Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing for a constitutional amendment to "legalize" casino gambling by approving up to seven non-Indian casino licenses. His plan has passed the legislature once and must pass it again before voters get to weigh in on a ballot referendum this year or next. But there's a problem. Cuomo has mainly touted his plan as a driver for upstate development. Meanwhile, the Northeastern share of the gambling pie is already maxed out -- from Atlantic City to Connecticut and beyond. Revenue can only grow with dollars from more visitors who live outside our region. In other words, it can only happen with casinos in or near New York City, which last year hosted 52 million visitors.Get the Story:
Editorial: Give NYC a slice of the gambling pie (am New York 6/5)
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