ALBANY — Two people familiar with private briefings held Tuesday say Gov. Andrew Cuomo will include a large video slot machine parlor in western New York when he publicly proposes three upstate, Las Vegas-style casinos.
A downstate video slot center on Long Island that was pushed in the Senate was discussed but may not make the final deal.
Cuomo’s proposal sets a minimum $50 million licensing fee for each casino and a minimum of 25 percent of gross revenues. Gambling companies could offer more to sweeten their bid.
The two people familiar with Tuesday’s closed-door discussions between the Cuomo administration and lawmakers spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because Cuomo hasn’t yet made his proposal public.
The proposal includes agreements with legislative leaders.
There was no immediate comment from Cuomo.