Queens just got a VIP room, and Nas cut the ribbon. Resorts World New York City opened its new International Room on Oct. 22. The casino is calling it the city’s first and only exclusive high-roller gaming destination.
Inside the International Room
The roughly 13,657-square-foot space has 48 table games and three private gaming salons for high-limit baccarat, roulette and blackjack. Guests get dedicated hosts, upgraded drinks and 24-hour hot and cold dining without leaving the floor. The private salons can be reserved, with extras like karaoke.
Meghan Taylor, Resorts World NYC’s SVP of government affairs and public relations, said in the announcement that players who wanted this level of service “had to leave the city to find it” until now.
A Big Year in Southeast Queens
The opening comes as Resorts World NYC celebrates 15 years in Southeast Queens. It’s part of a larger first-floor expansion that adds 57 table games and 147 slot machines, for a property total of nearly 300 live table games and more than 4,000 slots.
According to the company, it’s also fewer than seven months since the property opened as New York City’s first full-fledged casino. In July, it broke ground on Phase II of a $5.5 billion integrated resort. The plans include a 7,000-seat arena, 2,000 hotel rooms, dozens of bars and restaurants, and 11 acres of green space.
Having Nas there fit the moment. The Illmatic legend is one of Queens’ most famous sons, and his presence tied the new luxury space back to the borough’s culture. Robert DeSalvio, president of development for Genting Americas East, said the company plans to hold “many events like today’s in the near future.”
Why it matters: Luxury nightlife and VIP experiences usually send New Yorkers to Atlantic City or Las Vegas. A high-end space in Queens, opened with one of hip-hop’s biggest names, shows the borough becoming a destination for culture, entertainment and big nights out.
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Source: Resorts World New York City announcement via PR Newswire, Oct. 22, 2026.
