Empire City Casino News
MGM Yonkers seeks commercial casino license in New York
27 June 2025
MGM Yonkers submitted a $2.3 billion proposal to transform Empire City Casino into a commercial casino and entertainment destination.
Empire City Casino promotes Erick Isaac to Finance Management position19 February 2025
Isaac will also oversee the collection, sorting, counting, recording and secure transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars each month at one of the nation’s largest casinos.
Empire City Casino surpasses $5 billion for New York State education7 January 2025
Empire City recently surpassed the $5 billion mark in funds generated for New York State education, contributing more than $1.3 billion in the past five years alone.
Empire City Casino promotes Bill Regan to Executive Director of Marketing1 November 2024
In this new role, Regan is responsible for all marketing efforts, focusing on player development, special events and brand marketing for Empire City’s more than nine million annual visitors.
Yonkers Raceway celebrates milestone 125th anniversary14 October 2024
Founded in 1899 as William H. Clark's Empire City Trotting Club, the half mile standardbred harness racing dirt track was originally called “Empire City Race Track.”
Empire City Casino's Wheel of Fortune jackpot hits $2 million19 September 2024
The growing $2 million jackpot is the second highest in the casino’s history. The highest jackpot on record at Empire City is held by Theresa P. of Ossining, New York with a $2,919,162 win in 2018.
Empire City Casino Chief of Security selected as 2024 Rising Star: 40 Under 4017 June 2024
David Soltis has been chosen as one of 2024 Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 by The Business Council of Westchester, the county’s largest business membership organization.
MGM Resorts releases latest Social Impact and Sustainability Report24 May 2024
The report highlights strategies, programs and performance focused on creating a more sustainable future and making a positive impact on the lives of employees, guests, and communities.
Empire City Casino progressive jackpot reaches over $1.6 million2 April 2024
The Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot jackpot has reached second highest jackpot available in the history of the New York entertainment destination, and continues to grow.
Empire City Casino partners with Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center7 March 2024
The New York property will collaborate with Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center to host a new series of listening sessions for employees designed to promote responsible gaming and problem gambling awareness.
MGM aims to transition Empire City Casino to MGM Empire City30 November 2023
MGM Resorts International unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino into MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license for its historic Yonkers.
Empire City Casino employee wins Volunteer Service Award5 October 2023
The New York resort's Creative Manager Justin Grasso has been selected as one of three recipients across the country to receive the quarterly MGM Resorts Volunteer Service Award.
Empire City Casino hosted blood drive23 May 2023
Almost 40 employees, community members and guests of the MGM Resorts property donated blood that will serve up to 114 Local patients.
Empire City Casino partners with Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center4 March 2023
MGM Resorts' New York property is partnering with the Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center to support responsible gaming practices with March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Super Bowl LVII and mobile sports betting edition10 February 2023
We are two days away from the biggest football game of the year and we have betting suggestions from the Casino City team to consider ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts overhauls gaming floor7 February 2023
The New York casino announced the addition of more than 1,000 new games to its gaming floor, the sixth largest casino floor in the country and the largest in the MGM Resorts portfolio.
Over two dozen local nonprofits receive critical funding from Empire City Casino23 January 2023
Local charitable organizations have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants, cash, and in-kind donations, as well as employee volunteer hours, since the acquisition by MGM.
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts announces 2023 racing schedule12 January 2023
The New York property announced the 2023 racing schedule and its new leadership team taking the reins at the historic 124-year-old half-mile harness track.
Top 10 land-based jackpots of 202226 December 2022
Here, we take a look at the top 10 land-based jackpot wins of this past year as we prepare to move into 2023.
Tatiana Diaz returns to Empire City Casino6 December 2022
The former employee will serve as the Community Affairs Manager for the MGM Resorts establishment.
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