Resorts World NYC Advances $5.5B Expansion With New Slots, Phase Two Groundbreaking
The property's gaming floor expansion comes as weekly table game revenue has more than doubled since Resorts World became New York City's first full commercial casino.
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is continuing the rollout of its $5.5 billion expansion, opening an expanded first-floor gaming area with 1,400 additional slot machines while preparing to host a ceremonial groundbreaking later today for the next phase of the project.
The expansion comes less than three months after RWNYC launched live table games, becoming New York City’s first full commercial casino.
According to Genting Americas East President Robert DeSalvio, the property’s slot machines have been “incredibly popular.” He said slots generated $230 million in gross gaming revenue during the casino’s first 11 weeks of commercial operations.
Later today, Resorts World will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Phase Two of the $5.5 billion redevelopment and unveil new renderings of the project. Phase Two includes a new 400-room hotel tower and a 7,000-seat entertainment venue.
Resorts World Continues Expansion Plans
The casino floor expansion features 1,400 slot machines. It includes a new Dragon Den gaming area with 114 Aristocrat titles and 48 Dragon Link machines.
The gaming floor expansion marks the latest step in Resorts World’s long-term redevelopment plans. The final project calls for a 350,000-square-foot casino featuring 6,000 slot machines and 800 live table games, alongside 2,000 hotel rooms, and a 7,000-seat entertainment venue. It will also include more than 10 acres of public green space.
The completed development is expected to become the largest casino in the U.S.
According to Resorts World, the property has contributed more than $5 billion to New York’s public education system since opening in 2011. The company reaffirmed commitments, including $2.5 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a $2 billion community benefits package.
Table Game Revenue Has Continued to Grow
The gaming floor expansion follows RWNYC’s launch of live table games on April 28, marking a significant milestone in the years-long effort to bring full-scale casino gaming to New York City.
Following the launch, analysts at Maybank described the property’s initial table-game performance as underwhelming in its opening week. However, weekly revenue has steadily improved since then.
According to data published by the New York State Gaming Commission, weekly table game GGR increased from approximately $4.9 million during the first reporting week to more than $10.4 million by the week ending July 12. Over the same period, weekly slot revenue remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the $20 million-$22 million range.
Combined weekly gaming revenue has also increased from $27.2 million during the first reporting week to approximately $30.8 million in the latest available figures. The figures suggest overall gaming growth since the launch has been driven primarily by table games.
Bally’s Bronx Advances as Metropolitan Park Works Through Early Delays
RWNYC was one of three projects awarded downstate casino licenses in December 2025. The other two are Bally’s Bronx, at the former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, and Steve Cohen-backed Metropolitan Park, adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing.
Unlike the other two projects, Resorts World was already operating a racino, allowing it to convert the property into a full commercial casino. At the same time, Bally’s and Metropolitan Park begin construction from the ground up.
Bally’s Bronx has advanced in the past several months. In February, the company purchased the Ferry Point development site in New York City for $157 million. Earlier this month, Bally’s also filed construction permit applications for the planned waterfront casino resort, planned for 2030 opening.
Pre-construction work, including site clearing, for Metropolitan Park began in February. However, local reporting by Queens Daily Eagle in May indicated that the project was running several months behind schedule. Developers have said that the early delays won’t affect the planned 2030 opening.
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