Resorts World New York City is set to officially open New York City’s first live table games casino on April 28th, according to a company statement, marking a significant expansion of gaming operations in the state.
The launch, pending final testing approval from the New York Gaming Commission, will introduce live dealer gaming for the first time in the city’s history at the Queens property adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack.
The development comes months after the operator was named among three candidates selected by New York’s Gaming Facility Location Board for a full casino license in December last year. The April 28th opening will see more than 240 table games installed on a newly reconfigured third floor, offering blackjack, craps, baccarat and roulette across more than 1,500 gaming positions, alongside over 2,500 slot machines.
Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East, said the company is prepared to commence operations once regulatory testing is completed, describing the launch as a milestone for the property’s expansion into a full-scale integrated resort.
The opening is expected to be marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by KT Lim, chairman of Genting Group, and Nas, a U.S. hip-hop artist, along with local officials and community representatives.
The rollout follows a hiring and training initiative that has added approximately 1,250 new positions, including around 950 table game dealers. Total employment at the property has reached more than 2,200 staff and is projected to exceed 2,700 by the summer, according to the company.
Workforce development programs, including dealer training and gaming education initiatives launched in recent years, have supported recruitment efforts. The company said these programs have trained hundreds of local residents for roles in gaming operations.
Further expansion is planned, with additional gaming capacity expected to come online later in 2026 as the property continues its phased development.
