The stadium, which is located in Queens, has been the home of the Mets since 2009.Ĭohen - who is worth an estimated $19.8 billion - is competing with more than other 10 applicants for a state license to build a casino in southern New York. The project, which would replace a 50-acre parking lot, will be next to Citi Field. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has agreed to submit a proposal with Hard Rock International to build a casino and entertainment complex that is expected to cost $8 billion, according to Bloomberg. The owner of an MLB team is looking to bring a casino and entertainment complex to New York.
