When the hiring process was launched in May, the casino promised to give community members preference for the positions. That number is up from an initial estimate of 800 jobs.
The company plans to hire 1,500 permanent workers in areas including entertainment, hospitality, security and food services. Resorts World Casino New York City has received 10,654 job applications with more than 70 percent submitted by local Queens residents.
Over 10,000 Job Applications Submitted to Resorts World Casino NYC
