{"id":410,"date":"2025-04-07T13:52:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/?p=410"},"modified":"2025-04-07T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:52:39","slug":"casino-real-estate-roundup-high-stakes-from-nyc-to-ac-march-31-april-6-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/news\/casino-real-estate-roundup-high-stakes-from-nyc-to-ac-march-31-april-6-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Casino Real Estate Roundup: High Stakes from NYC to AC (March 31\u2014April 6, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Trump\u2019s potential NYC windfall to Vegas\u2019s economic rollercoaster\u2014dips in numbers, stock shocks, and new builds\u2014plus Atlantic City\u2019s Starr-studded revival, last week\u2019s casino real estate news was a wild ride. Here\u2019s our weekly breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trump\u2019s Casino Cash-In: Politics and Poker Chips Collide<\/b><\/h2>\n

NYC<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

President Trump could pocket $115 million if Bally\u2019s Corp. wins a NYC casino license for a Bronx golf course his company once managed (<\/span>Yahoo News<\/span><\/i> [1]). Bally\u2019s paid Trump $60 million in 2023 for the site, with the extra payout tied to the license victory. Facing stiff competition from Caesars and MGM, Bally\u2019s bid navigates New York\u2019s political maze\u2014Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams hold sway. Trump\u2019s polarizing reputation spices up the stakes. A decision looms by year-end, pending state and community nods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stock Shock: Tariffs Deal a Tough Hand to Casino Stocks<\/b><\/h2>\n

U.S.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Casino stocks crashed over 10% as Trump\u2019s tariffs spooked markets (<\/span>Gaming America<\/span><\/i> [2]). Wynn Resorts took the hardest hit, dropping 10.6%, with Caesars, MGM, and others trailing at 9.2% to 9.5%. Boyd Gaming and Golden Entertainment fell 6.2% and 9.1%, while Las Vegas Sands slid 6.7%. Still, Wynn marked its 20th with a surprise Pitbull show and $10,000 stock grants for Day One staff. Tariffs hurt, but Vegas plays on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boulder Highway Build-Out: A New Player Enters the Vegas Game<\/b><\/h2>\n

Henderson, NV<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Boyd Gaming broke ground on Cadence Crossing near Jokers Wild, set for a mid-2026 debut with 450 slots and dining (<\/span>Review-Journal<\/span><\/i> [3]). Replacing the old site, it\u2019s a bet on Henderson\u2019s growth. Wynn tapped ex-gaming exec Anthony Sanfilippo for its board, adding muscle. Meanwhile, Aristocrat and Light & Wonder\u2019s legal spat over game tech similarity heats up. Construction rolls, but battles linger.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Atlantic City\u2019s Culinary Comeback: Starr Power Aims to Spice Up the Shore<\/b><\/h2>\n

Atlantic City, NJ<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Ocean Casino Resort teamed up with celeb chef Stephen Starr for two lobby-level restaurants opening this summer (<\/span>Gaming America<\/span><\/i> [4]). Starr, a boardwalk nostalgic, brings his global flair to boost AC\u2019s revival. The move highights a food-focused strategy to draw crowds. Separately, Kalshi\u2019s CEO threatens lawsuits against NJ and Nevada. Starr\u2019s play could be a game-changer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Trump\u2019s high-stakes NYC gamble to Vegas\u2019s mixed fortunes and Atlantic City\u2019s culinary comeback, the casino real estate landscape is anything but predictable. Stay tuned\u2014more developments are sure to unfold.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sources:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. Yahoo News<\/span><\/i> [<\/span>https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/yorks-casino-sweepstakes-could-put-123008752.html<\/span><\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Gaming America<\/span><\/i> [<\/span>https:\/\/gamingamerica.com\/news\/12818\/casino-stocks-drop-following-latest-us-tariffs<\/span><\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Review-Journal<\/span><\/i> [<\/span>https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/business\/business-columns\/inside-gaming\/inside-gaming-construction-to-officially-start-on-boulder-highway-casino-more-news-3345006\/<\/span><\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Gaming America<\/span><\/i> [<\/span>https:\/\/gamingamerica.com\/news\/12812\/ocean-casino-resort-partners-with-stephen-starr-for-restaurant-project<\/span><\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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