Resorts World New York City launches New York’s inaugural live table games

(AsiaGameHub) –   The casino has introduced over 240 table games.

US.- Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has launched the city’s inaugural live table games floor. The opening was attended by Genting chairman KT Lim, rapper NAS, elected officials, and community leaders.

More than 240 table games, featuring options like blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette, were unveiled alongside over 2,500 new commercial slot machines on the second and third floors of the Aqueduct Facility. The company indicated that the number of tables and slots will be doubled with the upcoming opening of the ground and first gaming floors later this year.

Although Genting’s resort commenced operations in 2011, it has exclusively offered slots until this point. The company secured one of three New York casino licenses in December 2025, which enabled the addition of table games.

The introduction of live table games represents the initial phase of a $5.5bn investment planned for the 72-acre Aqueduct site. The expansion plans encompass a new 7,000-seat entertainment venue, a hotel, and more than 12 acres of public green space. Additionally, the resort has proposed a $2bn community benefits package, including a commitment to construct up to 50,000 units of workforce housing across the five boroughs, and a $100m infrastructure improvement package.

The facility currently employs 2,200 individuals, with an additional 500 expected by this summer.

Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting Americas East, stated: “With chairman Lim’s first roll of the dice, we celebrate a milestone that took nearly 15 years of hard work, strong partnerships, and an unwavering belief in what this property could become for New York. Live table gaming is officially open in New York City for the first time ever, and on day one we are contributing to the State’s economy, supporting jobs, and giving back to New Yorkers. With our planned $5.5bn expansion, this is only the beginning of something much bigger for Resorts World and for New York.”

Queens Borough president Donovan Richards Jr. commented: “After years of careful planning and dutifully navigating the state gaming license process, Queens has officially hit the jackpot with today’s opening of Resorts World’s expansion. From providing top-tier entertainment to investing billions of dollars in benefits into our communities to creating thousands of good-paying union jobs for our neighbors, Resorts World continues to go above and beyond when it comes to making a positive impact in our borough. Today marks a momentous step forward in boosting the economic vitality of South Queens, and I congratulate our partners at Resorts World on today’s milestone.”