Sportico is reporting that Mets owner Steve Cohen is in the early stages of trying to bring a Sands Casino close to Citi Field.

When Cohen purchased the Mets in November of 2020, he said he would be committed to building up the area around Citi Field. Also in his early stages as owner, Cohen asked fans what could make their Mets experience better with some of the answers talking about the area surrounding Citi Field.

Sportico reports that the state is currently in the early stages of exploring casino licenses in the New York City area.