Resorts World New York City is set to open NYC's first table games casino today (28 April) after securing a casino licence in the city.
The Genting Group obtained the highly sought-after casino license in New York City late last year, enabling the Malaysian conglomerate to turn its Queens facility, currently restricted to slot machines, into a Las Vegas-style casino resort.
The city's first commercial casino in its 400-year history is launching with more than 240 table games featuring more than 1,500 blackjack, craps, caccarat and roulette gaming positions, as well as more than 2,500 slot machines. These can be found on facility's the reimagined third floor.
"Once the Gaming Commission’s final testing is complete, live table games will be open and operating right here in Queens for the first time in the history of New York City," said Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting Americas East.
Resorts World doubles workforce
"We are ready to welcome New Yorkers to this exciting new experience."
The launch comes after an intensive hiring and training effort resulting in 1,250 new jobs, including 950 new table-game dealers.
With the addition of these new roles, Resorts World New York City now employs 2,200 people. This figure is expected to grow to more than 2,700 people by the summer.
"Resorts World now employees over 2,200 team members and have already doubled our workforce and expect thousands more team members as the integrated resort is developed over the next three years," DeSalvio added.
"This is a transformational moment for Resorts World New York City, and we cannot wait to share it with our fellow New Yorkers."
Resorts World New York City transformation plan
Last year, Resorts World New York City announced a $5.5 billion plan to become New York's largest integrated resort.
The project, due to open in phases starting this year, would transform the 73-acre Aqueduct site into a 5.6-million-square-foot resort and entertainment hub.
The plans include 5,500 slot machines, 800 gaming tables, 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat arena, over 30 F&B outlets, a spa, and more than 12 acres of public green space.
Images courtesy of Genting
