From Slots to Full Casino: Resorts World Expansion Set to Transform NYC Gaming
- New York City is set to get its first casino offering live table games.
- Resorts World New York City will open the new gaming floor on April 28.
- The expansion will introduce games like blackjack, roulette and craps along with thousands of new jobs.
- Major upgrades and future expansion plans will transform the property into a full-scale entertainment hub.
Queens, New York — A major milestone is coming to New York City as the city prepares to welcome its first-ever full-fledged casino featuring live table games.
Resorts World New York City, located next to the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, is set to launch its expanded gaming floor on April 28 — marking a historic shift in the city’s gambling landscape.
From Slots to Full Casino Experience
For more than a decade, Resorts World has operated primarily as a slot-machine facility. Now, after receiving a state license, the venue will expand its offerings to include approximately 200 live table games, such as blackjack, baccarat, craps and roulette.
Officials say the new gaming floor has been built on a renovated third level of the property, bringing a Las Vegas-style experience to New York City for the first time.
Grand Opening to Feature Nas
The grand opening event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a ceremonial first dice roll, attended by Queens-born rapper Nas along with executives and local leaders…