Pennsylvania-based Casino adjacent to Penn State University secures a new alliance with Saratoga Holdings.
By: Grant M. (03/05/2025 11:09) IndustryPhoto by Wikimedia Commons, CC by-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)
Let's Dish
The long-awaited casino is on track to wow visitors with its grandeur, housing a jaw-dropping 300-750 slot machines and up to a cool 30 table games. Get ready to roll those dice!
But hold up, the casino's previous partner, the infamous Bally's Corporation, decided to jump ship last fall. Nevertheless, this project is steamrolling ahead, all set to open its doors before the blazing summer heat kicks in, around July 2026.
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When he's not working his magic, you can catch him breaking a sweat during a workout, casually strolling around the city, or planted in front of the TV, taking in the big game of the day.
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Related News
Curious about what else is happening in the casino scene? Check out these headlines:
- Hudson Yards Casino Project: A bigger fish in a smaller pond, with Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group, and Wynn Resorts involved. But exact slot machine and table game count are still under wraps[1][2].
- Las Vegas Sands at Nassau Coliseum: A $5 billion dream turned sour due to online gambling and stiff competition[2]. The company is now eyeing a redo to align with the vision of Nassau County.
- Norfolk Casino: A work in progress by Boyd Gaming. The transitional casino is due to open by November 2025, but the full facility, including a hotel and entertainment center, is slated for late 2027[5].
- The upcoming casino, set to open in July 2026, boasts an impressive array of 300-750 slot machines and up to 30 table games for patrons to enjoy.
- Despite its previous partner, Bally's Corporation, pulling out last fall, the casino project remains unstoppable, driven by Grant, a former athlete turned industry expert.
- Grant, a former Virginia Tech grad and sports enthusiast, will allow visitors a peek inside the casino before its grand opening, leveraging his expertise in sports betting and casino industry news.
- In related news, the Hudson Yards Casino Project, led by Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group, and Wynn Resorts, has been tight-lipped about its slot machine and table game count.
- Las Vegas Sands, once a $5 billion dream at Nassau Coliseum, faltered due to online gambling and competition, but is now aiming for a redo to match Nassau County's vision.
- In another development, Boyd Gaming's Norfolk Casino project is progressing, with a transitional casino set to open in November 2025, followed by a full facility, including a hotel and entertainment center, in late 2027.
