Resorts World New York City Adds 1400 Slots and Breaks Ground on Phase Two of $5.5 Billion Expansion
Key Takeaways
- Slot Revenue: Generated $230 million in gross gaming revenue during the first 11 weeks of commercial operations.
- Table Game Growth: Weekly GGR increased from $4.9 million to more than $10.4 million by the week ending July 12.
- Expansion Milestone: 1400 new slot machines now open with Phase Two groundbreaking set for a 400-room hotel and 7000-seat venue.
- Market Position: RWNYC advances ahead of Bally’s Bronx and Metropolitan Park projects in the New York downstate casino race.
“The property’s slot machines have been incredibly popular.” Those are the words from Genting Americas East President Robert DeSalvio. He pointed to $230 million in slot gross gaming revenue over the first 11 weeks after Resorts World New York City became the city’s first full commercial casino.
The operator has now opened an expanded first-floor gaming area with 1400 additional slot machines. It is also holding a ceremonial groundbreaking for Phase Two of the $5.5 billion redevelopment. The timing comes less than three months after the April 28 launch of live table games.
Slots Drive Immediate Revenue on Expanded Floor
The new space includes a Dragon Den gaming area featuring 114 Aristocrat titles and 48 Dragon Link machines. This addition forms part of the long-term plan for a 350000-square-foot casino with 6000 slot machines and 800 live table games.
The full project also calls for 2000 hotel rooms and a 7000-seat entertainment venue along with more than 10 acres of public green space. When finished it is expected to be the largest casino in the U.S. Resorts World has contributed more than $5 billion to New York public education since opening in 2011. It has also committed $2.5 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a $2 billion community benefits package.
Table Game Revenue Doubles After Initial Launch
Maybank analysts described the opening week of table games as underwhelming. Data published by the New York State Gaming Commission shows a different picture over time.
Weekly table game GGR rose from approximately $4.9 million in the first reporting week to more than $10.4 million by the week ending July 12. Slot revenue stayed relatively stable in the $20 million to $22 million range during that period.
Combined weekly gaming revenue moved from $27.2 million to approximately $30.8 million. The figures indicate that overall growth since the launch has come primarily from table games. This revenue ramp supports the decision to convert the former racino into a full casino.
Downstate Competitors Navigate Site Work and Delays
RWNYC was one of three projects awarded downstate casino licenses in December 2025. The others are Bally’s Bronx at the former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point and the Steve Cohen-backed Metropolitan Park next to Citi Field.
Bally’s purchased the Ferry Point development site for $157 million in February. It filed construction permit applications for the planned waterfront casino resort earlier this month with a target 2030 opening.
Metropolitan Park began pre-construction work including site clearing in February. Reporting by the Queens Daily Eagle in May indicated that project was running several months behind schedule. Developers stated the early delays will not affect the planned 2030 opening.
As reported by Gambling Insider RWNYC holds a structural edge. It converted an existing racino operation rather than starting construction from the ground up.
Early Projections Underestimated Table Game Ramp
The initial underwhelming assessment from Maybank created some doubt about near-term performance. Those early figures did not capture the steady weekly improvement that followed.
This pattern carries a specific risk for operators and analysts. Revenue trajectories in new markets can shift quickly after launch. Projecting long-term viability from the first few weeks alone misses the operational learning curve that drives later gains. Combined revenue now hovering near $30.8 million weekly offers a clearer signal than opening week snapshots.
The First-Mover Revenue Trajectory
The data on the table confirms RWNYC is pulling ahead in the New York market. Strong slot performance plus the table game doubling create real separation from competitors still clearing sites. Operators watching similar downstate opportunities should track these weekly figures closely. Speed from license to full operations turns into measurable revenue before others reach the starting line.
