Empire City Casino

An artist's rendering of the exterior of MGM Empire City

MGM Resorts Unveils Vision For Yonkers Destination

December 05, 2023

MGM Resorts International has unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination, MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license ...

New York politicians in the Yonkers winner's circle

New York Politicians Make It To Winner’s Circle

September 14, 2023

Members of the New York State Senate and Assembly raced for ‘power positions’ and bragging rights at Yonkers Raceway during the 2023 Legislative Pace hosted by Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts on Tue...

Empire City Casino Marks Milestone

October 21, 2021

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts marked a milestone 15th anniversary by surpassing $4 billion generated for New York State education since opening in October 2006.

Empire City Announces New Dining Hours

February 15, 2021

In accordance with Governor Cuomo’s most recent Executive Order extending the curfew for New York State Liquor Authority licensees, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts will expand hours of operation by ...

Rooney On His Upcoming Retirement

October 14, 2018

“I’ve always been busy working, and now I have to figure out what I’m going to do. Maybe I’ll become a good golfer.”

New York Breeders Comment On Yonkers

The Harness Horse Breeders of NY has commented on the recently-announced pending sale of Yonkers Raceway and the Empire City Casino.

Horsepeople’s Org On Yonkers Deal

The Standardbred Owners Association of New York has issued an announcement in regard to the deal to sell Yonkers Raceway and Empire Casino.

Deal Struck To Sell Yonkers, Empire City

It has been announced that a deal is in place that will see Yonkers Raceway and the Empire City Casino sold to well-established gaming interests.

Yonkers Raceway To . . . Move?

December 16, 2017

According to The Journal News of White Plains, N.Y., the owners of Yonkers Raceway are considering options for development of the 100-acre site of Empire City Casino, including talks of relocating the...

Empire City To Explore Partnerships

November 15, 2017

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway announced on Wednesday (November 15) that it has initiated a process to explore alternatives, including strategic partnerships, to best position this leading gami...

Hunger Action Month Recognized

September 20, 2017

September is Hunger Action Month and the food bank is able to feed four people for every $1 they receive. SOA of NY President Joe Faraldo and Executive Director Alex Dadoyan made the cheque presentati...

Another Sponsor For Dan Patch Awards

December 23, 2016

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), harness racing's largest and leading membership organization for industry communicators, has announced that Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway...

Toy/Coat Drive Presentation This Thursday

December 14, 2016

In what has become an annual tradition and much-anticipated by social-service organizations, Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway ‎President & CEO Timothy J. Rooney will present the hundreds of n...