Resorts World breaks ground on second phase of casino project

Resorts World broke ground on all of the non-casino aspects of their expansion plan on Wednesday.

Elected officials and casino executives put shovels in the ground on the Malaysian gaming conglomerate’s plans for a hotel, arena and other amenities in Southeast Queens.

Phase two of the casino operator’s $5.5 billion plan includes the 400-room Hyatt tower, a sports and media center named for Queens-born NBA legend Kenny “The Jet” Smith, a 7,000 seat arena and 12 acres of green space…

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