Hudson Yards Casino Bid Officially Dead as Wynn Exits Project
Related Companies to Focus on Office Tower Development Instead
The long-anticipated plan to bring a casino to Hudson Yards has collapsed. Wynn Resorts has officially pulled out of the project, ending any chance of a gaming venue rising on Manhattan’s far west side. Related Companies, which partnered with Wynn on the bid, is now pivoting toward office development on the site.
The proposal was originally pitched as a transformative entertainment and hospitality destination, aiming to compete for one of the three downstate casino licenses New York plans to issue. With Wynn’s departure, Related is shifting back to its original master plan: a second phase of Hudson Yards centered on office towers, open space, and mixed-use buildings.
The decision comes as the state’s casino license selection process remains slow and highly competitive, with proposals pouring in from Times Square, Citi Field, Coney Island, and elsewhere. Hudson Yards, with its luxury positioning and proximity to the High Line and Javits Center, was considered a strong contender, but momentum stalled amid regulatory uncertainty and local pushback.
Rendering Courtesy of Related Companies
Sources close to the project say Related will move forward with a modern commercial tower on the site formerly designated for the casino, reflecting the city’s gradual office market recovery and demand for new, high-end workspaces.
While the casino dream at Hudson Yards is over, the site remains one of the most valuable undeveloped parcels in Manhattan. Related still intends to make it a centerpiece of New York’s west side growth.