7,000-seat concert hall planned as part of Resorts World casino expansion at NYC’s Aqueduct Racetrack
NY Post
A plan for a concert hall at New York City’s only casino could bring superstar acts such as Katie Perry and Enrique Iglesias to Queens.
The Resorts World slots parlor at Aqueduct race track is unveiling a plan Thursday in hopes of securing one of three downstate casino licenses to offer table games such as blackjack, baccarat, poker and craps.
In addition to the table games, the expansion plan includes a snazzy 7,000-seat entertainment venue to host global superstars.
The casino already has a Las Vegas venue, Resorts World Theater, which is currently hosting a residency by the country songstress Carrie Underwood.
The Vegas theater has also featured performances by Luke Bryant, Jake Worthington, Tiesto and Ludacris. Comedians D.L. Hughley, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Theo Von have appeared there as well.
The development plan is projected to create 5,000 mostly union construction and 5,000 permanent service jobs.
