Resorts World NYC Expands with $5.5 Billion Project

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) continues with its $5.5 billion expansion, opening a gaming area on the first floor with 1,400 additional slot machines. Today, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the next phase of the project, which will include a new hotel with 400 rooms and an entertainment venue with a capacity of 7,000 seats. This expansion comes less than three months since RWNYC launched its live table games, becoming the first fully commercial casino in New York.

According to Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East, the slot machines have been incredibly popular. They generated $230 million in gross revenue during the first 11 weeks of the casino's commercial operations.

Resorts World Expansion Plans

The casino expansion includes a new area called Dragon Den, which offers 114 titles from Aristocrat and 48 Dragon Link machines. This development is part of Resorts World’s long-term plans, aiming to build a 350,000-square-foot casino with 6,000 slot machines and 800 live table games. Additionally, 2,000 hotel rooms, an entertainment venue for 7,000 people, and over 10 acres of public green spaces are planned. This expansion is expected to make RWNYC the largest casino in the U.S.

Contributions and Commitments

Since opening in 2011, Resorts World has contributed over $5 billion to New York's public education system. The company has reaffirmed its commitments, including $2.5 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a $2 billion community benefits package.

Growth in Table Game Revenue

The gaming area expansion follows the launch of RWNYC’s live table games on April 28, marking a significant milestone for the casino. Despite early criticisms from Maybank regarding the initial performance of table games, weekly revenues have improved. According to the New York State Gaming Commission, table game revenues rose from approximately $4.9 million to over $10.4 million in several weeks.

Weekly slot revenue has remained stable between $20 million and $22 million. The overall growth observed is primarily attributed to table games.

Other Developments in New York

RWNYC was one of three projects licensed for casinos in December 2025. The other projects are Bally's Bronx and Metropolitan Park. Unlike Bally's and Metropolitan Park, which are starting from scratch, Resorts World was already operating a racino, facilitating the transition to a full casino.

Bally's Bronx has made significant progress, purchasing the development site in Ferry Point for $157 million and has already applied for construction permits. The opening is expected in 2030. Meanwhile, Metropolitan Park has experienced delays, but developers assure that the planned opening in 2030 will not be affected.