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Meadows Becomes a Resort

In what is undoubtedly a shrewd move on the part of the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, they are planning on adding a resort and spa to their existing structure. They know that in order to capitalize on the slots market, they have to give people another reason to come instead of just slots.

They want people to come to spend a night and relax – and play the slots. The track’s owners have come up with a plan to add a hotel, spa, harness racing grandstand, and of course a slots parlor. The slots parlor would hold 3,000 slots, and the casino will add a non-smoking section.

They found that many of their guests wanted to come and stay for awhile, relax, play the slots, and then go home the next day or maybe the day after. By giving them a place to stay they are answering a need that their clients have expressed a strong interest in.

The owners of the track, Cannery Casino Resorts, who are Las Vegas based, have introduced the slots and spa plans to the state Gaming Control Board during a hearing in Harrisburg. They are waiting to gain approval before they can move on with their expansion. The permanent building will combine the slots with harness racing all under one roof.

They are beginning work on the grandstand in about two weeks, and racing will be halted while they do so. The gambling board members think it is a good idea because it will bring in more business to Western PA. They said that the track is exceeding what they promised, and that makes them very excited.

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