Organization And Nature Of Business	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Nature Of Business	Organization and Nature of Business Basis for Presentation Empire Resorts, Inc. ("Empire," and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "us," "our" or "we") was organized as a Delaware corporation on March 19, 1993, and since that time has served as a holding company for various subsidiaries engaged in the hospitality and gaming industries. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 include the accounts of Empire and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable for interim periods, and therefore do not include all information necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Our financial statements require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the Company’s opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The results of operations for our interim periods may not be necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may by achieved for the entire year. Liquidity and Capital Resources The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company anticipates that its current cash and cash equivalents balances and cash generated from operations, as well as the net proceeds of the Term Loan Facility, the Kien Huat Montreign Loan (each as defined below) and the $35 million required to be deposited into the lender-controlled account created under the Term Loan Facility, which are discussed below, will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements and the expected costs of the Development Projects (defined below) for at least the next 12 months. Additionally, following the opening of the casino project (the "Casino Project") to the public, which is expected to occur in March 2018, the Revolving Credit Facility (defined below) will be available for use towards the working capital needs, capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes of the Project Parties (defined below), subject to our ability to meet the conditions therein. Whether these resources are adequate to meet the Company’s liquidity needs beyond that period, including with respect to the costs of the entertainment village project (the "Entertainment Village Project") and the golf course project (the "Golf Course Project" and, together with the Casino Project and Entertainment Village Project, the "Development Projects") , will depend on the Company’s growth and operating results and the final designs and progress of the Development Projects. In addition, cost overruns, delays in the construction schedule or changes in design are among the factors that may increase the projected costs of the Development Projects, which may also require us to raise additional capital. Pursuant to the Term Loan Facility, Montreign Operating is required to deposit $35 million into the lender-controlled account holding the net proceeds of the Term Loan Facility and the Kien Huat Montreign Loan, which amount will be used towards the Entertainment Village Project. Of this payment, $15 million is required to be deposited by June 30, 2017, and the remaining $20 million is required to be deposited by December 31, 2017. The $35 million must be funded in the form of a further equity contribution to Montreign Operating, for which the Company expects to raise additional debt or equity capital by the dates on which the deposits must be made. Additionally, the Company expects to raise furniture, fixtures and equipment ("FF&E") financing of up to $40 million to complete the Development Projects. To raise additional capital necessary for the Development Projects, to meet obligations under the Term Loan Facility or for the general corporate purposes of the Company, we may seek to enter into strategic agreements, joint ventures or similar agreements or we may sell additional debt or equity in public or private transactions, including pursuant to the commitment of Kien Huat to backstop a rights offering of Empire in the amount of $35 million. The sale of additional equity could result in additional dilution to the Company’s existing stockholders, and financing arrangements may not be available to us, or may not be available in necessary amounts or on acceptable terms. As of March 31, 2017, we had total current assets of approximately $13.6 million and total current liabilities of approximately $57.3 million, which includes approximately $45.7 million in accrued Development Projects costs. As of March 31, 2017, our total assets included approximately $393.4 million of remaining net proceeds from the Term Loan Facility (as defined and discussed below), which will be used to pay the accrued Development Projects costs included in our current liabilities. The net proceeds from the Term Loan Facility, which are being used to pay the costs of the Development Projects, are presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as Cash for Development Projects. We have had continuing net losses and negative cash flow from operating activities, including a loss from operations of $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was primarily related to the Development Projects expenses in the amount of $4.3 million that could not be capitalized. Additionally, $52.1 million of the costs incurred for the Development Projects were capitalized for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Organization and Nature of Business

Basis for Presentation

Empire Resorts, Inc. ("Empire," and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "us," "our" or "we") was organized as a Delaware corporation on March 19, 1993, and since that time has served as a holding company for various subsidiaries engaged in the hospitality and gaming industries.

The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 include the accounts of Empire and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable for interim periods, and therefore do not include all information necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Our financial statements require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the Company’s opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The results of operations for our interim periods may not be necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may by achieved for the entire year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company anticipates that its current cash and cash equivalents balances and cash generated from operations, as well as the net proceeds of the Term Loan Facility, the Kien Huat Montreign Loan (each as defined below) and the $35 million required to be deposited into the lender-controlled account created under the Term Loan Facility, which are discussed below, will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements and the expected costs of the Development Projects (defined below) for at least the next 12 months. Additionally, following the opening of the casino project (the "Casino Project") to the public, which is expected to occur in March 2018, the Revolving Credit Facility (defined below) will be available for use towards the working capital needs, capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes of the Project Parties (defined below), subject to our ability to meet the conditions therein. Whether these resources are adequate to meet the Company’s liquidity needs beyond that period, including with respect to the costs of the entertainment village project (the "Entertainment Village Project") and the golf course project (the "Golf Course Project" and, together with the Casino Project and Entertainment Village Project, the "Development Projects") , will depend on the Company’s growth and operating results and the final designs and progress of the Development Projects. In addition, cost overruns, delays in the construction schedule or changes in design are among the factors that may increase the projected costs of the Development Projects, which may also require us to raise additional capital. Pursuant to the Term Loan Facility, Montreign Operating is required to deposit $35 million into the lender-controlled account holding the net proceeds of the Term Loan Facility and the Kien Huat Montreign Loan, which amount will be used towards the Entertainment Village Project. Of this payment, $15 million is required to be deposited by June 30, 2017, and the remaining $20 million is required to be deposited by December 31, 2017. The $35 million must be funded in the form of a further equity contribution to Montreign Operating, for which the Company expects to raise additional debt or equity capital by the dates on which the deposits must be made. Additionally, the Company expects to raise furniture, fixtures and equipment ("FF&E") financing of up to $40 million to complete the Development Projects. To raise additional capital necessary for the Development Projects, to meet obligations under the Term Loan Facility or for the general corporate purposes of the Company, we may seek to enter into strategic agreements, joint ventures or similar agreements or we may sell additional debt or equity in public or private transactions, including pursuant to the commitment of Kien Huat to backstop a rights offering of Empire in the amount of $35 million. The sale of additional equity could result in additional dilution to the Company’s existing stockholders, and financing arrangements may not be available to us, or may not be available in necessary amounts or on acceptable terms.

As of March 31, 2017, we had total current assets of approximately $13.6 million and total current liabilities of approximately $57.3 million, which includes approximately $45.7 million in accrued Development Projects costs. As of March 31, 2017, our total assets included approximately $393.4 million of remaining net proceeds from the Term Loan Facility (as defined and discussed below), which will be used to pay the accrued Development Projects costs included in our current liabilities. The net proceeds from the Term Loan Facility, which are being used to pay the costs of the Development Projects, are presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as Cash for Development Projects.

We have had continuing net losses and negative cash flow from operating activities, including a loss from operations of $6.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was primarily related to the Development Projects expenses in the amount of $4.3 million that could not be capitalized. Additionally, $52.1 million of the costs incurred for the Development Projects were capitalized for the three months ended March 31, 2017.