The 2nd application for a gaming license has surface in South Philadelphia. The group that
runs Xfinity Live is partnering with the owners of Parx Casino to propose a casino hotel
near the stadium complex. This brings together two established operators that have ties to the
region.
The Cordish group not only has ties to Philadelphia. They developed the Walk in Atlantic
City and open Maryland Live in Baltimore. They have a track record in undertaking projects
that have proven successful.
Bob Green is the owner of Parx Casino. He has manage to create a gaming atmosphere out
of a site that was known strictly for horse racing.
The vision of this collaboration is to grow the gaming market to captivate the patrons at the
stadium complex and the out of town guests. The thought is this is a market that is not being
tapped into. This will reduce the threat of cannibalization to the current casino offering in the
region.
The deadline for submitting an application to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is Nov.
15th. I'm willing to bet one more group will surface with an application within the next two
weeks.
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