Summary
- The property is located at the Newburgh Mall in Orange County.
- The casino will feature 50,000 feet of space.
- Electronic table games and slot machines are included in the launch.
Casino visitors can start prepping now for a new venue in New York, as the Resorts World Hudson Valley property will host a grand opening on December 28.
The property is located at the Newburg Mall, which is around 60 miles from Manhattan. The casino will include 1,200 slot games and electronic table options plus a sports bar.
Ready to Open This Holiday Season
The new property will open just in time for the conclusion of 2022 and the holiday season. President, Genting Americas East, Robert DeSalvio, commented that the casino is a shared vision with its Orange County partners to create an entertainment destination in the region to attract guests and visitors.
The property will offer benefits to the local economy as well as have a regional and state effect. DeSalvio said that the company is delighted to open its doors this holiday season and welcome guests to enjoy the many amenities of the new venue.
Around 200 construction workers helped build the casino with the full cost of the project coming in at $50 million. Originally, it was expected that only $32 million would be spent. The casino is owned and operated by Genting, a company known for its gaming operations in Asia.
Positive Effect on the Local Economy
As the New York casino opens, it will have a positive effect on the local community in several ways. First, it will bring 250 new full time jobs to the area. The average annual wage is $72,000. This income includes benefits.
The casino is expected to provide around $65 million in annual tax payments that will be used to support public schools in New York. So far, other Resorts World properties in the state have provided over $3.6 billion in school support.
It is also believed that the casino will provide a halo effect inside the mall where it is located. The property will play a major role in revitalizing the mall, which should help the current tenants. It is expected that new tenants will be attracted to the mall in order to take advantage of the traffic the gaming venue brings.
The new casino is located in the former Bon Ton department store and before opening, officials are encouraging players to sign up for the Genting Rewards program. The program offers rewards for loyalty members and offers unique options for everyone. Players can sign up for the program at no cost and be ready to take advantage of rewards once the venue is open.
Resorts World already offers quality services in New York State via other venues. The new property will join Resorts World Catskills and Resorts World New York City. Across all three properties, the company has invested over $1.2 billion.
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