Also included is a 7,200-square-foot climate-controlled bridge to the nearby Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) station. In addition to the casino facility, the project includes the construction of a five-level, 778,226-square-foot, 2,365-space parking garage with a bus drop-off area and lobby.
The casinos have 5,000 video lottery terminals and electronic table games. The third floor features 'Central Park,' a 70,000-square-foot event area with the main performance area/stage off the three-story grand atrium. 'Fifth Avenue Casino' features high-stakes gaming and is located on the second floor with upscale dining and lounges. Located on the first floor of the gaming facility is the 'Times Square Casino,' a multi-level entertainment venue featuring the largest video screen of its kind in the nation and an outdoor terrace. The Racino was completed at a rapid pace to meet the requirements of the allotted eight-month construction schedule. The scope of work included extensive sitework on 64 acres as well as renovation and construction totaling approximately 736,000 square feet occurring at the site of the existing Grandstand area.
The facility offers a unique gaming experience, combining automated table games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, slot machines, and Roulette with the added entertainment of the adjoining Aqueduct Raceway. was CMAR for Resorts World New York City, the only casino in New York’s five boroughs.
