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Resorts World Casino New York is located adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack and adjacently north of JFK Airport at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, (South Ozone Park, Queens Borough) New York. Resorts World Casino New York overview. Resorts World Casino New York bills itself as New York City’s only casino. However, it is technically a Racino. In fact, the gaming facility opened in October 2011 at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, NY after years of political jockeying over who would be allowed to build and run Video Lottery Terminal gaming at the track. Resorts World Casino is the only casino in New York City and is the highest-grossing slots casino in the world. It opened October 28, 2011. This is a multi-level, 415,000 square foot casino located in the former Aqueduct Racetrack grandstand. It attracts ten million visitors annually.
The economy may have been in a slump over the past few years, but you wouldn’t know it by the runaway success of Resorts World Casino, New York City’s premiere gambling hotspot. Although it only recently celebrated its first birthday—the property opened its doors in October, 2011—it has already boasted more than 10 million visitors and shattered all previous records for slot play, generating some $825 million in revenues.
“In just one year of operation, it is clear that Resorts World Casino New York City has been an incredible success for Queens, New York City, and the State as a whole,” said Christian Goode, senior vice president of development for Genting Americas, Inc. “We are improving our offerings by opening the ‘Table Games Square’ and ‘Roulette Sports Bar’ with 500 table game machines, including the first single zero European Roulette machines in the country, all while doubling our bus shuttles from all parts of New York City and Long Island in the coming year.”
What makes Resorts World such a Mecca for slots players? In a word: selection. Fans of Sex and the City can join Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha from the ever-popular “Sex and the City” slots, or join the chorus as America’s favorite TV audience belts out “Wheel of Fortune” and the colourful wheel spins with the promise of a bonus round. The electrifying thrills do not stop there. Hit the jackpot on the Playboy Platinum, or sail the seven seas hunting for treasure on the popular Jolly Roger Slots.
Resorts World also boasts an assortment of popular electronic table games, including Let It Ride, craps, sic bo and baccarat. For roulette lovers, the odds have just jumped in your favor with the opening of the new Roulette Sports Pit, which features four machines with 59 seats of unbridled excitement. This unique space features 10 single zero games, which offers guests significantly better odds than traditional double zero roulette. Adding to the excitement are flat screen TVs, an unparallel panoramic view of the Aqueduct Racetrack, specialty hostesses and a mini-party lounge.
At its launch, Resorts World Casino New York City featured a singular gaming area, the Times Square Casino floor, but has since grown to include the Fifth Avenue Casino on its second floor, as well as the 70,000 square foot Central Park Events Center. Now operating at full capacity, tens of thousands of daily guests have played its 5,000+ slots and electronic table games, and dined at each of the property’s 13 restaurants, which include RW Prime Steakhouse, Genting Palace, the Aqueduct Buffet, and Bar 360. Located at Aqueduct Raceway in Queens, adjacent to JFK International Airport, Resorts World Casino offers a shuttle service to and from the facility for guests arriving from Jamaica Station– ensuring that the casino is just minutes, not hours away.
Palate Pleasers
New York is renowned for its dining options, and no self-respecting NYC casino would be complete without its own array of superior eateries.
RW Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RW Prime boasts some of the city’s finest fare, focusing on—you guessed it—select USDA prime meats. Begin your evening with a specialty cocktail in their intimate lounge, then head to the main dining room and sink your teeth into one of their signature steaks, which range from a perfectly pink 16 oz ribeye to a man-sized 24 oz prime porterhouse.
Genting Palace
With understated elegance and luxury, Genting Palace presents authentic fine-dining Chinese cuisine by veteran Hong Kong chefs to discerning gourmands. The a la carte menu features popular favorites like Chinese barbeque, a selection of exquisite dim sum and seasonal live seafood.
The Aqueduct Buffet
Discover a world of great tastes at the Aqueduct Buffet, a bountiful 400-seat international buffet. Savor everything from seafood, pasta, healthy salads, vegetarian specialties, to fresh fruits and incredible desserts at this all-you-can-eat smorgasbord.
Resorts World Casino New York overview
Resorts World Casino New York bills itself as New York City’s only casino. However, it is technically a Racino.
In fact, the gaming facility opened in October 2011 at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, NY after years of political jockeying over who would be allowed to build and run Video Lottery Terminal gaming at the track. Regardless, Resorts World Casino New York remains the only VLT gaming facility in New York City’s five boroughs.
The Aqueduct Racetrack is a thoroughbred racing facility that opened in 1894.
When New York State authorized the installation of VLTs at racetracks in 2001, developers and casino operators lined up to build and operate a gaming facility at Aqueduct. However, it wasn’t until 2007 that the State issued a request for proposals to operate VLTs at the site. The Shinnecock Indian Nation proposed to build a $2 billion casino at the site. However, the tribe’s own standing and property ownership issues left that project unable to move forward.
In October 2008, developer and Racino owner Delaware North was selected to build a 330,000-square-foot Racino with 4,500 slot machines. However, the group failed to come up with a $370 million upfront payment to the state and the project died.
Aqueduct Entertainment Group was the next organization selected to build. However, political issues surrounded the project and the State re-issued the RFP in 2010.
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Genting Group steps in
In August 2010, Genting Group‘s bid, which included a $380 million upfront licensing fee, was accepted. Genting Group is a Malaysian company that operates destination resorts in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the Bahamas.
In fact, after putting up an additional $450 million to renovate Aqueduct Racetrack’s grandstand, Genting opened up the first floor of Resorts World Casino New York in October 2011. Six months later, the second floor was opened doubling the gaming floor space at the property.
Resorts World Casino New York is on Rockaway Blvd. in the South Ozone Park area of Queens, NY. It is accessible by subway.
Two gaming floor levels
Currently, Resorts World Casino New York features 415,000 square foot of gaming space over two floors.
In fact, The Times Square Casino Level on the first floor features VLTs and electronic table games including:
- Single & Double Zero Roulette
- Blackjack
- Baccarat
- Three Card Poker
- Craps
- Over 2,800 VLT slots
Plus, The Fifth Avenue Casino Level on the second floor features features VLTs and electronic table games including:
- Baccarat
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Sic Bo
- Three Card Poker
- Single & Double Zero Roulette
- Video Poker
- High Limit Rooms
- Over 2,500 VLT slots
Additionally, Resorts World Casino New York also hosts three high-limit gaming rooms on the second floor. Plus, pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races is available through Aqueduct Racetrack.
Online casino leaders
The Genting Group are veterans in the online casino gaming industry. In fact, through its UK division, the group already offers one of the most robust online casino websites in the world. Actually, the Genting online casino offers both a huge variety of traditional online casino games and live dealer games online.
Plans to legalize and regulate online casino games were not on New York State lawmaker’s agendas as of the first quarter of 2018. However, should that ever change, Resorts World Casino New York is in a unique position to take a leading role in any legal and regulated New York online casino market. This considering owner Genting Group’s previous experience in the iGaming sphere.
Online poker veterans
Genting Group also offers an online poker site in the UK called Genting Poker.
State lawmakers introduced legislation to legalize and regulate online poker in the state of New York in early 2017. It passed in the Senate but died in the Assembly. However, both versions of the bill are live at the start of the 2018 session. Politicians claim New York’s licensed casino and Racino properties are in full support.
This is highly likely to include Resorts World Casino New York, considering owner Genting Group’s experience in the online poker industry.
In fact, Genting put up over $800 million before the doors of the Resorts World Casino New York even opened. The operation has proved profitable. However, here’s little doubt Genting would be interested in the additional revenue online poker may be able to provide at low overhead.
More casino-style gaming and amenities
Resorts World Casino New York has proposed a $400 million expansion to the facility that would include turning the 415,000 square foot Racino into 750,000 square foot resort.
Proposed amenities include:
- 1,000 video-lottery machines
- A 400-room hotel
- 20,000 square foot spa and resort
- 140,000 square feet minimum convention center
Construction is expected to be completed in 2019.
Food, beverage and entertainment options already on site include:
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- Food Court
- RW Prime steakhouse.
- Good Friends Noodle House
- Bar 360
- 70,000 square-foot third-floor event space
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Free Rewards
Resorts World Casino New York offers free membership into its Genting Rewards players club. Members earn points when playing slot machines or electronic table games.
Points can be used towards:
- Dining
- Shopping
- Parking
- Event tickets
- The Resorts World Gift Shop