![]() ![]() Massachusetts is expected to legalize them, too.Ĭreighton University economist Ernie Goss says the motivation for state governments is pretty obvious. Casinos in Pennsylvania will start offering table games this month. You're also seeing a lot of that younger generation that grew up in the last 10 years watching the World Series of Poker on ESPN."īut soon, those younger players will have even more choices. The poker player is predominantly male, and a lot of retirees. "Slots players typically are female, 45 and older. And everybody's got to get out there just to protect their own share," he says. ![]() "It's an extremely competitive marketplace right now. SugarHouse Casino, under construction on the Philadelphia waterfront, plans to open mid-September.Īndrew Gentile, Delaware Park's general manager, says while poker isn't as profitable as slots, he hopes table games will bring in new business. Casinos in eastern and southern Pennsylvania plan to also add tables later this summer. Pennsylvania: Three casinos in western Pennsylvania, including The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County, and Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, will add about 200 table games this July. West Virginia: The Greenbrier Resort opened July 2 in White Sulphur Springs, with table games and slot machines.ĭelaware: Delaware Park in Wilmington opened in June with 42 table games, a 20-table poker room and slots. Maryland: In October, Penn National plans to open its Hollywood Casino Perryville in Perryville, with 1,500 slot machines. ![]()
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