Were grounds for being skeptical of revenue projections for the newĬasino. Had its grand opening in early August 2009. The renamed and long delayed Rivers Casino License recipient didn’t have the capital to complete the project (known thenĪs the Majestic Star) and had to sell a majority stake to another investor. The North Side was selected but the initial Locations at Station Square, Uptown and the North Side. There were questions about where the newĬasino would be located as three potential owners pitched their ideas for Stand-alone casino was documented in a series of Policy Briefs ( Vol.Ħ, No. The first casino, Mohegan Sun at Poconoĭowns, began taking wagers in November 2006. Horse racing tracks along with a few stand-alone casinos. Legalized in 2004 when the state passed legislation allowing slot machines at We have documented the casino’s performance over the years and, in this Policy Brief, offer a summary of its 10-year performance versus expectations. After a tumultuous start, it gained its footing and recently celebrated its 10 th anniversary. Summary: In August 2009 the Rivers Casino had a long-over-due grand opening.
