PA Stimulating US the Economy with Casinos Part II
Author: Chris // Category: Online Casino NewsCasino providers like Shuffle Master Gaming have always found Pennsylvania to be a good state for them. They have provided slot style games (or table games that are slots games in technicality) for years. “Pennsylvania was always a fantastic jurisdiction for us prior to table games being approved,” commented Shuffle Master Gaming Chief Operating Officer, David Lopez. He continued, “Now it’s an even better market. Not only does Shuffle Master provide games and all the accessories but electronic shufflers and chip counters.
Chief Executive Officer for Gaming Partners International, Greg Gronau, said of the Keystone State, “Pennsylvania is kind of the mother lode.” Gaming Partners International and other casino providers have been looking for a booster shot to get their businesses rolling again. A big help came this past december when CityCenter in Las Vegas opened its centerpiece and only casino Aria. Pennsylvania’s casinos would be the equivalent of five Arias. This is obviously a huge boost for casino gaming providers. “From a volume perspective, we haven’t seen an opportunity like this in quite some time,” Mr. Gronau continued.
All of the casino providers are jumping at the chance to get into the Pennsylvanian market. For most it will be the chance to get in at ground level to a fresh market. “It is a true startup market, but it also allows us to get our product out there for other casino operators to see,” said Chief Operating Officer for VisuaLimits, Ryan McClellan. His company was able to sure up contracts to provide table game management systems for the Parx Casino in Bensalem and the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Their systems allow casino managers to keep tabs on the activities taking place at their table games and in their pits. McClellan added, “We can see that Pennsylvania is a market that will continue to grow and change quickly.” Governor Rendell stated, that casinos would be good for Pennsylvania. It looks as though it could trigger business for many companies throughout the United States.
