Resorts World Approaches Historic Live Table Launch in Queens on April 28

(AsiaGameHub) –   Resorts World is poised to make a significant change in New York. Provided the New York State Gaming Commission gives its final approval this week, the Queens venue will debut live table games on Tuesday, April 28, marking the first time a casino in New York City has offered them.

Good to Know

• Resorts World reports that over 240 live table games are scheduled to open on the renovated third floor on April 28, subject to final regulatory approval.
• This launch provides Queens with a substantial advantage, as the facility is already operational, unlike other downstate license holders who have lengthy construction periods ahead.
• The opening is creating 1,250 new positions, 950 of which are for table game dealers, with total employment projected to exceed 2,700 by the summer.

Resorts World Opens The Door To Live Tables In Queens

After years of operating solely as a slots destination adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack, Resorts World is on the verge of a major expansion. Genting has announced that blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette will be activated next week, joining thousands of slot machines and multi-million dollar jackpots, following the conclusion of state testing.

This timing is critically important. Having secured one of three downstate casino licenses in December 2025, Resorts World’s existing infrastructure allows it to introduce live tables much more quickly than its competitors. Projects like Metropolitan Park near Citi Field and the Bally’s proposal at Ferry Point are not expected to open for several years.

Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East, stated:

“What we have planned for April 28 is unprecedented for New York City. Upon the Gaming Commission’s final sign-off, live table games will be up and running here in Queens for the first time in the city’s history. We are prepared to greet New Yorkers with this thrilling new offering.

“Our team at Resorts World has already grown to over 2,200 employees, and we anticipate adding thousands more as the integrated resort evolves over the next three years. This is a pivotal moment for Resorts World New York City, and we are eager to experience it with our neighbors.”

The scale of the hiring effort is notable by itself. The introduction of table games has created 1,250 jobs, with 950 new dealers among them. The property’s current workforce stands at 2,200 and is forecast to surpass 2,700 by summer. Its dealer school has already qualified and employed more than 400 people from the local area, with an additional 500 graduates anticipated by May. Another training initiative started in 2022 has provided gaming operations instruction to over 350 local residents.

On opening day, the celebrations will match the occasion. Queens native Nas is scheduled to participate alongside Genting chairman KT Lim, public officials, and community figures for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and a symbolic first roll of the dice.

Looking further ahead, Genting’s vision extends well beyond the new gaming floor. The complete development plan includes 6,000 slot machines, 800 live table games, 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat concert venue, over 12 acres of public parkland, a full-service spa, and an innovation hub based around the Jet Center, associated with Kenny “The Jet” Smith. Resorts World has been in operation in Queens since 2011 and claims to have contributed $5 billion to the state’s education fund.