Another mini-casino is coming to Pennsylvania, but not into Butler County.
Mount Airy Casino announced Monday they will built a 750-slot, 30-table game casino in Beaver County near the junction of Interstate 376 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, just west of Ellwood City.
Mount Airy Pittsburgh Casino Resort is expected to open late next year.
“We’re thrilled to bring our four-diamond customer service, high quality entertainment and luxurious amenities to Beaver County and the surrounding communities, while contributing a positive lasting impact on the local economy,” said Lisa DeNaples, owner and managing trustee of Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos, whose development has helped to spur more than $2 billion in economic activity in the surrounding area. “For over a decade, Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos has paved the way as one of the nation’s most dynamic, upscale destination casino resorts. Our thoughtful expansion into the Pittsburgh and tri-state area represents a huge milestone in our effort to do what we live and breathe every day: provide award-winning customer service and luxury amenities to more people.”
Earlier this year, Mount Airy won one of 10 mini casino licenses up for grabs in Pennsylvania. They committed to building a casino within a 15-mile radius of New Castle, which could have meant a location in western Butler County, specifically Lancaster Township.
“We envision the casino as just the start of building something truly special for the tri-state area,” said DeNaples. “Imagine not just a casino, but a destination that raises industry-wide expectations and standards – serving as a phenomenal gathering space for celebrations and live entertainment and bringing upwards of 700 jobs to regional residents.”
A second phase of construction will add a resort hotel, convention center, restaurant, pool, spa and salon, and other “destination-focused” amenities.
Mount Airy is based along Interstate 80 in the Poconos.
Pennsylvania lawmakers decided last year to bring mini-casinos into the state to help bring in more money.
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