Seven Springs Resort Wants Slots
As reported by the Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: "Seven Springs, the popular
resort in the Laurel Mountains, wants to offer its
guests more than just skiing in the winter and golf
in the summer.
"Scott Bender, president of Seven Springs
Resort, confirmed Thursday that an application will
be submitted to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control
Board seeking a license for up to 500 slot machines.
"…Pennsylvania lawmakers last year approved
the creation of up to 14 slots licenses throughout
the state.
"At least seven licenses would be earmarked
for horse racing tracks, while five additional licenses
could be granted to stand-alone slots parlors, including
one guaranteed for Pittsburgh. Those licenses will
cost $50 million and allow up to 3,000 slot machines
at each location.
"…Seven Springs, a winter hot spot in
the region, has guest 350 rooms in its hotel, as
well as additional chalets and other accommodations.
The resort averages about 1.2 million visitors a
year.
"…Gaming Board spokesman Nick Hayes
said that resort license applications won't be considered
until later next year…"
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