New York City: Resorts World Casino in Queens unveils $5B expansion proposal amid state license contest

New York City: Resorts World Casino in Queens unveils $5B expansion proposal amid state license contest

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  • Tea Kvetenadze, New York Daily News
February 29, 2024 4:17 PM

Resorts World Casino in New York York City unveiled a $5 billion expansion proposal on Thursday to bring an entertainment hub, concert hall and more to Southeast Queens — all part of its frontrunner bid to secure one of three full-fledged gaming licenses on offer from the state.

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The city’s only casino, located by the Aqueduct Race Track, hopes its plan to spur 10,000 jobs will sweeten their bid with the state when applications formally open up later this year. A license would allow them to expand their machine-based operations to include lucrative table games such as blackjack and poker.

The team behind the bid presented their vision at the casino with an event featuring Queens-bred rapper Nas, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and a long list of local politicians including Borough President Donovan Richards and State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr.