Queens Democrats urge Hochul to resolve Resorts World slot tax dispute
Ten Queens lawmakers urged New York Governor Kathy Hochul to intervene in a dispute over Resorts World New York City’s slot tax rate. The casino pays 56% of slot revenue, while the New York State Gaming Commission says a separate horse-racing funding obligation could add 16 percentage points, taking the combined rate to 72%; the additional payments would total about $150 million annually over 15 years.
The dispute could raise Resorts World’s combined slot tax rate and affect its planned casino expansion.