Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the New York metropolitan area’s most visited gaming venues, located in Yonkers, Westchester County, just a short drive north of Manhattan. The venue was acquired by MGM Resorts International, one of the world’s leading hospitality and gaming companies, in 2019, bringing the MGM brand’s international standards of service and entertainment to the New York market. The facility is based at the historic Yonkers Raceway, which continues to host harness racing, combining live racing action with casino-style gaming under one roof. The gaming floor features over 5,300 video lottery terminals, making it one of the largest VLT facilities in the state of New York. The site also includes multiple dining venues, entertainment spaces, and a luxury draft room area for racing enthusiasts. Empire City Casino is fully licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission and operates in strict compliance with state gaming regulations. MGM Resorts has invested substantially in the property since acquisition, improving infrastructure, guest amenities, and overall service quality. The venue is easily accessible by car from Manhattan and Westchester, and the nearby Metro-North commuter rail provides a public transport option from Grand Central Terminal. Empire City Casino is also a contender for one of the new downstate commercial casino licences being evaluated by New York State.