Resorts World NYC Begins $5B Expansion Project – Resorts World New York City is initiating a multi-billion dollar expansion aimed at transforming it into the largest integrated gaming resort in the United States, according to the New York Post. The project includes new hotels, an arena, and additional gaming facilities.
What Happened
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC), located near the former Aqueduct race track in Queens, is launching the next phase of a $5 billion expansion, as reported by the New York Post. This development aims to establish RWNYC as the largest integrated gaming resort in the United States. The groundbreaking for this phase includes plans for a second 400-room hotel tower and a 7,000-person concert arena, according to the New York Post.
This expansion phase follows the recent unveiling of RWNYC’s first-floor expansion, which added 1,400 slot machines, making them accessible to the public. The casino, which previously operated with slot machines since 2011, reportedly received a state gaming license to offer live table games earlier this year. It now features Blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette across 240 tables on its first, second, and third floors, alongside nearly 4,000 slot machines, including the recently added 1,400, according to ConnectCRE and the New York Post.
Key Details
- Resorts World New York City’s expansion is projected to cost $5.5 billion, according to ConnectCRE.
- The expansion plans include a second 400-room Hyatt hotel tower, a new luxury Crockfords hotel, and a 7,000-person multipurpose concert arena, as stated by the New York Post.
- The facility recently added 1,400 slot machines, bringing its total to nearly 4,000, and now offers live table games at 240 tables, according to Resorts World New York.
- The project is expected to create an estimated 500-2,700 additional jobs by the end of summer, supplementing its current 2,200 employees, the New York Post reported.
- Resorts World has proposed a $2 billion community benefits package, which includes a commitment to build up to 50,000 units of workforce housing and a $100 million infrastructure improvement package, according to the New York Post.
- The casino anticipates generating $10.8 billion in state and local tax payments within the first 10 years of its expansion, and expects to generate $2.5 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York Post reports.
Why It Matters
This expansion positions Resorts World New York City as a significant player in the regulated gaming market, particularly within the New York metropolitan area. Its lead over other recently licensed casino operators in Gotham, who are reportedly building from scratch, provides a competitive advantage by leveraging an existing operational facility (New York Post). The multi-billion dollar investment and proposed community benefits package, including workforce housing and infrastructure improvements, indicate a substantial economic impact on the region (New York Post).
The projected tax contributions of $10.8 billion in state and local payments over 10 years, and specific allocations like $2.5 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and $2 billion for the state public education system, highlight the financial significance of this development for public services and infrastructure (New York Post). Resorts World reports having generated over $5 billion for New York State’s public education system since 2011 (New York Post).
Originally reported by: New York Post. Published: 7/21/2026, 5:53:38 PM.