Michael Sklar, an attorney for the casino, said Tuesday that was a very optimistic plan and that casino officials now target early to mid-2020 opening of the facility.

Developers previously said they hoped they would be able to open the casino by the end of 2019. Mount Airy said that if it is given the green light by the Gaming Control Board, they expect construction to take about 16 months. That amount equates to half of the borough’s annual budget, the maximum allowed under Pennsylvania’s gambling laws. Full-time jobs will include three types of positions – gaming employees, administrative staff, and facilities workers.Īside from the gaming floor with 750 slot machines and 30 table games, the mini-casino will also feature dining and entertainment options.Īccording to early projections, Mount Airy Pittsburgh will contribute $400,000 a year to Big Beaver. The facility is expected to create 250 construction jobs and 500 full-time jobs once fully operational. Mount Airy officials said Tuesday that they will be targeting early 2020 opening of Mount Airy Pittsburgh, their Big Beaver mini-casino. Mount Airy targets early to mid-2020 opening of its Big Beaver mini-casino, the facility will look to attract customers from neighboring Ohioĭevelopers have previously said that with the site’s proximity to the 500,000-plus population of Youngstown, their facility would be able to draw visitors from Ohio.

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