The arrival of casinos in New York City, which proponents have touted as a net economic positive, would likely take a big bite out of existing casino business in the Catskills, about a two-hour drive from Manhattan, according to an independent report.

An analysis by New Hampshire-based Capacity Consulting for Sullivan County estimates Resorts World Catskills in Sullivan County could lose 26% of its gaming revenues from one new casino in New York City; 76% if three new casinos are built downstate; and potentially hundreds of job losses. The state gaming commission, which has received eight downstate proposals, is scheduled to award up to three licenses by the end of this year.

The analysis suggests that while much of the discussion in New York City surrounding downstate casinos has cent

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