Questions
Still Surround Boyd's Pennsylvania Project
As reported by the Philadelphia
Daily News: "When Boyd Gaming Corp. announced
its intention to build a slots parlor in this
township just across the border from Chester
County, residents were left with many questions
about the project and its effect on the community.
"Two
months later, most of those questions have not
been answered.
"At
a meeting last week, Boyd officials shed some
light on several of the pressing issues facing
area residents.
"For
example, would a Las Vegas-based company that
owns casinos the likes of the Borgata in Atlantic
City and has six major projects currently in
the works around the country find its way to
a big field along Route 422 between Pottstown
and Royersford?
"Blake
Cumbers, vice president of development for Boyd,
said that like real estate, the top three factors
in siting a casino are location, location, location.
"…Cumbers
said Boyd discovered Chelsea's proposal for
the Philadelphia Premium Outlets only after
the gaming company settled on Limerick. The
site is insulated from the potential threat
of expanded gaming in neighboring states because
it is far enough away from state lines, he said.
"…Boyd
is projecting 65 percent of its patrons to come
from the Philadelphia area, where casino-goers
will have the option of an hour-and-a-half commute
to Atlantic City, N.J., or a 45-minute drive
to Limerick. Except for table games, the Limerick
site would offer plenty of similar amenities
in addition to Chelsea's massive high-end retail
outlet center, which features more than twice
the amount of shops in Atlantic City.
"When
the project, which is planned in phases, is
finished, the result will be a $650 million
casino, hotel and conference center. There will
be 600 hotel rooms and suites, 5,000 slot machines,
seven restaurants, meeting and convention facilities,
retail shops, an entertainment lounge and a
parking garage…"
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