The Sad, Wretched Reality of New York City’s First Casino
Resorts World New York City, the first casino in New York City, opened in Queens with a focus on slot machines and electronic gaming rather than traditional table games, drawing a diverse but subdued crowd. The atmosphere is described as overwhelming and isolating, lacking the glamour associated with casinos in other major cities. The venue is part of a broader plan to open several casinos in the city by the end of the decade, replacing the historic Aqueduct Racetrack, which will host its final race in June.
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The Sad, Wretched Reality of New York City’s First CasinoThere’s no Vegas glamour at Resorts World New York City. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)Two days after Resorts World’s grand opening in Queens, I headed there to find out what gambling looks like in the financial capital of the world.By Will Rahn05.01.26 — New YorkNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to Listen5 minsProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration“It’s like watching a slow-motion mugging,” my friend Dale observed as we walked past the tables at Resorts World New York City, the first of several casinos that will open here before the end of the decade.It was late in the morning on a cloudy Thursday in southeast Queens, just two days after the casino’s public debut. And the place was already busy.
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