Land-Based Rising Star of the Year

GIA NORTH AMERICA

Land-Based Rising Star
of the Year

Gaming Intelligence Awards 2026 |Land-Based Rising Star of the Year

The Land-Based Rising Star of the Year category recognises the operator that has delivered outstanding performance, innovation and impact across North America’s regulated iGaming market.

This award celebrates excellence in product delivery, commercial success and contribution to the continued development of the sector.

Congratulations to all our winners!

Resorts World New York City is our Land-Based Rising Star of the Year after making history in late April by transforming from a leading gaming machine venue into New York City’s very first fully-fledged commercial casino – instantly becoming the largest casino in the state by revenue.

In just 20 weeks since launch, Resorts World NYC generated nearly $600 million in gross revenue, proving the demand for full-scale gaming in the Big Apple. The operator has already grown its gaming floor to over 3,900 slots and 242 live table games. But the best is yet to come. Genting broke ground in July on phase two of its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion, adding 1,600 hotel rooms and a world-class multi-purpose arena. A strong start, record-breaking revenue numbers, and a grand vision for the future make Resorts World NYC one to watch.