Members-only previews start January 19

Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and I can tell you that it absolutely lives up to the lofty expectations set by its ownership – The Cordish Companies – as the premier Philadelphia-area casino. Casino & Hotel Philadelphia project has run into problems with both the state and unions supplying construction workers. Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies and its contractor, Gilbane Building Co., could now be thrown off schedule in plans to have Philadelphia’s second casino ready for a late-2020 opening.

The new $600m Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will officially open to the general public on February 11, pending final Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval. The hotel-casino tweeted out details of the opening on Wednesday:

• Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is brand’s latest achievement making an impact on the society and bringing benefits to the people in the city of Philadelphia by creating more job openings during the construction of the building, as well as stimulating the local businesses, which is the brand’s main mission.
• Currently, Rivers Casino Philadelphia is the only casino in the Philadelphia city limits.
• Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has committed to serve as a transformative development that will create maximum community benefits for the City of Philadelphia and its.

Live! Rewards Club members can attend preview days starting January 19. Previews are available on reservation and will take place until the public opening. Two invitation-only charity nights will be held at the South Philadelphia property on January 16 and 17, with proceeds going towards local non-profit groups.

beyond excited to go Live! in Philadelphia”

The Live! hotel and casino brand is owned by The Cordish Companies, which operates in the gaming, entertainment, and hotels sectors, among others. Cordish Gaming Group executive vice president Joe Billhimer said of the upcoming opening: “We are beyond excited to go Live! in Philadelphia and bring this world-class gaming and entertainment destination to the heart of the Stadium District.”

Ample gambling, employment opportunities

Once open, the Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will be one of just two casinos in the city. The property encompasses 510,000 square feet and will have a luxury hotel, event center, and numerous dining and entertainment options. The casino will house over 2,100 slot machines and electronic table games plus 150 live-action table games, including a poker room with 29 tables. A FanDuel Sportsbook will open on-site for sports betting fans.

over 2,100 slot machines and electronic table games, 150 table games, and a poker room with 29 tables

According to estimates, the Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will generate tax revenue of $100m over the first five years of opening, providing more than $2bn in economic stimulus to the region. The construction process, which began in 2018, created 5,000 jobs. About 2,000 permanent employment opportunities are on offer at the property.

Ensuring a safe opening

To ensure a safe opening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel-casino will follow its ‘Play It Safe Plan’. This extensive plan covers enhanced health and safety measures, such as regular cleaning, social distancing, lower capacity, and extensive signage.

As a result of rising virus cases in the city, new restrictions came into place on November 20. Entertainment facilities including the Rivers Casino Philadelphia and the South Philadelphia Race and Sportsbook had to close until at least January 1. They eventually got the green light to reopen on January 4 at 50% capacity. Indoor dining is not set to resume until January 15.

Cordish has other casino interests

As well as the new hotel-casino in Philadelphia, The Cordish Companies officially opened the new Live! Casino Pittsburgh on November 17, 2020. This was the group’s first casino in Pennsylvania, costing $150m to develop. The property contains 750 slot machines, about 30 table games, and a FanDuel Sportsbook. The operator also has its PlayLive! online casino active in the state.

The Cordish Companies also owns and operates the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. The group says the Live! Casino brand is set for global expansion.

Stadium District
900 Packer Ave (corner at Darien Street)
Philadelphia, PA

Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia is a $600 million casino complex opened Feb. 11, 2021 by the Cordish Companies. The property includes a major casino, hotel, dining and entertainment destination in the Stadium District of South Philadelphia.

Features

• Total cost $700 milliion
• Total size 1.5 million square feet
• 2,200 slot machines
• 150 table games including 33 poker tables
• Luxury hotel with 204 guest rooms and suites
• Restaurants - 6 minimum
• Entertainment venue with 10,000-square-feet
• 2,700-space parking garage

After years of legal delays concerning ownership the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board gave its go-ahead for construction

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a license for Live! Philadelphia as the 13th casino in the state in November 2014. Lawsuites from Sugarhouse Casino and other casino bidders delayed construction until the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the license was valid pending further Board investigation of the principal owner.

In August 2017 the Gaming Board completed their investigaation and voted a second time to proceed with the casino.

Live! Hotel & Casino got a final go-ahead for construction when the new Pennsylvania gambling expansion law was approved in October 2017. The legislation removed the ownership issue that had delayed construction with lawauits.

After further delays the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced in November 2018 the casino was given a 2-year extension to complete construction by 2020. The actual completion date became early 2021, In December 2018 Gilbane Building Co. was hired as the general contractor for the project.

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Live! Philadelphia Casino will open in 2020

November 29, 2018

Progress is being made towards the development of a casino in the Stadium District in Philadelphia. By 2020 the proposed casino could open.

Greenwood racing was recently bought out of the partnership by The Cordish Companies. Earlier this week, the sell was approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

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Cordish is currently working towards starting construction for the casino that has long been delayed.

Live! Hotel & Casino Philadelphia is the name of the gaming complex.

The original cost of the project was $400 million. New estimates will be $700 million to complete.

Maryland's Live! Casino & Hotel is also owned by Cordish.

In 2006 Philadelphia proper allowed for two casino licenses to be issued. In 2010 SugarHouse opened.

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Philadelphia Live! May be Dead

October 24, 2018

The property that would be the home of the proposed Philadelphia Live!, still remains undeveloped after a year. The Cordish Company and Greenwood Gaming own the property. According to reports, the companies are actively looking for potential buyers for the property.

Over $100 million has been invested already into the project. This includes the $50 million spent for a Class II gaming license. $40.1 million for a Class IIII gaming license. Also, an interactive gaming license for $10 million. If the new casino buyer is interested in offering sports betting, the new owner will need to apply for that license at a cost of $10 million.

It is unclear why the project is not moving forward. It is possible that the partnership between the two companies has dissolved.

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