PA casinos, what is in the future
June 14th, 2015 at 5:04:20 PM
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Is there such a figure to show the total revenue of all casinos in the country. I would be curious to see if all the addition of casinos has really made more money or just distributed it.
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June 14th, 2015 at 5:15:16 PM
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Quote: zoobrewHollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course has already opened in Youngstown Ohio only 25 miles from New Castle (edit) PA. If they must built a casino in W. PA I think that the Grove City/Slippery Rock area would be better, but still not a very good idea.
The WPA area could theoretically use a casino in the north Pittsburgh Metro area. Theoretically. People here are weird and many will not travel as far as Meadows and are "afraid" of "going into the city." However, the current Pittsburgh casinos draw heavy on bus trips from the I-79 corridor and nearby Pennsatucky. A casino up there cuts current business.
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June 14th, 2015 at 5:18:26 PM
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I think that total revenue has increased over the years with all the new casinos and looking at Reno, AC and Tunica some re-distribution has also happened. The question of "made more money" i.e. net profits for casinos is more in doubt.
June 14th, 2015 at 5:24:36 PM
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Quote: zoobrewI think that total revenue has increased over the years with all the new casinos and looking at Reno, AC and Tunica some re-distribution has also happened. The question of "made more money" i.e. net profits for casinos is more in doubt.
Yeah I should have said revenue and not made money. I can see new money when a brand new market gets one but when you add casinos in west PA I can't see new money. I would think it would just re distribute.
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June 14th, 2015 at 5:38:50 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanThe WPA area could theoretically use a casino in the north Pittsburgh Metro area. Theoretically. People here are weird and many will not travel as far as Meadows and are "afraid" of "going into the city." However, the current Pittsburgh casinos draw heavy on bus trips from the I-79 corridor and nearby Pennsatucky. A casino up there cuts current business.
Pittsburghers and their river phobea. In the 80's I worked with this girl in downtown who live in the east hills and had never crossed the rivers, except for twice to go to the airport for national guard deployment. To tell the truth I would be more afraid of going into some parts of New Castle than to the Rivers. I got lost many years ago trying to find the Meadows OTB parlor in New Castle and ended up going thru some not so nice neighborhoods.
June 14th, 2015 at 6:59:12 PM
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Quote: zoobrewPittsburghers and their river phobea. In the 80's I worked with this girl in downtown who live in the east hills and had never crossed the rivers, except for twice to go to the airport for national guard deployment. To tell the truth I would be more afraid of going into some parts of New Castle than to the Rivers. I got lost many years ago trying to find the Meadows OTB parlor in New Castle and ended up going thru some not so nice neighborhoods.
Rivers, mountains, it is all weird. You don't realize how silly it is until you move away and see that this is not normal behavior. I have tried to explain how if you grow up in the "south hills" then in the south hills you stay, and if you move to the "north hills" you will never see your friends again. You will make no new friends because everyone in every neighborhood grew up there and the places are about as welcoming to newcomers as is Ozone Park.
Of course this is a touch of exaggeration. But not as much as one might think. I will continue to say that the Holy Roman Empire had nothing on WPA when it comes to making little enclaves that are isolated to themselves.
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July 22nd, 2015 at 1:41:00 AM
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Live Casino first look
This resort may become the new #1 casino in Pennsylvania. Right now Parx is #1 in slot revenue, while Sands Bethlehem is #1 in table revenue (given their distance from NYC and Chinatown, and Sands experience with appealing to Asian gamblers). But Live! will probably take a big chunk from Chester.
Final report for fiscal year FY2014-15
Casino : gross revenue - taxes = after taxes (IN MILLIONS)
Sands Bethlehem : $492 - $183 = $309
Parx : $508 - $218 = $289
The Rivers : $348 - $158 = $190
SugarHouse : $270 - $107 = $163
Harrah's Philadelphia : $285 - $127 = $158
Mohegan Sun : $262 - $120 = $141
Penn National : $250 - $120 = $130
The Meadows : $243 - $118 = $125
Mount Airy : $184 - $81 = $103
Presque Isle : $131 - $65 = $66
Valley Forge : $109 - $46 = $64
Nemacolin : $35 - $16 = $18
Total : $3,116 - $1,359 = $1,756
Sands in Bethlehem is making far more profit on table games than on slots given the much lower tax structure.
This resort may become the new #1 casino in Pennsylvania. Right now Parx is #1 in slot revenue, while Sands Bethlehem is #1 in table revenue (given their distance from NYC and Chinatown, and Sands experience with appealing to Asian gamblers). But Live! will probably take a big chunk from Chester.
Final report for fiscal year FY2014-15
Casino : gross revenue - taxes = after taxes (IN MILLIONS)
Sands Bethlehem : $492 - $183 = $309
Parx : $508 - $218 = $289
The Rivers : $348 - $158 = $190
SugarHouse : $270 - $107 = $163
Harrah's Philadelphia : $285 - $127 = $158
Mohegan Sun : $262 - $120 = $141
Penn National : $250 - $120 = $130
The Meadows : $243 - $118 = $125
Mount Airy : $184 - $81 = $103
Presque Isle : $131 - $65 = $66
Valley Forge : $109 - $46 = $64
Nemacolin : $35 - $16 = $18
Total : $3,116 - $1,359 = $1,756
Sands in Bethlehem is making far more profit on table games than on slots given the much lower tax structure.
July 22nd, 2015 at 2:03:57 AM
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Quote: GWAEIs there such a figure to show the total revenue of all casinos in the country. I would be curious to see if all the addition of casinos has really made more money or just distributed it.
They may be under some pressure not to release recent data. Macau peaked for a running 12 months at close to $50 billion
USA Gaming Revenue: 10—Year Trend Total Commercial Casino
2003 $28.72 billion
2004 $31.17
2005 $32.77
2006 $35.27
2007 $37.52
2008 $36.22
2009 $34.28
2010 $34.60
2011 $35.64
2012 $37.34
July 27th, 2015 at 3:19:34 PM
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That's got to be really bad news to AC/LV/MS; with revenues that flat, it's got to be coming out of their destination customers staying home (assuming those numbers include Tribal properties and new state constructs) to a significant extent.
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June 9th, 2020 at 4:48:26 PM
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Well, here's some good news for PA casinos. Rivers Casino, Mountaineer & Meadows Racinos have opened up today. They are located in counties that entered the green phase this past weekend, but got there a few weeks after going to yellow phase.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxXC4XZX3VA
Here's hoping the remaining counties in PA do the same! Don't know if I can keep doing the 2 and a half hour drive to CT much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxXC4XZX3VA
Here's hoping the remaining counties in PA do the same! Don't know if I can keep doing the 2 and a half hour drive to CT much more.
June 12th, 2020 at 4:55:42 PM
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Monroe and Luzerne counties among the 8 chosen to go to green phase next week! Mount Airy and Mohegan Sun Pocono are located there respectively. So about 10-12 days possibility of re-opening them like CT.
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-pa-counties-green-20200612-aicjahhmkvdzfkx4h7sgrpapqe-story.html
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-pa-counties-green-20200612-aicjahhmkvdzfkx4h7sgrpapqe-story.html
June 15th, 2020 at 3:56:34 PM
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Hollywood Casino in Grantville, PA will open on Friday with No Sportsbook or Poker Room. Dauphin county, where Grantville is located, will go into green phase that same day coincidentally.
https://www.hollywoodpnrc.com/
Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs is scheduled to open on Monday the 22nd, also among the counties going to green phase on Friday.
https://mohegansunpocono.com/
Last one on the list is Mount Airy and they should more than likely re-open by next week as well!
https://www.hollywoodpnrc.com/
Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs is scheduled to open on Monday the 22nd, also among the counties going to green phase on Friday.
https://mohegansunpocono.com/
Last one on the list is Mount Airy and they should more than likely re-open by next week as well!
June 17th, 2020 at 3:53:16 PM
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https://mountairycasino.com/
As I had predicted, Mount Airy in the Poconos is scheduled to open on Monday June 22nd. Great news for locals and my home away from home!
As I had predicted, Mount Airy in the Poconos is scheduled to open on Monday June 22nd. Great news for locals and my home away from home!
June 24th, 2020 at 5:33:19 PM
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Presque Isles Casino opens Friday 6/26 at noon.
June 26th, 2020 at 1:37:34 PM
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Wind Creek Bethlehem opening up on Monday, will probably be quite a crowd there.
I've been to Mount Airy twice this week and it wasn't too crowded beyond the first day. $25 min. BJ tables with about 8 tables open. I was told there would be a waiting list for spots, but that fell apart pretty quickly when people on the list would just jump onto the first open chair.
The smoking was a bit overwhelming, but having a mask certainly helps with the smell. They were NOT taking temperatures or even a head count at the main entrance. I'm hoping that changes this weekend and/or next weekend with the crowd sure to pile in, but Mt. Airy is pretty well known for cutting corners and pinching pennies.
I've been to Mount Airy twice this week and it wasn't too crowded beyond the first day. $25 min. BJ tables with about 8 tables open. I was told there would be a waiting list for spots, but that fell apart pretty quickly when people on the list would just jump onto the first open chair.
The smoking was a bit overwhelming, but having a mask certainly helps with the smell. They were NOT taking temperatures or even a head count at the main entrance. I'm hoping that changes this weekend and/or next weekend with the crowd sure to pile in, but Mt. Airy is pretty well known for cutting corners and pinching pennies.
June 26th, 2020 at 2:22:05 PM
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Quote: BedWetterBetterWind Creek Bethlehem opening up on Monday, will probably be quite a crowd there.
I've been to Mount Airy twice this week and it wasn't too crowded beyond the first day. $25 min. BJ tables with about 8 tables open. I was told there would be a waiting list for spots, but that fell apart pretty quickly when people on the list would just jump onto the first open chair.
The smoking was a bit overwhelming, but having a mask certainly helps with the smell. They were NOT taking temperatures or even a head count at the main entrance. I'm hoping that changes this weekend and/or next weekend with the crowd sure to pile in, but Mt. Airy is pretty well known for cutting corners and pinching pennies.
Yeah, Mount Smoky Airy
For Whom the bus tolls; The bus tolls for thee
July 4th, 2020 at 10:47:52 AM
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Quote: darkozYeah, Mount Smoky Airy
Not anymore, as of 5 pm yesterday, smoking is now prohibited in several PA casinos. I was there the minute the announcement was made and you could see the smokers faces go grey, literally!
July 4th, 2020 at 4:02:47 PM
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Quote: BedWetterBetterNot anymore, as of 5 pm yesterday, smoking is now prohibited in several PA casinos. I was there the minute the announcement was made and you could see the smokers faces go grey, literally!
Shocking they made the change at 5pm.
July 5th, 2020 at 6:15:36 AM
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Rivers casino shut down July 3rd.
I am a robot.
July 19th, 2020 at 6:44:33 PM
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Alcohol will no longer be served at tables, slots or bars in PA casinos until further notice. The dealers seemed happy about this, so they don't have to deal with casino drunks at the tables.
It will certainly affect patronage on weekends and nights, only the degens will show up and the old folks coming for their free toaster oven!
It will certainly affect patronage on weekends and nights, only the degens will show up and the old folks coming for their free toaster oven!
July 19th, 2020 at 7:07:18 PM
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Toaster oven? Did someone say toaster oven?
Today I drove 92 miles round trip for a set of Black and Decker pruning tools. At my casino there were no blackjack tables with a minimum less than $25, and half of the open spots were 6:5. I left with my free gift and was home pruning my shrubs less than two hours after set out.
I got a toaster oven for opening a bank account in town, sometime in the early seventies. I could use a new one. Please keep me posted on the next toaster oven giveaway.
Today I drove 92 miles round trip for a set of Black and Decker pruning tools. At my casino there were no blackjack tables with a minimum less than $25, and half of the open spots were 6:5. I left with my free gift and was home pruning my shrubs less than two hours after set out.
I got a toaster oven for opening a bank account in town, sometime in the early seventies. I could use a new one. Please keep me posted on the next toaster oven giveaway.
July 19th, 2020 at 7:36:29 PM
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Presque Isles just opened the rest of their table games.
July 29th, 2020 at 6:23:20 PM
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Was playing BJ at Mt. Airy on Saturday night and managed to sneak this photo of a Blazing Sevens Progressive Payout. A young guy from NY sat down with $140 in 20s and 5s playing to my left. He played 2 hands with bets on both side bets and after about 4 rounds he then hit 3 Seven of Spades for 10% of the Progressive which equaled $6618. At first he had no idea what he hit or how much he won and it wasn't until the pit boss hit the Jackpot Pending button on the screen did they realize. They actually thought they won the full amount of $66,180 and were jumping around & hollering.
Only to be brought back down to Earth with the lower payout amount. He tipped the dealer a single pink chip and slinked away to the cashier for his prize. Oh to be young again!!
July 30th, 2020 at 2:19:49 AM
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2) In cases of Multiple 10% Progressive Jackpots on the same table and the same hand;
a. Jackpots will be paid individually at 10% from lowest table seat number to
highest table seat number.
b. Example, both Seat 1 and Seat 5 hit for 10% with a Jackpot of $10,000. Seat 1
receives $1,000 (10% of 10,000), Seat 5 receives $900 (10% of 9000).
Blazing 7’s Progressive Rules
https://www.oxfordcasino.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Blazing-7s-Final-1.pdf
If the player had three 7 of spades, that would be a full 100% jackpot. The picture shows two 7 of spades for the player and one for the dealer. The dealer card doesn't count. I'll have to assume the player's third card was a black 7 but not suited.
a. Jackpots will be paid individually at 10% from lowest table seat number to
highest table seat number.
b. Example, both Seat 1 and Seat 5 hit for 10% with a Jackpot of $10,000. Seat 1
receives $1,000 (10% of 10,000), Seat 5 receives $900 (10% of 9000).
Blazing 7’s Progressive Rules
https://www.oxfordcasino.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Blazing-7s-Final-1.pdf
If the player had three 7 of spades, that would be a full 100% jackpot. The picture shows two 7 of spades for the player and one for the dealer. The dealer card doesn't count. I'll have to assume the player's third card was a black 7 but not suited.
July 30th, 2020 at 2:46:34 AM
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Some versions of this game use the player's three cards, other versions use the player's first two cards+dealer's upcard.
July 30th, 2020 at 3:04:38 AM
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Still would have been a 100% jackpot.
July 30th, 2020 at 10:13:50 AM
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Quote: ChumpChangeStill would have been a 100% jackpot.
No.
https://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/side-bets/blazing-7s/
