Resorts World New York City

What Resorts World New York City does

Resorts World New York City operates an integrated gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment resort at the historic Aqueduct Racetrack site in Jamaica, Queens. The property became New York City's first full-scale commercial casino on April 28, 2026 with the launch of 242+ live dealer table games (blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette) alongside 2,500+ slot machines on a 175,000+ square foot gaming floor, ending over a decade of slots-only operation as a racino. The resort serves adults aged 21 and over, including tourists, local residents, high rollers, JFK travelers, and Queens community members through casino gaming, the on-site Hyatt Regency JFK Airport hotel, multiple dining venues (RW Prime, Good Friends Noodle House, Marcus Samuelsson's Vibe BBQ, Sugar Factory, Starbucks, and others), live entertainment, and the Resorts World Bet mobile sports betting app accessible across New York State.

Revenue is generated primarily through gaming operations (slot machines and live table games) under a 56% tax rate on slots and 30% on table games, with secondary streams from hotel rooms, food and beverage, entertainment programming, and sports betting. The Genting Rewards loyalty program underpins customer retention across all verticals. The property is wholly owned by Genting Malaysia Berhad (KLSE:GENTING), controlled by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay; hip-hop artist Nas holds a co-investor stake. Genting Malaysia paid a $600 million upfront license fee to New York State for a 30-year operating license (granted December 2025) and has committed $5.5 billion through 2030 to expand the site into a 5.6 million square foot integrated resort with 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat entertainment venue, 500,000 square foot casino, and 12 acres of public green space. The company projects up to $18.8 billion in state and local tax payments over the first 10 years and $2.5 billion in contributions to the MTA from 2026-2029.

Name

Resorts World New York City

Legal name

Resorts World New York City

Website

https://rwnewyork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Resorts World New York City operates NYC's first and only full-scale commercial casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack site in Queens, featuring 2,500+ slot machines, 240+ live dealer table games, a Hyatt Regency hotel, multiple dining venues, and a statewide sports betting app, serving tourists, local gamblers, and high rollers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino and Integrated Resort

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Casino Hotels (72112)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming services
• Integrated resort hospitality
• Live dealer table games
• Sports betting platform
• Hotel and dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Queens

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Core revenue from slot machines and live table games including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette. The casino operates with 56% tax rate on slots and 30% on table games, generating revenue for MTA, State Education Fund, and horse racing industry.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City offers hotel rooms and suites, with packages ranging from standard rooms to luxury suites. Valentine's Day package offered at $259 per room per night.
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining options including RW Prime restaurant, Good Friends Noodle House, Food Court with Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson, Rockaway Pizza, Popeyes, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Starbucks Coffee, The Market, Sugar Factory, Liberty Bar, and Bar 360.
4. Entertainment: Live entertainment events including concerts, DJ nights, boxing viewings, and special events at venues like Red Wall Art Gallery, Liberty Bar, and RW Prime. The property is expanding with a planned 7,000-seat entertainment venue.
5. Sports Betting: Resorts World Bet mobile app allows sports wagering from anywhere in New York State, complementing the physical casino operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Resorts World New York City operates New York City's first full-scale commercial casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack site in Queens, featuring 2,500+ slot machines, 240+ live dealer table games (blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette), electronic table games, and a Baccarat Club. The integrated resort also offers on-site hotel accommodations through the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport, multiple dining venues, live entertainment, and the Resorts World Bet mobile sports betting application operating across New York State.

Product overview

Resorts World New York City is a integrated casino resort operating at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. The property operates as a unified gaming and entertainment platform featuring a core gaming floor with Live Table Games (blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette), Electronic Table Games, and Slots. The Genting Rewards loyalty program underpins the customer experience, while the Resorts World Mobile App provides digital access to account management. Accommodation is available through the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport hotel, and dining is offered through multiple venues including RW Prime, Good Friends Noodle House, Food Court, Sugar Factory, Starbucks, The Market, Liberty Bar, and Bar 360. The Resorts World Bet mobile application extends sports betting services to users across New York State. The property also features entertainment venues including the Red Wall Art Gallery and bar spaces. The resort is currently undergoing a $5.5 billion expansion that will add additional hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat entertainment venue, and 12 acres of public green space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genting Rewards: The company's loyalty program offering members rewards, promotions, and exclusive benefits.
• RW Prime
• Resorts World Bet
• Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City

Products and services

• Live Table Games Live dealer table games including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette operated on a dedicated gaming floor with over 240 tables for adults 21+ seeking real-time casino gaming experiences in NYC.
• Slots Electronic slot machine gaming with over 2,500 slot machines offering various themes, denominations, and progressive jackpots for casino guests.
• Electronic Table Games Virtual electronic table game experiences that complement live dealer offerings on the gaming floor.
• Baccarat Club Premium baccarat gaming experience offered as a specialized area within the casino for high-limit and dedicated baccarat players.
• Resorts World Bet Mobile sports betting application that allows users in New York State to place sports wagers from anywhere within state boundaries; users must be 21+ and physically located in New York to place bets.
• Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City On-site hotel operated by Hyatt providing accommodations for casino guests and travelers near JFK Airport, featuring accessible rooms, Regency Club with complimentary breakfast, meeting and event spaces, and inclusive package offerings.
• RW Prime Upscale fine dining restaurant featuring East-meets-West flavors and handcrafted cocktails, open seven days a week for resort guests and visitors.
• Good Friends Noodle House Asian cuisine restaurant offering noodle dishes and other traditional fare within the resort.
• Food Court Quick-service dining collection including Vibe BBQ by Marcus Samuelsson, Rockaway Pizza, Popeyes, and Brooklyn Dumpling Shop.
• Sugar Factory Restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and dessert items including American cuisine and confectionery offerings.
• Starbucks Coffee On-site Starbucks location providing coffee beverages and light refreshments for resort guests.
• The Market Food market and convenience dining option providing grab-and-go food and beverage selections.
• Liberty Bar Bar and lounge area within the casino offering drinks and casual viewing of sporting events.
• Bar 360

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.5 billion in MTA contributions over four years (2026-2029)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIFA World Cup 26 / NYNJ Host CommitteecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2026Resorts World NYC served as sponsor of NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ at Louis Armstrong Stadium, providing free fan destination experience, co-sponsoring opening concert with Nas, and donating 100 VIP tickets to local community organizations.
• Cirrus Real Estate PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Cirrus Real Estate Partners co-purchased a Jamaica, Queens parking garage with Resorts World for $46.1 million, with plans to redevelop the site into 700 housing units, demonstrating real estate development partnership for community benefit.
• AGIBOT (Shanghai)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenting Malaysia Berhad signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai-based AGIBOT to explore the use of embodied AI robotics across its leisure, hospitality, and entertainment businesses, potentially including Resorts World NYC.
• Hyatt (Hyatt Regency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City operates as an on-site hotel partner within the Resorts World property, offering 13 accessible guest rooms, Regency Club amenities, meeting spaces, and inclusive packages.
• New York Racing Association (NYRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership involves horse racing industry funding through gaming tax contributions. Aqueduct Racetrack consolidation will direct funds to NYRA for operations at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course following $550 million renovation.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Bally's Atlantic City: Bally's Corporation-operated integrated casino resort in Atlantic City with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Comparable integrated resort structure and Bally's brand will also compete with RWNYC through Bally's planned NYC casino project in the Bronx.
• Resorts World Catskills: Sister Genting-operated integrated casino resort in the Catskills region of New York. Shares brand, Genting Rewards loyalty program, and operational approach with RWNYC, serving the broader New York State gaming market with a smaller but comparable integrated resort format.
• Mohegan Sun: Large-scale integrated casino resort in Connecticut operated by the Mohegan Tribe, featuring hotel, gaming, dining, and arena entertainment. Comparable in scale of gaming floor, integrated resort structure, and Northeast U.S. regional market positioning.
• Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa: MGM Resorts-operated flagship Atlantic City integrated casino resort combining gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Closest scaled urban-adjacent integrated resort peer with comparable mix of high-end gaming, hotel, and destination amenities.
• Resorts World Las Vegas: Flagship Genting-operated integrated resort on the Las Vegas Strip with hotel, casino, dining, and entertainment. Sister property sharing brand, loyalty program integration (Genting Rewards), and operational playbook — the closest model for RWNYC's planned $5.5B expansion into a full integrated resort.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Mashantucket Pequot-operated integrated casino resort in Connecticut with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment venues. Comparable integrated resort format serving the Northeast regional gaming market with similar scale and lodging/gaming/entertainment mix.
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City: Integrated casino resort in Atlantic City operated by Hard Rock International, featuring hotel, gaming, dining, and live entertainment. Highly comparable integrated resort structure; notably relevant because Hard Rock's NYC project (Metropolitan Park) will be RWNYC's direct competitor in coming years.
• Ocean Casino Resort: Atlantic City integrated casino resort featuring hotel, gaming, dining, and beachfront amenities. Comparable mid-Atlantic integrated resort peer with hotel/gaming/entertainment mix and similar regional gaming market dynamics.
• MGM Empire City (Yonkers): MGM Resorts-operated video gaming machine and racino facility in Yonkers, NY, directly serving the NYC metro gaming market. Most directly comparable regional peer — same geography, similar slot-heavy offering, and competing for the same downstate New York gamer wallet.
• Wind Creek Bethlehem: Poarch Band of Creek Indians-operated integrated casino resort in Bethlehem, PA, featuring gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment. Comparable regional integrated resort serving the Northeast U.S. market with similar scale and amenity mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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