Genting Americas East
- Founded
- 2010-01-01 in New York, New York, USA
- Headquarters
- 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, New York 11420, USA
Genting Americas East is a regional subsidiary of the global Genting Group, one of the world’s largest casino and resort operators. The entity oversees Genting’s casino properties in the eastern United States, most notably Resorts World Casino New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York. Genting Americas East was established after Genting Group expanded from its Asian and UK roots into the North American market, first securing a license to operate video lottery terminals (VLTs) at Aqueduct in 2010. Over the following decade, the company expanded its footprint: it opened Resorts World Catskills in 2018 (a full-scale casino resort in Sullivan County, New York) and later entered the digital gaming space via the Resorts World online casino brand in partnership with other Genting entities. The subsidiary also pursues development opportunities in Florida, where it has sought casino licenses, and in other Eastern Seaboard jurisdictions. Genting Americas East operates under the umbrella of Genting Americas Inc., which is itself a holding company for Genting Group’s Western Hemisphere interests. The company focuses on large-scale integrated resorts that combine gaming, hotels, dining, entertainment, and retail – a model it mirrors from Genting’s flagship properties in Malaysia and Singapore.
Detailed Review
Background and History
Genting Americas East (GAE) functions as the operational arm for Genting Group’s land-based casino and resort projects in the eastern United States. Its most prominent asset, Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC), opened in 2011 at the historic Aqueduct Racetrack. With over 5,000 slot machines and electronic table games, RWNYC is one of the largest VLT-only casinos in the country, consistently ranking among the highest-grossing gaming venues in the US.
Core Properties
In 2018, GAE opened Resorts World Catskills, a full-service casino resort with table games, slots, a hotel, and a spa, targeted at the New York City and Hudson Valley drive-to market. The Catskills property initially struggled with lower-than-projected revenues and faced several management changes, though it has stabilised under GAE’s oversight. The subsidiary also holds a minority interest in Resorts World Miami, a planned mega-resort for which Genting has long sought a casino license from the Florida legislature – a process that remains in political limbo as of 2025.
Digital Initiatives and Sports Betting
On the digital side, GAE operates the Resorts World online casino (iGaming) in New Jersey, where it launched in 2021 using the platform of its sister company, Genting Interactive. This move positions GAE to benefit from the expanding US online casino market, especially if New York legalises iGaming in the future. The company also participates in the land-based sports betting market: Resorts World Catskills offers a sportsbook via a partnership with BetMGM (MGM Resorts and Entain), while RWNYC operates a retail sportsbook under a temporary license.
Corporate Structure and Regulation
GAE’s corporate structure is relatively lean, with many shared services (finance, legal, HR, IT) provided by Genting Americas Inc. from the New York office. The company employs approximately 2,500–3,000 people across its properties, though exact headcount fluctuates with project development. GAE is regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission (for VLTs and sports betting) and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (for iGaming). The company holds no tribal gaming licenses but operates under commercial casino statutes.
Key Products
Resorts World Casino New York City
VLT-only casino at Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens, NY – 5,000+ electronic gaming machines, horseracing simulcast, dining, event space.
Resorts World Catskills
Full-service casino resort in Monticello, NY – 150+ table games, 1,500 slots, 330-room hotel, spa, multiple restaurants, entertainment venue.
Resorts World Online Casino
iGaming platform (slots, table games) licensed in New Jersey; operated under the Resorts World brand via partner platform.
Resorts World Sportsbook (retail)
Land-based sportsbook at Resorts World Catskills (powered by BetMGM) and a retail location at RWNYC.
Resorts World Miami (proposed)
Planned integrated resort on bayfront land in downtown Miami; pending legislative approval for casino license.
Offices & Headcount
2800 employees (approx.)
Recent News
Resorts World NYC Boosts Slot Floor Past 4,000; Las Vegas Venue Launches AI Payments
Resorts World New York City has expanded its casino floor with over 1,400 new slot machines, bringing its total to more than 4,000, while its Las Vegas property integrated AI payments from Ordr Technologies at nightclub and dayclub venues.
2026-07-21