Pennsylvania has long wanted to beat Atlantic City as the gambling mecca of the East. That dream has finally come true in December when Pennsylvania’s slot revenue scored higher than that of New Jersey.
Currently there are 9 casinos in Pennsylvania and there are still 3 under construction. The slot revenue coming from these 9 casinos totalled $189 million during the last month of last year. New Jersey only registered a revenue of $179 million for the same month.
Casinos in the Keystone State have come a long way. Table games have just been approved this month, but electronic table, slot machines, and horse racing were already allowed right after gambling was legalized in the state.
Gaming enthusiasts believe that the added table games will bring more prosperity to the increasingly progressive gambling industry in Pennsylvania.
Casinos in Atlantic City have experienced some decrease in their profits last year. This can turn out as good news for Pennsylvanians as lawmakers want their state to become the casino capital of the Northeast.
Analysts believe that 2010 will be the year when Pennsylvania would finally beat Atlantic City when it comes to casino revenue, although this might further hurt the now ailing gambling spots in New Jersey.
