Still, there's competition from casinos in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. 'We have this wonderful environment which we're set close enough where we are a short drive from Manhattan, New York, or any of its surrounding areas,' said Ryan Eller, CEO, Resorts World Catskills. Two have already opened, given a head start, because this one is closest to the city. In 2014, the state approved table gaming for three upstate casino projects. The Resorts World Catskills is a $1.2 billion project that state officials hope will provide a boost to economically depressed Sullivan County.
'It's beautiful, it's well worth the hour and 15 minutes it takes to get here from New Jersey.' 'I love it,' said Ann Williams, a patron. The luxury casino has more than 150 live table games and more than 2,000 slot machines. The debut of a 100,000 square foot full-fledged casino in Monticello that brings Las Vegas-style gaming closer to the metropolitan area. sharp, patrons from near and far hoping it is their lucky day.
MONTICELLO, Sullivan County (WABC) - Resorts World Casinoopened its doors for the first time in the Catskills, weeks ahead of schedule.
