NYC's First Full Casino Opens in Queens After Decades of Resistance
Resorts World opened New York City's first full-scale casino with live table games in Queens. The casino opened more than a decade after New York voters approved expanded gambling and ends a 400-year absence of full casinos in the city.
Resorts World New York City casino opened its doors in Queens, marking the first time the city has had a full-scale casino with live dealers and table games. The opening ends centuries of resistance to casino gambling in America's largest city.
The casino comes more than 10 years after New York state voters approved expanding gambling beyond just slot machines. Previous attempts by gambling companies to secure licenses in NYC had failed for decades.
The new casino features live table games with real dealers and cards, unlike the electronic gaming that was previously available. It's located as Aqueduct Racetrack winds down operations.
This represents a major shift for New York City, which had resisted casino gambling for 400 years. The opening could pave the way for additional casino developments in other boroughs as the city's stance on gambling continues to evolve.
This brings Las Vegas-style gambling directly to NYC residents for the first time. The casino could change how people spend entertainment dollars locally and may lead to more gambling venues opening across the five boroughs.
Watch for other casino operators to seek NYC licenses and potential expansion to other boroughs.
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