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Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CZR) Tom Reeg believes the operator\u2019s effort to bring a casino to Times Square in New York City is worth the gamble. He estimates the venue will be a significant source of tax revenue for the state.<\/p>\n

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Times Square in New York City. Caesars CEO Tom Reeg is constructive on his company’s plan to bring a casino there. (Image: CNN<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In an upcoming interview with Tara Rosenblum of News12 Connecticut\u2019s<\/em> \u201cPower & Politics\u201d show, Reeg said Caesars is already paying \u201cnorth of $100 million\u201d in sports wagering taxes to the fourth-largest state. He added that the Times Square casino would \u201cexceed that by a healthy margin.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Caesars is one of more than 10 gaming companies vying for just three New York City-area casino permits. That competition is all the more intense because it\u2019s widely expected, though not confirmed, that regulators in the state will award two of the licenses to MGM\u2019s Empire City in Yonkers and Resorts World New York in Queens, which are currently slots-only venues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In addition to Caesars, other big names competing for the permits include Bally\u2019s<\/a>, Hard Rock International, Las Vegas Sands, and Wynn Resorts. The Times Square casino group is led by Caesars, real estate developer SL Green, and Jay-Z\u2019s Roc Nation<\/a> entertainment agency.<\/p>\n

Reeg Looks to Allay Times Square Casino Concerns<\/h2>\n

As with nearly all of the other downstate casino pitches, the Times Square plan has its share of supporters and detractors.<\/p>\n

The latter camp is comprised mostly of businesses and locals who fear a gaming venue would harm the neighborhood\u2019s storied live theatre industry and other area businesses, such as restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Caesars is taking steps to allay those concerns. Earlier this year, the gaming company said it will leverage its popular Caesars Rewards loyalty program<\/a> so that participants can convert points to gift cards for use at Time Square venues, including hotels, restaurants, retailers, comedy clubs, and entertainment venues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Other detractors fear a gaming venue would add traffic to the already congested Times Square area. But Reeg told News12<\/em> the operator is diligently working on safety and traffic plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have traffic consultants all ready with plans where we would reduce the congestion in Times Square from where it is today. And I think if opponents take the time to sit down and hear what we’re planning, what my experience has been, is they walk away with a different opinion,\u201d the chief executive said in the interview.<\/p>\n

Times Square Casino Could Be Caesars Coup<\/h2>\n

New York City is arguably the most desirable untapped gaming market in the US and, perhaps, in all of the developed world. That explains why Caesars and so many of its competitors want in on the largest US city.<\/p>\n

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For Caesars, winning one of the downstate casino licenses would represent a significant avenue for diversifying its top and bottom lines. By some estimates, half of the operator\u2019s share price<\/a> is attributable to its Las Vegas properties, though it\u2019s the biggest casino operator in the US by number of venues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“This is a worthwhile prize,” Reeg told Rosenblum of Caesars\u2019 New York effort.\u00a0“I am feeling lucky.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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