In 2010 SugarHouse opened.It’s been more than three years since the state accepted applications to build a second casino in Philadelphia, and more than a year since the winner of that application faced concerns about racist business practices.Īt this point, construction still hasn’t started on the nine-acre plot of land in South Philadelphia that’s set to become the state’s newest casino: the Live! Philadelphia hotel and casino project. In 2006 Philadelphia proper allowed for two casino licenses to be issued. Maryland's Live! Casino & Hotel is also owned by Cordish.

New estimates will be $700 million to complete. The original cost of the project was $400 million. Live! Hotel & Casino Philadelphia is the name of the gaming complex. Earlier this week, the sell was approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.Ĭordish is currently working towards starting construction for the casino that has long been delayed. Greenwood racing was recently bought out of the partnership by The Cordish Companies. Progress is being made towards the development of a casino in the Stadium District in Philadelphia. Live! Philadelphia Casino will open in 2020 The Live! Hotel & Casino opened its doors on Februrary 11, 2021. The actual completion date became early 2021, was hired as the general contractor for the project. The legislation removed the ownership issue that had delayed construction with lawauits.Īfter further delays the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced in November 2018 the casino was given a 2-year extension to complete construction by 2020. Live! Hotel & Casino got a final go-ahead for construction when the new Pennsylvania gambling expansion law was approved in October 2017. In August 2017 the Gaming Board completed their investigaation and voted a second time to proceed with the casino.

Until the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the license was valid pending further Board investigation of the principal owner. Lawsuites from Sugarhouse Casino and other casino bidders delayed construction The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved a license for Live! Philadelphia as the 13th casino in the state in November 2014.

Entertainment venue with 10,000-square-feetĪfter years of legal delays concerning ownership the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board gave its go-ahead for construction.

Luxury hotel with 204 guest rooms and suites.

150 table games including 33 poker tables.

Philly live stadium casino