TLDR
- Resorts World New York City opened the city’s first live dealer casino floor on April 28, featuring blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette
- The new gaming area includes over 240 table games alongside more than 2,500 existing slot machines
- The launch followed regulatory approval from the New York State Gaming Commission
- Resorts World hired around 1,250 new employees, including roughly 950 table game dealers, for the expansion
- Additional gaming spaces are expected to open in fall 2026 as part of a larger property build-out
Resorts World New York City has officially opened the first live dealer casino floor in New York City. The launch took place on Tuesday, April 28, following a grand opening ceremony at the Queens-based property.
The new floor introduced blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette to city limits for the first time. These live table games had never been available inside New York City before this opening.
The gaming area includes more than 240 table games. The property also continues to operate over 2,500 slot machines, giving visitors a wide range of options.
According to The New York Times, large crowds attended the event. Early visitors were already playing on the floor just minutes after the gates opened.
Resorts World Shifts From Racino to Full Casino
Resorts World is operated by Malaysia-based Genting Group. The company has described the opening as a major milestone in its transition from a slots-only racino into a full-scale casino.
The move gives the property a larger role in New York City’s gaming market. It also expands the types of entertainment available to visitors at the facility.
The opening came after the property secured regulatory permission from the New York State Gaming Commission. Resorts World had been nominated as a candidate for a complete casino license months before the approval.
To prepare for the launch, the company went on a hiring push. Around 1,250 new roles were added to support the expanded operations.
Of those new hires, approximately 950 were table game dealers. The staffing increase was also part of preparation for the next development phase of the project.
More gaming spaces are expected to open in fall 2026. The current launch represents just a portion of a much larger build-out planned for the property.
New York’s Broader Casino Expansion Plans
The opening comes as New York continues with statewide casino expansion plans. Two more licensed properties are expected to open around 2030.
Resorts World currently stands as the first property to bring live table games to the city itself. That gives it a first-mover advantage in the local market.
The property’s expansion is part of a broader trend in New York’s gaming industry. The state has been moving steadily toward allowing more full-scale casino operations.
The fall 2026 phase is expected to bring additional changes to the property. Details on what those additions will include have not yet been fully disclosed.
Resorts World New York City’s new live dealer floor is now open and operating with over 240 table games and approximately 1,250 new staff members.
