The developer of a planned Bally’s mini-casino near Penn State was awarded a Category 4 slot machine license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Pictured is the Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, Friday night, March 20, 2020. Bally's has been awarded a license for a Category-4 casino in College Township, Centre County outside State College, Pa. near Penn State University. The developer of a planned Bally’s mini-casino near Penn State University has been awarded a Category 4 slot machine license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Since then, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said it conducted an in-depth background investigation along with the collection of public input from citizens, community groups and public officials. A public input hearing was held in College Township on August 16, 2021 and written comments were received through June 12, 2022. On Wednesday, a final hearing was held before the vote to award the casino license.
Upfront construction costs are estimated at $35 million, according to the gaming control board. The facility expects to support 350 full-time equivalent construction jobs. The casino expects to eventually employ 350 people as well. In January 2021, Bally’s said the cost of the new casino would cost $120 million. In September 2021, College Township conditionally approved the preliminary/final land development plan for the casino.
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