04:53 PM EDT, 06/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- MGM Resorts International ( MGM ) said its subsidiary, MGM Yonkers, has submitted its application to state regulators to convert its Empire City Casino site into a commercial casino and entertainment destination.
The $2.3 billion redevelopment proposal includes a complete renovation and expansion of the casino's existing gaming areas and high-limit lounge and the addition of a BetMGM Sportsbook facility.
The expanded casino will also include a new entertainment venue capable of hosting up to 5,000 customers along with a nearby meeting space and three new restaurants.
If the application is approved by the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board, the company expects to complete the renovation project by mid-2029.