Resorts World Casino in South Ozone Park unveiled a $5 billion proposal on Feb. 29 to transform the Queens gaming venue into a global entertainment destination, with the addition of a 7,000-seat concert center, 50 acres of new park space, 3,000 units of workforce housing, and public transit connections.
The casino’s proposal for the multi-billion dollar project also calls for the addition of a 350,000-square-foot casino floor dedicated to gaming, conference, and entertainment purposes, Resorts World announced.
Part of the process to begin implementing the proposed additions to the Resorts World Casino property, including adding tabletop gaming and the creation of Aquaduct Park, is contingent on the company getting a gaming license from the New York State Gaming Commission.
Resorts World announced its plans alongside key leaders of the company, legislators, and civic leaders. Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting Americas East, the largest Destination Resort operator with Resorts World branded properties, spoke on the additional benefits the project will bring to the area.
“When we stood here more than a dozen years ago to break ground on Resorts World New York City, our vision extended well beyond that already-ambitious original plan – today, that vision can soon become reality,” said DeSalvio.
As part of the proposal, Resort World plans to create a new 7,000-seat entertainment venue called the Ayu DayClub, where visitors can enjoy concerts, beverages, and the latest performance artists globally.
Nas, a legendary hip-hop artist from Queens, teamed up with the casino to support the new potential opportunities.
“This is an ambitious project that will give new opportunities to the hard-working families who call Queens home, attract top-tier talent, and build up the next generation of leaders. Clearly, with this project, the world is ours,” said Nas.
Additionally, the creation of over 10 acres of publicly accessible greenspace, including pocket…
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