Resorts World New York City Unveils $5.5 Billion Resort Proposal
Nearly 15 years after opening its doors, Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has taken a major step toward becoming the state’s largest fully integrated resort. On July 22, the company presented its $5.5 billion proposal to the six-person Community Advisory Committee (CAC), detailing plans to transform the 73-acre Aqueduct site into a 5.6 million-square-foot entertainment destination.
The proposal includes 6,000 slot machines, 800 gaming tables, 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat arena, more than 30 food and beverage venues, a luxury spa, 7,000+ parking spaces, and over a dozen acres of community greenspace. The project is expected to generate up to 24,000 jobs and provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue for the state and the MTA.
With all land-use approvals already secured, Resorts World says it is ready to begin construction as soon as it receives a license. “When it comes to completion and operational risk, Resorts World New York City stands uniquely as almost risk-free,” said Kevin Jones, chief legal and strategy officer, during the CAC presentation.
Celebrity chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Scott Conant, who will debut new dining concepts at the resort, joined the Resorts World team to support the project.
“We’re proud to have grown with the Queens community for nearly 15 years,” said Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting Americas East. “Today’s proposal lays out a transformative vision that will be a game-changer for the borough, the city, and the state.” If approved, the resort could open as early as July 2026.
