising the financial importance of attracting high-profile bidders. As the process unfolds, it will be interesting to see which companies emerge as the successful bidders and how they address any past issues to meet the Commission's stringent standards.
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