Citi Field
Flushing, Queens, New York City
Hard Rock International partnered with New York Mets owner Steve Cohen last March on a proposed $8 billion casino project next to Citi Field in Queens. Hard Rock, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is a key partner in the project and will provide branding, financial investment and operational management of the property.
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The proposal, called Metropolitan Park, will be large-scale entertainment and gaming complex that includes a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a Hard Rock Live concert center, Hard Rock Cafe, Queens Food Hall, multiple restaurants and bars, Rock Shop retail store, and a 25-acre public park. The project will be built on 50 acres around Citi Field, which are currently used for parking lots.
"Hard Rock has been committed to New York since our first restaurant in 1984, and we're excited to extend our stellar reputation as an employer, community partner, and world-class entertainment company to the World's Borough."
- Jim Allen, Hard Rock International CEO
The Metropolitan Park proposal is one of eight bids competing for three downstate New York casino licenses to be awarded by the end of this year.
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October 17, 2025
The Seminole Tribe of Florida, through its ownership of Hard Rock International, is contending for one of three new Downstate New York casino licenses to be issued at the end of this year. The tribe's Hard Rock has partnered with New York Mets owner Steve Cohen to apply for a license to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field in Queens to be named Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park.
Casino Selection Process
The State of New York has authorized three new casino licenses to be issued in Downstate New York by Dec. 31, 2025. Eight applicants submitted proposals by the June 27, 2025 deadline. The selection process then proceeded with reviews and votes by local Community Advisory Committees (CAC). That deadline for completion was Sept. 30, 2025. Four applicants were rejected by the CACs. Four were approved and forwarded to Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB), a panel under the New York State Gaming Commission. The GFLB will evaluate each finalist and make recommendations to the gaming commission before the deadline of Dec. 1. 2025.
Casino Finalists
In a stunning move, one of the four finalists, MGM Resorts, withdrew its application shortly afterwards on Oct. 14th.
Bally's Bronx
Ferry Point Park
Developer: Bally's Corporation
The $4 billion Bally's Bronx will feature a casino with a 500,000 sq-ft of gaming floor, 3,500 slot machines and 250 table games, a 23-story hotel with 500 rooms, a convention and event center, and 100,000 sq-ft of restaurants, bars and retail shops.
Hard Rock Casino Metropolitan Park
Willets Point, Queens
Developer: Steve Cohen + Hard Rock International
The $8 billion Hard Rock will be a destination casino resort adjacent to Citi Field and feature a casino, hotel, live music venue, restaurants, and retail shops.
Resorts World NYC
Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens
Developer: Genting Group
The $3-4 billion Resorts World New York City will be an expansion of the Aqueduct Racetrack and feature a full casino with an upgraded gaming floor and more VLT machines. There will also be a new hotel tower and convention facilities.
Final Selection
The New York State Gaming Commission will make a final decision on whether to license any or all of the final three casino applicants before a deadline of Dec. 31, 2025.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park
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September 30, 2025
The $8 billion Hard Rock proposal at Metropolitan Park was approved unanimously today by the community advisory committee. The bid will now be forwarded to the NY Gaming Commission along with three other contending bids for review and selection for one of the three new casino licenses allocated to downstate New York.
[ No Ads ]Casino proposal at Citi Field is 4th to advance to state consideration - Courtesy of Eyewitness News ABC7NY, Sep 30, 2025. Available from YouTube
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park is a partnership between Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets, and Hard Rock Internation, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Hard Rock will brand and manage the property.
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