Three full-scale casinos are set to open in New York City after receiving the green light Monday from the state’s gaming commission:
Bally’s Bronx, a $4 billion integrated casino resort with a 500,000-square-foot gaming facility.
Hard Rock at Metropolitan Park in Queens, an $8 billion integrated casino resort backed by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen.
An expansion project to transform Resorts World’s slots-focused facility in Queens into a full casino with hundreds of live table games, a $5.5 billion physical investment.
The first phase of the Resorts World project is expected to open as early as March 2026, and the other two projects are set to be completed by 2030.
One big question: What sort of role will these casinos play in New York City tourism?
Will Casinos Boost NYC Tourism?
The New York gaming commission’s facility location board said visitation would be anchored by locals within a two-hour drive, but they