Mets owner, Cohen, acquires zoning permission for planned casino in Queens, New York.
In the bustling world of sports betting, Grant Mitchell has made a name for himself as a reliable and respected professional. With a background in journalism, Mitchell joined the ranks of the industry in 2021, bringing his passion for sports and journalistic integrity to the forefront.
Mitchell, an avid sports fan and sports bettor, has worked with esteemed entities such as Forbes and VSiN, where he has earned a reputation for providing up-to-the-minute and detailed coverage of headlines in the sports betting industry.
Now, Mitchell is embarking on a new venture, becoming involved in a project that aims to transform 50 acres of parking lot space near Citi Field. The project, yet to receive final zoning approval from Mayor Eric Adams, envisages a hub for sports betting, shops, restaurants, and a redeveloped subway station, among other amenities.
However, Mitchell's project is not the only one vying for a significant role in the sports betting landscape in New York. Steve Cohen, who leads the Metropolitan Park project with a Hard Rock casino centerpiece near Citi Field, is one of about a dozen serious casino hopefuls competing for downstate gaming licenses in New York.
Other notable competitors include Empire City in Yonkers, Resorts World NYC in Queens, Caesars Palace Times Square, Coney Island, and a proposed development on the former Trump Links golf course in the Bronx. The final decision on the three licenses is expected in December 2025.
Cohen's Metropolitan Park, a major $8 billion proposal on a 50-acre site adjacent to Citi Field, is a leading bid that includes a 25-acre public park, shops, restaurants, a redeveloped subway station, a 5,650-capacity theater venue, and an estimated 23,000 union jobs if licensed.
Meanwhile, the Coney Island proposal aims to revitalize the historic amusement area by blending nostalgia and modern entertainment with advanced gaming technologies, including casino game apps and virtual reality experiences. The Caesars Times Square project proposes redeveloping a tower at 1515 Broadway in Times Square with a large hotel, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
For those interested in Mitchell's reviews and insights, they can be found at [x.com/milemitchell]. As the race for New York's gaming licenses heats up, Mitchell's expertise and dedication to the sports betting industry promise to keep audiences well-informed and engaged.
Grant Mitchell, in his new venture, is collaborating on a project near Citi Field, which aspires to establish a hub encompassing sports betting, shops, restaurants, and a redeveloped subway station. Simultaneously, finance-wise, Mitchell continues to provide expert reviews and insights on sports betting news at [x.com/milemitchell], keeping audiences well-informed and engaged during the competitive race for New York's gaming licenses.
