Resorts World NYC opens International Room, a 13,657 sq ft high‑roller salon
Private salons, 48 table games and 24‑hour dining debut as RWNYC marks its 15th anniversary.
Key Takeaways
- Resorts World New York City opened the 13,657 square foot International Room on 22 October 2026.
- The International Room contains 48 table games, three private salons and 24‑hour hot and cold dining.
- The opening coincides with RWNYC’s 15th anniversary and followed the property's conversion to New York’s first full‑fledged casino fewer than seven months earlier.
- A wider expansion will add 57 table games and 147 slot machines, bringing totals to nearly 300 live table games and over 4,000 slot machines.
Resorts World New York City opened the International Room on 22 October 2026, a new 13,657 square foot high‑limit gaming space that adds private salons, 48 table games and round‑the‑clock dining to its Queens property. The unveiling, attended by Queens native Nas, coincides with Resorts World NYC’s 15th anniversary and comes fewer than seven months after the property reopened as The Big Apple’s first and only full‑fledged casino.
What the International Room contains
The International Room is positioned as an intimate, premium gaming environment. The space features 48 table games and three private gaming salons offering high‑limit baccarat, roulette and blackjack. Private salons are reservable and include personalised hosted service and enhanced entertainment options, including karaoke. Guests on the gaming floor have access to dedicated host teams, elevated beverage menus and 24‑hour hot and cold dining without leaving the room.
Expansion context and numbers
The International Room is part of a wider first‑floor expansion at Resorts World NYC that will add 57 additional table games and 147 additional slot machines, increasing the property to nearly 300 live table games and more than 4,000 slot machines. The property opened in 2011 and has welcomed millions of guests since then; the International Room’s debut is timed with the property’s 15th anniversary celebrations.
The project sits inside a larger development programme tied to Phase II of the integrated resort. In July 2026 the company broke ground on Phase II of a $5.5 billion development that will eventually include a 7,000‑seat arena, dozens of bars and restaurants, 2,000 hotel rooms, 11 acres of greenspace and additional amenities.
Corporate comments and positioning
Meghan Taylor, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Relations at Resorts World New York City, framed the International Room as a milestone for the property.
"The International Room is a major milestone in the evolution of Resorts World New York City, representing another important step toward realizing our vision of a world‑class integrated resort right here in Queens," Taylor said. "Until today, players who wanted this level of service had to leave the city to find it. Now we can offer the personal, high‑touch hospitality guests expect in other destinations, which raises the bar for what’s possible in New York City."
Robert DeSalvio, President of Development at Genting Americas East, commented on delivery speed and future events.
"We are extremely proud of the speed with which we have built and opened this incredible space that offers a new and uplifted experience to our players," DeSalvio said. "Giving players and visitors what they want, as soon as possible, is priority number one for the company, and we look forward to many events like today’s in the near future."
Nas, the Queens native and hip‑hop artist, joined the October 22 unveiling to underline Resorts World NYC’s borough ties and cultural positioning.
Market and product positioning
Resorts World NYC presents the International Room as bringing the private, white‑glove service found in international luxury casinos to Queens. The company says the new space is intended to attract a new generation of luxury gaming customers while reinforcing the property’s role as a mixed entertainment, dining and hospitality destination for New Yorkers and visitors.
For coverage of the venue’s casino offering see casino and for details of the resort’s wider developments consult news.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Resorts World New York City open the International Room?
Resorts World New York City opened the International Room on 22 October 2026, during its 15th anniversary celebrations and fewer than seven months after the property reopened as New York’s first full‑fledged casino.
How large is the International Room and what gaming does it offer?
The International Room is 13,657 square feet and features 48 table games plus three private gaming salons offering high‑limit baccarat, roulette and blackjack.
What additional amenities are available to guests in the International Room?
Guests receive dedicated hosted service, elevated beverage offerings and 24‑hour hot and cold dining directly on the gaming floor, and private salons can be reserved with tailored service and entertainment such as karaoke.
How does the International Room fit into Resorts World NYC’s expansion plans?
The International Room is part of a first‑floor expansion that adds 57 table games and 147 slot machines, taking the property to nearly 300 live table games and more than 4,000 slot machines; Phase II of the integrated resort, started in July 2026, is budgeted at $5.5 billion.
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