Resorts World New York City opens high-limit International Room

Resorts World New York City opened the International Room, an exclusive, high-limit table games area, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. The VIP space made history as New York City’s first legal high-stakes casino table game venue.

Facility details

The 13,657-square-foot enclave includes 48 table games and three private gaming salons, featuring high-limit baccarat, roulette, and blackjack. Guests in the International Room have 24/7 access to food and beverage without leaving the high-limit space.

The International Room opening coincides with Resorts World New York City marking its 15th anniversary operating in Queens. Queens native Nas was on hand for the International Room’s opening.

Licensing and expansion

Resorts World New York City is located at the former Aqueduct Racetrack site near JFK International Airport. The property opened in 2021 as a racino offering slot-like video lottery terminals and electronic table games.

Resorts World New York City secured a full-scale gaming license last year after being chosen by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board. The operator received its concession to operate slot machines, live dealer table games, and sports betting in December 2025.

The International Room is part of the casino’s broader first-floor expansion that welcomed 57 table games and 147 slot machines. The Resorts World casino now offers nearly 300 tables and more than 4,000 Las Vegas-like slot machines across two levels.

Property investment

Nas helped market Resorts World for a downstate New York casino license, becoming the face of the $5.5 billion property overhaul during the bidding period. The $5.5 billion Resorts World New York City investment will add nearly 2,000 hotel rooms, a 7,000-seat arena, dozens of restaurants and bars, and 11 acres of green space.