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Resorts World New York City is planning a $5 billion expansion in Queens that, according to a report, is designed to turn the property into the largest integrated gaming resort in the United States.
The next phase of the project includes a second 400-room hotel tower and a 7,000-person concert arena. A first-floor expansion is also expected to open to the public and add 1,400 slot machines.
Reported plans for the broader buildout call for a much larger complex with 6,000 slot machines, 800 gaming tables, 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat arena, more than 7,000 parking spaces, over 30 dining outlets, and more than a dozen acres of community greenspace.
The project also includes a new parking garage with thousands of solar panels. In addition, the Kenny “The Jet” Sports and Media Complex is now planned to arrive three years earlier than originally scheduled.
Two hotel brands are part of the expansion plans: a new luxury Crockfords hotel and a second Hyatt hotel tower.
For New York casino watchers, the key takeaway is that Resorts World NYC is outlining a much bigger entertainment-and-gaming footprint, not just more casino floor space. The reported plan combines gambling, hotel, dining, event, and community features into a single phased project.
What remains unclear is the full completion timeline, the cost breakdown by phase, and what approvals may still be required. Those details will likely matter as the project moves from renderings and reported plans toward execution.
For players and visitors, the most immediate item to watch is the first-floor expansion that would add 1,400 slot machines and open to the public before the full project is complete. Beyond that, future updates on construction timing and any regulatory steps should provide a clearer picture of when the larger resort vision could take shape.
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Source: As reported by Annalise Knudson.
