Resorts World NYC's $5.5B Expansion Wins Unanimous Support, Promising Thousands of Jobs and Tax Revenue
Resorts World New York City's $5.5 billion expansion project has received overwhelming support at its first public hearing, with the plan to convert the venue into a full-scale Class III casino promising significant job creation and economic growth for Queens. The news today is that the expansion, expected to open by July 2026, includes a Resorts World Career Center at Jamaica Station and an expanded training partnership with CUNY/York College. These programs will prepare local residents for careers in gaming and hospitality, contributing to the anticipated 24,000 new jobs. The project also involves adding 6,000 slot machines, 800 table games, 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat live entertainment arena, over 30 dining outlets, and more than a dozen acres of new community green space. Already a significant contributor to the local economy, RWNYC has paid nearly $5 billion in taxes since 2011 and generates about $1 billion annually. The news from the New York Times is that the expansion is expected to bring in hundreds of millions more in new tax revenue. Supporters, including all 44 speakers at the hearing, emphasized the project's potential for job creation and economic growth. RWNYC is already the largest employer of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO, with average salaries around $80,000. With unanimous support at its first public hearing, the $5.5 billion expansion of Resorts World New York City is poised to bring significant breaking news to Queens. The project promises thousands of new jobs, substantial tax revenue, and enhanced amenities, potentially making RWNYC the first full-scale casino to open in New York City.
