First Vegas-style casino opens in New York City
Resorts World has opened the first Vegas-style casino in New York City, creating over 1,200 jobs and planning for more. The casino features various table games and is also developing a sportsbook, the city's first. While the project has garnered excitement, it faces criticism from locals concerned about potential crime and traffic increases.
- ▪Resorts World has opened the first Vegas-style casino in New York City.
- ▪The casino has created over 1,200 jobs and anticipates hiring an additional 500 by summer.
- ▪The project has faced criticism from locals regarding potential crime and traffic issues.
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- ▪ New York City's first full casino with live table games opens — The Washington Times
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To run roulette, craps, baccarat and blackjack, Resorts World recruited some dealers from casinos in other states. But it also is running a kind of dealer college, training locals to handle the table action. The company says the current expansion has already created more than 1,200 new jobs, with another 500 new hires anticipated by this summer. Though it's not yet open, the company is also building a sportsbook, which will be the city's first. "We have hit the jackpot, Queens!" pronounced Borough President Donovan Richards at the ceremonial opening."I have always dreamt of Queens being an international entertainment hub, and this certainly is part of that puzzle," Richards said. Queens-raised hip-hop star Nas is a partner in the project and performed at the opening.
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