OZONE PARK, Queens (WABC) — The Resorts World New York City casino in Ozone Park has now expanded to live table games, setting a new precedent.
A ceremonial first toss of the dice kicked off the grand opening on Tuesday.
Dale Grant has been going to the casino since it opened in 2011 and says it’s a whole new experience.
“You’re associating with live dealers, that is much more fun,” Grant said.
Resorts World New York City is located next to the Aqueduct Racetrack. Its expansion features more than 240 table games, including blackjack, craps, and roulette, and more than 2,500 slot machines.
The milestone is the first part of a $5.5 billion investment that includes future plans of a $2 billion community benefits package, a 7,000-seat multipurpose entertainment venue, and building up to 50,000 units of workforce housing.
Casino owners say that more than 1,200 new jobs have been created, including 950 new table-game dealers. The casino plans to have more than 2,700 employees by summer.
Resorts World was one of the first three casinos to get a full commercial license in New York City.
This is the first commercial casino to open in the 400-year history of New York City.
“It’s a big day for New York City, we back in New York City, I’m sorry Vegas, I’m sorry AC, back in New York City, Resort World did it y’all. We’re here. It’s a great time. Look at everybody. Everybody’s having fun. You know Nas did a good presentation everybody, we welcome it,” a customer said.
The other two are Hard Rock Metropolitan Park at Citi Field, and Bally’s in the Bronx, which will open on the property of President Donald Trump’s former golf course at Ferry Point.
The other two casinos will be entirely new complexes, which will take years to build and open.
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