New York casinos up 248 per cent in October following launch of more table games at Resorts World

Slots were up 214.1 per cent with table games showing an increase of 399.6 per cent

The launch of New York City’s first table games at Resorts World New York City in April has boosted revenue at New York casinos by 248 per cent in October, when revenues reached $194.9m.

Figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission show that slot machines still generated the biggest share of revenue, bringing in $135.3m, an increase of 214.1 per cent, with table games generating $58.3m, an increase of 399.6 per cent. Retail sports betting brought in $593,224, whilst poker generated $740,441.

Resorts World New York City generated $134.3m in revenue, making it the state’s highest-earning casino. It has added about 1,600 slot machines and launched with more than 100 table games since receiving its full casino licence. Since then, the property averaged 275 tables in October, an increase from 242 the previous month. Weekly table revenue increased from $4.9m in the first week to $10.3m in the week ending November 1, with a high of $12.3m in the week ending October 18.

Rivers Casino Schenectady saw an increase of 14.2 per cent year-over-year growth, as revenue reached $20.2m. Resorts World Catskills experienced a 10.6 per cent gain, with revenue of $15.7m. Del Lago Resort and Casino saw its revenue increase by 3.9 per cent to just under $15m. Tioga Downs also saw an increase, although it was only 0.5 per cent, with revenue of $9.7m.