Empire City Casino is a casino located in Yonkers, New York. It is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
The casino opened in 2006, and features 5,300 slot machines and electronic table games. .
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The casino is located on 86 acres (35 ha) of land, and has over 1,600 employees. It is the only full-service casino in the state of New York outside of Native American casinos.
In 2013, the casino generated $687 million in revenue, and $61 million in net income. In 2014, the casino generated $730 million in revenue, and $79 million in net income.
Empire City Casino has been a controversial project since its inception. Some community members have praised the economic development it has brought to Yonkers, while others have criticized the increased traffic and crime rates that have come with it.
The casino has been cited as a factor in the rise of prostitution and human trafficking in Westchester County. In 2012, a 19-year-old woman was murdered by her pimp after working as a prostitute at Empire City Casino.
Despite the controversies, Empire City Casino remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yonkers. In 2018, the casino was visited by over 8 million people.
