NY Times: Genting — an instant force in gambling

By at 13 January, 2012, 2:34 pm

The New York Times has a piece this morning on Genting’s aggressive approach in entering the New York market and notes its similar strategy in Florida. ***** Now, as Genting pursues multibillion-dollar projects in New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack and in Miami, its lobbying offers a primer on how a well-heeled newcomer can make up for its lack of experience and connections in the United States. Because casino gambling is highly regulated, the industry has

long drawn swarms of lobbyists promising to help navigate state capitols. Casino gambling is banned in New York, with the exception of casinos on Indian land and electronic slot machines at nine racetracks. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has proposed legalizing the industry, though such a move would require action by the Legislature and a referendum. ******* Read the story here .

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The New York Times has a piece this morning on Genting’s aggressive approach in entering the New York market and notes its similar strategy in Florida. ***** Now, as Genting pursues multibillion-dollar projects in New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack and in Miami, its lobbying offers a primer on how a well-heeled newcomer can make up for its lack of experience and connections in the United States. Because casino gambling is highly regulated, the industry has

long drawn swarms of lobbyists promising to help navigate state capitols. Casino gambling is banned in New York, with the exception of casinos on Indian land and electronic slot machines at nine racetracks. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has proposed legalizing the industry, though such a move would require action by the Legislature and a referendum. ******* Read the story here .

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The New York Times has a piece this morning on Genting’s aggressive approach in entering the New York market and notes its similar strategy in Florida. ***** Now, as Genting pursues multibillion-dollar projects in New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack and in Miami, its lobbying offers a primer on how a well-heeled newcomer can make up for its lack of experience and connections in the United States. Because casino gambling is highly regulated, the industry has

long drawn swarms of lobbyists promising to help navigate state capitols. Casino gambling is banned in New York, with the exception of casinos on Indian land and electronic slot machines at nine racetracks. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has proposed legalizing the industry, though such a move would require action by the Legislature and a referendum. ******* Read the story here .

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NY Times: Genting — an instant force in gambling

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The New York Times has a piece this morning on Genting’s aggressive approach in entering the New York market and notes its similar strategy in Florida. ***** Now, as Genting pursues multibillion-dollar projects in New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack and in Miami, its lobbying offers a primer on how a well-heeled newcomer can make up for its lack of experience and connections in the United States. Because casino gambling is highly regulated, the industry has long

drawn swarms of lobbyists promising to help navigate state capitols. Casino gambling is banned in New York, with the exception of casinos on Indian land and electronic slot machines at nine racetracks. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has proposed legalizing the industry, though such a move would require action by the Legislature and a referendum. ******* Read the story here .

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