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NYguy

Dec 3, 2025 1:39 AM

NEW YORK | Resorts World Casino Expansion

Continued from the general thread...
https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=10519928#post10519928

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Resorts World's existing casino will now be granted a license to operate a full casino at the soon to be closed Aqueduct Racetrack.

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The casino as currently is....

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With the expansion and housing...

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NYguy

Dec 3, 2025 2:17 AM

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NYguy

Dec 3, 2025 6:45 PM

Well, DUH…they’ll (soon) have 2 licences now. They’ll be fine.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/centra...s-girds-for-competition-from-nyc-casinos

Resorts World Catskills faces likely competition from NYC casinos

BY Spectrum News Staff Thompson
Dec. 02, 2025

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The New York Gaming Facility Location Board's move on Monday to back gaming licenses for three New York City casino proposals, including Resorts World's expansion in Queens, marks a new period of uncertainty for the Resorts World Catskills casino property in the Hudson Valley.

Resorts World celebrated the board's decision to recommend state gaming licenses for it to expand its existing "racino" at Aqueduct Raceway to include table games, as well as support bids for Metropolitan Park in Queens and Bally’s in the Bronx. The State Gaming Commission will conduct a final review of each applicant’s qualifications before issuing the licenses.

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But the racino expansion and two new casinos in New York City are not expected to create opportunities for their Hudson Valley neighbor, the Resorts World Catskills casino, which opened in the town of Thompson in 2018.

An April report by Capacity Consulting found a single casino in the New York City area could result in Resorts World Catskill losing $51 million annually – a quarter of its revenue – and multiple downstate casinos could cause revenue to drop by up to 76%. It also states Sullivan County could lose nearly 400 jobs and $2.3 million in local tax revenue under the one-casino scenario.

The report notes the Hudson Valley casino already serves the New York City market, busing patrons in from Flushing, Chinatown and Midtown.

NYguy

Dec 4, 2025 3:57 PM

https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/licensing/analysis-new-york-casino-projects-rationale/

Why New York casino finalists are still far from sure things after key board approval
All three New York casino finalists were approved to advance this week, but the underlying analysis showed a number of concerns with the bids.

4th December 2025
By Jess Marquez

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After two months of deliberations behind closed doors, the board’s decision to greenlight all of the remaining applicants — Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park and Resorts World NYC — means that all three could receive licences. However, there is no guarantee that the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) will choose to do so. The commission has until 31 December to make that final ruling.

The GFLB’s evaluations were laid out in its rationale report. The board was perhaps hamstrung by the increasing need to award all three licences to maintain the level of allotted funding that has been pencilled in by the state. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority in particular is counting on casino tax and licence revenue in future years.

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But while the concise public announcement from the board garnered shouts of “shame on you!” from onlookers and skepticism from local media about “rubber stamping” the three applicants, the in-depth rationale was riddled with phrases like “disappointed” and “concerned”, with repeated calls to the NYSGC and local officials to hold bidders to their various commitments. This was especially true of hiring, diversity and community benefit pledges.

Overall, the board and its consultants projected that all licensees could produce $5.5 billion in gross gaming revenue by 2033, the projected market stabilisation year. This projection fell “in between the estimates provided by Applicants”, the rationale said.

Specifically, Bally’s projection was below the board’s, while Metropolitan Park’s was “closely aligned” and Resorts World’s “significantly exceeded the consultants’ estimate, primarily due to assumptions related to tourism and high-end play”.

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Of the individual applicants, the board’s evaluation of Resorts World was arguably the most critical.

The existing video lottery terminal facility has long been considered the strongest frontrunner for a New York casino licence because of its quick speed-to-market ability (projected for March 2026) and the aggressive tax rates it proposed. Resorts World proposed rates of 56% for slots and 30% for table games, while Bally’s pitched 30% and 10%, and Metropolitan Park pitched 25% and 10%.

Indeed, those two components “were determinative factors in the Board’s decision to recommend Resorts World to the Commission for consideration of a license”, the rationale said.

Yet the board poked several holes in the details of the bid, including the tax rates. Once other bidders’ numbers were made public, Resorts World reportedly asked that its rates be lowered to match those of other applicants if approved. This was met with clear objection from board members.

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“The Board’s recommendation that Resorts World New York City be considered by the N.Y.S. Gaming Commission for a license is based upon the tax rates it bid, not on the lower rates it now would like to apply,” the document said.

Resorts World’s aggressive slot and table counts were also not accepted, per the rationale. The facility proposed 6,000 slots and 780 tables, but “its illustration of gaming configurations showed only 4,635 slots and 534 tables”, so the board recommended licensure at that lower number “to ensure the quality of visitors’ experience”.

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The overall cost of the project and associated commitments is pegged at $7.5 billion, with Resorts World’s investment listed at $3.3 billion.

But the board “was disappointed that only 1 percent of the investment is projected to benefit firms in Queens — that extremely low rate should be improved”. This is perhaps surprising given the facility’s longstanding track record in Queens and its unanimous support in the community input stage.

Resorts World has announced a litany of community benefits and programs, but their exact value was hard for the board to evaluate. Both of the other applicants listed precise benefit dollar amounts in the rationale, unlike Resorts World. A primary reason for this, the board said, was that some of the commitments were “tied to land not owned or controlled by Resorts World”.

“The Board views the discussion with the Community Advisory Committee of vague benefits that are extremely conjectural as inappropriately confusing, and urges the Commission and the elected officials involved in the Community Advisory Committee to find ways to hold Resorts World to the spirit of those benefits regardless of all the contingencies.”

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Finally, Resorts World failed to disclose fines against all three of its existing New York casino properties, including the proposed downstate site. It did disclose the $10.5 million anti-money laundering fine against its Las Vegas Strip casino, but it did not provide details.

“The Board views this lack of transparency as concerning and recommends that the Commission weigh this in its licensing evaluation,” the rationale said.

NYguy

Dec 7, 2025 1:05 AM

https://rwnewyork.com/rws-next-chapter/r...s-center-piece-of-new-innovation-campus/

RESORTS WORLD NEW YORK CITY, KENNY ‘THE JET’ SMITH UNVEIL THE JET CENTER AS CENTER PIECE OF NEW INNOVATION CAMPUS

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Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) — along with Queens native, two-time NBA champion, and analyst Kenny “The Jet” Smith – have officially unveiled “The Jet Center,” which will be the centerpiece of the facility’s proposed innovation campus with a focus on sports and media. Thursday night’s unveiling of “The Jet Center” came just hours after RWNYC received unanimous support from its Community Advisory Committee to create the largest integrated resort in the United States.

“Resorts World came to me with a clear goal of fostering tomorrow’s athletes, media personalities and leaders both on and off the court,” said Kenny “The Jet” Smith. “Their investment in this center will help us teach the next generation the nuances of the game, whether they’re on the bench or in the broadcast booth, as well as the social, economic, and cultural impact of sports. I’m thrilled to partner with them to improve the borough that raised me and take it to the next level.”

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More than a sports facility, The Jet Center will prepare the next generation of leaders by combining athletics with education, mentorship, and exposure to the broader business of sports. Designed for athletes and non-athletes alike, the campus will open doors to new opportunities, strengthen youth pathways, and position Queens as a destination for growth, opportunity, and excellence. The investment underscores Resorts World’s commitment to serving as a true community partner with The Jet Center’s impact set to be felt across the borough, the city, and the state.

The Jet Center will serve as the centerpiece of the Resorts World Innovation Campus proposed for the 73-acre site. It would stand alongside a health and wellness center geared toward serving Hotel and Gaming Trades Council members, as well as a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics center.

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NYguy

Dec 7, 2025 1:16 AM

More renderings of the Jet Center, which will front Rockaway Boulevard...

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NYguy

Dec 7, 2025 1:21 AM

Larger renderings of the Jet Center...

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NYguy

Dec 8, 2025 3:49 AM

NYguy

Dec 8, 2025 6:38 PM

https://www.silive.com/nation/2025/12/wi...appens-to-gambling-in-atlantic-city.html

With new NYC casinos coming, what happens to gambling in Atlantic City?

Dec. 07, 2025

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There are nine casinos in Atlantic City along the boardwalk and beyond that compete for the attention of those seeking to try their luck at the slots, the tables and sports betting windows.

But last Monday’s decision that could lead to three new casinos in the nation’s largest untapped casino market — some two hours and 45 minutes away in New York City — could have a major impact on New Jersey’s gaming resort in the coming years.

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Although no licenses were approved for Manhattan, the tourist hub of the Big Apple which would have generated far larger crowds, gaming officials in Atlantic City acknowledge that the operation of the proposed new casinos in the outer boroughs will still have some impact on the market.

“Downstate New York casinos have been on the horizon for years,” said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. “We recognize this expansion will have a negative impact over time on the Atlantic City market, which makes our mission even clearer. We must accelerate Atlantic City’s transformation into a leading year-round resort destination.

Giannantonio said the Atlantic City casino industry has already made what he called “significant strides” in diversifying its offerings, investing more than $1 billion in their properties over the past five years.

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The addition of any new competitors to a market must be a cause for worry among existing operators, said Bokunewicz.

“Atlantic City operators have been concerned about New York casinos for some time now and have been formulating strategies to remain competitive. They will likely see a negative impact on revenues and visitors, at least in the short term, but will have the opportunity to transcend this in future especially as the new offerings lose the benefit of the “novelty factor,” she said.

Two of the proposed casinos for downstate New York are not scheduled to open until 2030, so there is still time for Atlantic City to take action to remain competitive in the Northeast, she added.

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Still, state Sen. Paul Sarlo, the Bergen County Democrat who chairs the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, believes that the state dodged a bullet when New York in September rejected applications to build three casinos in Manhattan.

Gaming in the heart of the city he said would have meant much greater competition for New Jersey.

“They’re far enough away,” he said of the Queens and Bronx locations, calling the decision to stay out of Manhattan a “huge win” for gaming in New Jersey and the state’s economy.

Bokunewicz also believes the New York casinos and those in Atlantic City will likely appeal to different kinds of crowds.

“Atlantic City attracts a largely regional, drive-in customer base, whereas New York City is more likely to attract a broader national and international customer,” she explained. “There may actually prove to be some positive synergy for Atlantic City as two of the New York properties have an interest in both locations and may seek to promote the resort to members of their loyalty programs. Exposure to this new audience base may improve visitation to Atlantic City in the long term.”

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Despite the addition of full casino gambling in Queens and the Bronx, New Jersey officials say Atlantic City still offers an experience that would be difficult to replicate, shaped by its oceanfront setting and existing amenities.

“Atlantic City’s unique character, vibrant entertainment scene and beachfront atmosphere position it as a distinctly different experience to other competitors,” said Tyler Jones, a spokeswoman for Gov. Phil Murphy. “The Murphy Administration has prioritized new investments in Atlantic City’s public safety, infrastructure, and boardwalk revitalization to secure its position as the region’s premier destination for gaming and entertainment.”

Crawford

Dec 8, 2025 7:08 PM

Right, this complex will be a beast. And the expanded subway station, with a direct connection to the casino, should help fuel patronage.

NYguy

Dec 9, 2025 4:37 AM

My problem with the configuration of the casino is that it is too inward looking. It would be better if they could eliminate the horizontal nature of the hotel with something more vertical. That would free up more space and views. The Jet Center complex is a huge plus. I lived in South Ozone Park as a child, I remember going to this site when it was the flea market. Rockaway Boulevard is not the type of street that you would expect to have this massive development, so hopefully better connections to the Belt Parkway are in order. But yes, when you look at the comparison to the other upcoming casinos, you realize the scale of what is being built here.

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NYguy

Dec 15, 2025 6:51 PM

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/politics-p...s-win-licenses-ending-states-competition

All 3 New York City casinos win licenses, ending state’s competition

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NICK GARBER
December 15, 2025

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All three remaining New York City casino proposals were awarded licenses by the state’s Gaming Commission on Monday, officially concluding the years-long competition to break into the region’s huge, untapped gambling market.

Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park next to Citi Field, Bally’s in the East Bronx and Resorts World in Jamaica, Queens were each selected for licenses. Each will need to pay the state a $500 million license fee, in addition to their future tax payments.

The outcome had appeared highly likely ever since a separate state board recommended all three for licensure earlier this month, although the same board faulted all three applicants for misleading claims and some overly rosy revenue estimates — creating some uncertainty about whether the commission might reject any of the bids.

Casino gambling could arrive in a matter of months. Resorts World, which already operates a small-scale facility with only electronic gambling, said it plans to start offering live table games as soon as March 30, 2026 while it separately builds its full $5.5 billion hotel-casino over three to four years.

NYguy

Dec 15, 2025 10:32 PM

https://commercialobserver.com/2025/12/official-new-york-citys-getting-three-casinos/

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The Resorts World casino in Jamaica, Queens, will see an expansion of an existing racino near Aqueduct Racetrack that already featured over 5,800 slot machines and electronic table games.

The casino’s owner, the Genting Group, had proposed a $7.5 billion investment in the project to include a new 1,600-room hotel, an arena, and more than 30 new restaurants and bars, according to Bloomberg. They also offered the state a 56 percent levy on revenue from slot machines, the highest percentage of the three new casinos.

“Resorts World New York City thanks the New York State Gaming Commission for today’s final approval,” Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting Americas East, said in a statement. “We look forward to opening within months as New York City’s first full commercial casino.”

towerpower123

Dec 17, 2025 1:44 AM

This one will be great but can they please add a Southbound platform to the Aqueduct Racetrack station here??? You have to go past it and backtrack. That station has a glass skybridge to the casino. There is also the Aqueduct–North Conduit Avenue Station which stops both ways but it does not have the bridge access, and it's not ADA accessible.

NYguy

Dec 17, 2025 6:27 PM

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Originally Posted by towerpower123 (Post 10526782)

From the renderings, it looks like they have. I haven’t read all the specifics of the community benefits, but half the funding going to the state will go to the MTA. So either way, it should be done.

NYguy

Dec 17, 2025 8:39 PM

https://www.ggrasia.com/genting-says-first-phase-of-expanded-nyc-complex-to-launch-in-2q-of-2026

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Genting New York’s proposal entails a US$5.5-billion expansion up to 2030 of the existing venue, and a US$600-million upfront licence fee, in exchange for a 30-year licence.

Previously, the casino group said the enlarged resort could “begin operations as early as March 2026” as a full-service gaming complex.

Genting Malaysia said it would “make the necessary announcements should there be further material developments” in relation to the expansion of the RWNYC complex.

According to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd, RWNYC “plans to open a new permanent casino featuring 4,000 slot machines and 250 table games by June 2026”

“An additional 150 tables are expected to be added by January 2027 in existing space, bringing the total number of table games to 400. The final casino should allow for 6,000 slots and 800 tables by January 2029,” suggested the institution in a note earlier this month.

NYguy

Dec 20, 2025 5:07 PM

https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/N...queduct_closes_Belmont_opens_in_fall_123

NYRA sets 2026 schedule; Aqueduct closes, Belmont opens in fall

iDecember 18, 2025

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Aqueduct Racetrack will close June 28 and the new Belmont Park will open Sept. 18 as part of a 196-day 2026 racing schedule announced Thursday by the New York Racing Association.

Saratoga will host 51 days of racing in 2026, highlighted by the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival and a 46-day summer meet that will include the July 4th Racing Festival.

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The ongoing construction of a new Belmont, which will reopen in September, will require certain adjustments to the customary NYRA racing schedule throughout 2026. The spring and summer meets traditionally held at Belmont will again take place at Aqueduct, and Saratoga will host the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival for the third and final time.

To allow for the uninterrupted construction of a new and reimagined Belmont, Saratoga will host the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival from Wednesday, June 3, through Sunday, June 7. It will be highlighted by the 158th running of the $2 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6.

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The 2026 Aqueduct winter meet will open Wednesday, Jan. 1, and continue through Sunday, March 30. Except for Jan. 8, live racing will be conducted Thursday through Sunday until Feb. 15 and Friday through Sunday from Feb. 20 through the end of March. The winter meet will offer 45 live race days in total.

The 2026 spring meet at Aqueduct will open Thursday, April 2, and continue through Sunday, April 26, with live racing conducted Thursday through Sunday. The spring meet will offer 15 live race days in total.

The 2026 Belmont at the Big A spring and summer meet will open Thursday, April 30, and continue through Sunday, June 28. Live racing will generally be conducted Thursday through Sunday except for Memorial Day weekend and a period of dark days prior to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga. The Belmont at the Big A spring and summer meet will offer 33 live race days in total.

NYRA will honor the legacy of Aqueduct throughout 2026 and bid farewell to the storied venue with a series of events culminating on June 28. Additional details will be provided in early 2026.

NYguy

Dec 20, 2025 5:12 PM

NYguy

Dec 27, 2025 5:21 PM

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15389501/new-york-city-three-casinos-approved.html

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Over the coming months, the gambling floor at Resorts World will be expanded and rearranged to make room for the site's first-ever high-limit rooms and table games such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette and poker.

Resorts World in Queens said the median compensation for full-time employees will be $150,000 a year, including benefits.

mrnyc

Dec 27, 2025 7:29 PM

its great to see all that underused aquaduct land be put to full use.

i miss the flea market there though. :haha:

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