What are Pennsylvania's 'mini-casinos'?
York County could be home to Pennsylvania's first "mini-casino" - a new classification of casino that lawmakers hope will generate $200 million annually in tax revenue.
Chris Dunn, York Daily Record
Gamblers could hit the jackpot in York County this summer.
Hollywood Casino York has set its opening for August, pending customary regulatory approvals, according to a news release from Penn National Gaming.
And it's now looking for employees to work at the mini-casino at the York Galleria in Springettsbury Township.
The company has opened a career center to start taking applications for jobs at the casino, the release states. The center, which is on the lower level of the mall, adjacent to the casino, is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Jobs that are available include casino operations, food and beverage, security and surveillance, human resources, marketing and more, the release states.
Applicants also can apply online at www.pngaming.com/careers.
“We are thrilled to begin accepting applications from residents of York County and neighboring communities,” Erin Chamberlin, senior vice president of Regional Operations for Penn National, said in the release “We look forward to interviewing candidates for the vast array of jobs that will be made available in advance of our expected grand opening in August.”
The casino's development investment is nearly $120 million, including the slot machines and table games license fees, the release states.
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Pandemic pushed back opening
Construction continues on the new casino, which is located at the former Sears store at the mall.
The casino originally was expected to open at the end of 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic changed the timeline.
Construction was temporarily halted last spring to preserve money because of economic uncertainty with the pandemic.
The opening was pushed back until later this year, but now plans call for an August opening.
Road work at the mall was completed last year. The Whiteford Road intersection — the one closest to the casino — turned into right-in and right-out access only.
Casino expected to draw customers from region
The 80,000-square-foot casino is expected to draw customers from south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, the company has stated.
It will open with 500 slot machines and 20 table games, but that number could grow to 750 slot machines and 40 table games as allowed by law. The casino also will have a sports and race book, casual restaurant and bar, an entertainment lounge and a coffee venue.
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