The casino is easily accessible via public transportation and car, and has partnerships with several hotels in the area which offer exclusive Empire City packages. I actually prefer Empire City to that ghastly horror show casino in Queens.Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment destinations in the northeast. Have realistic expectations and you might have a great time. Don't come if you are expecting scantily dressed cocktail waitresses offering you free alcohol. Don't come if you expect shops throughout the casino the best you will find is a lotto machine so you can buy scratch offs. I find it very unprofessional not to respond to a loyal and frequent customer's email (but I'm not going to hold this against the casino) Bottom line - don't come here if you expect Atlantic City or Mohegan Sun. The staff is also very nice, however, I'm disappointed in the lack of response from my host when I sent him an email a few days ago.

Yes, some of the people can be loud but most people act civilized. For my money, it's Dan Rooney's or the food court. They also have two other restaurants that are rather lack luster. They do have a nice Irish Pub, Dan Rooney's and a high-priced, pretentious restaurant named Pinch (food is great but overpriced, small portions and just doesn't belong at this casino). There really isn't much to do if you don't like to want to gamble or eat. Yes, the slot machines are tight but I've also won some very generous jackpots over the years. Empire is not meant to be a destination casino -it's meant as a nice place to visit if you feel like gambling, want to grab a bite to eat, you live close by and are aware that NY state does not allow for 'live' table games. No, it does not have a spa, pool or health club. No, this casino does not pay as much as Atlantic City.

I have been going to this casino since they have opened.

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