Empire City Casino

What Empire City Casino does

Empire City Casino is a physical casino and entertainment complex located at 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY, approximately 20 miles north of Times Square, and is wholly owned and operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). The property markets itself as the premier entertainment destination of the Northeast and serves adult consumers in the New York metropolitan area and surrounding states seeking casino gaming, horse racing, dining, and live entertainment in a single location. Its core product surface includes slot machines, table games, and electronic table games; live and simulcast horse racing at the historic Yonkers Raceway, including online streaming; sports betting via the BetMGM mobile app; four dining venues (The Pub, The Big Kitchen, Empire City Chophouse, and Lil' Cocina); and a live entertainment venue, The Lounge. The MGM Rewards loyalty program unifies the customer experience across gaming, dining, racing, and hospitality, with cross-redemption partnerships with Marriott Bonvoy, Royal Caribbean/Celebrity Cruises, and Southwest Airlines.

The business model is transaction-based across multiple revenue streams: casino gaming (the core revenue driver from slot machines and electronic table games), horse racing (live and simulcast), food and beverage (four distinct dining formats), and entertainment events. Customer acquisition is predominantly direct-to-consumer through foot traffic to the Yonkers location, supplemented by MGM Rewards retention mechanics and BetMGM mobile digital wagering for New York State residents. The property employs 248 people and operates within MGM Resorts' broader corporate infrastructure, including brand, marketing, loyalty technology, and partner integrations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; gaming, racing, and dining prices are variable and not posted online. The operational technology stack is not described in the source materials, and no proprietary AI/ML, APIs, or developer platform is disclosed; digital capabilities are limited to the BetMGM integration and Yonkers Raceway race streaming.

Name

Empire City Casino

Legal name

Empire City Casino (operated by MGM Resorts International)

Website

https://empirecitycasino.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Empire City Casino is a wholly-owned MGM Resorts property in Yonkers, NY, offering slot machines, table games, horse racing, BetMGM sports betting, dining, and entertainment to adult consumers in the New York metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & Gaming

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Standalone Casino Properties (Urban/Suburban) (MPAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Horse racing
• Sports betting
• Loyalty rewards
• Hospitality dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Revenue from slot machines and electronic table games, representing the core revenue driver for the casino operation.
2. Horse Racing: Revenue generated from Yonkers racing operations including live racing events and simulcasting.
3. Food & Beverage: Dining venues including The Pub, The Big Kitchen, Empire City Chophouse, and Lil Cocina generate food and beverage sales.
4. Entertainment: Live entertainment events at The Lounge and other venues contribute to revenue.
5. MGM Rewards Membership: Loyalty program that drives customer retention and increased spending across all revenue streams, with partnerships including Marriott Bonvoy, Royal Caribbean, and Southwest Airlines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Empire City Casino is a physical entertainment complex at Yonkers Raceway offering casino gaming (slot machines and electronic table games), live and simulcast horse racing, multiple dining venues, live entertainment, and sports betting via the BetMGM digital platform. Revenue is generated from on-site gaming wagers, pari-mutuel racing, food and beverage sales, and loyalty-driven repeat visitation under the MGM Rewards program.

Product overview

Empire City Casino is a unified casino entertainment complex operated by MGM Resorts International. The property integrates casino gaming (slot machines, table games, electronic table games), horse racing (Yonkers Racing), sports betting (BetMGM), and dining/entertainment venues (The Pub, The Big Kitchen, Empire City Chophouse, Lil' Cocina, The Lounge). The MGM Rewards loyalty program unifies the customer experience across all gaming, dining, and hospitality touchpoints. The portfolio is anchored by core gaming products with supporting entertainment and dining offerings creating a comprehensive entertainment destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casino Gaming

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• MGM Resorts InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpire City Casino is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, one of the world's leading hospitality and gaming companies. This parent company relationship provides brand recognition, operational expertise, and integration with MGM's portfolio of resorts and the MGM Rewards loyalty program.
• BetMGMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBetMGM is the mobile platform for online sportsbook and gaming services, promoted prominently on the Empire City Casino website. The partnership enables online betting for New York State residents.
• Marriott BonvoyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMGM Rewards preferred partner offering cross-redemption of loyalty points between MGM Resorts properties and Marriott Bonvoy hotel properties worldwide.
• Royal Caribbean International & Celebrity CruisesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMGM Rewards preferred cruise partner allowing members to earn and redeem points on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise vacations.
• Southwest AirlinesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMGM Rewards preferred airline partner enabling members to earn rewards points on Southwest Airlines flights and integrate travel planning with MGM resort stays.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MGM Resorts International: MGM Resorts International is Empire City's parent company and operates a national portfolio of destination casino resorts (Bellagio, MGM Grand, Borgata, etc.). It is comparable as the broader enterprise that owns and operates Empire City and provides the MGM Rewards and BetMGM ecosystems Empire City rides on.

Direct peers

• Wind Creek Bethlehem: Wind Creek Bethlehem is a Pennsylvania regional casino resort with slots, table games, hotel, and dining. It is comparable to Empire City as a regional Northeast gaming/entertainment destination competing for NY/NJ/PA visitors.
• Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa: Borgata is Atlantic City's highest-grossing casino resort and is owned by MGM Resorts, the same parent as Empire City. It is directly comparable as an MGM-operated regional gaming/dining/entertainment destination competing for the same Northeast visitor pool.
• Mohegan Sun: Mohegan Sun is a large regional casino resort in Connecticut offering slots, table games, hotel, dining, and entertainment. It is comparable to Empire City as a Northeast regional drive-to gaming, dining, and entertainment destination serving the broader Boston/NY corridor.
• Caesars Atlantic City: Caesars Atlantic City is a major regional casino resort in New Jersey operated by Caesars Entertainment. Comparable to Empire City as a regional drive-to gaming/dining/entertainment destination competing for Northeast visitors.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut is one of the largest casino resorts in North America, offering gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. It competes with Empire City for Northeast regional gaming visitors and offers a directly comparable integrated entertainment experience.
• Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is a New York State tribal casino offering slots, table games, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Comparable to Empire City as a New York-based regional gaming/entertainment destination serving the Northeast.
• Resorts World Casino NYC: Resorts World Casino NYC at Aqueduct Racetrack is the closest direct competitor to Empire City, operating in the same New York metro area, offering slots, electronic table games, and dining, and serving the same Northeast regional gaming market.
• Live! Casino & Hotel (Maryland): Live! Casino & Hotel is a large Maryland regional casino resort offering gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Comparable to Empire City as a regional integrated gaming/entertainment property in the mid-Atlantic corridor.
• Rivers Casino (multiple): Rivers Casino operates regional gaming properties in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Schenectady (NY), and Des Plaines. Comparable to Empire City as a regional slots-and-table-games casino destination serving a drive-to urban/suburban market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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