Mini-casino: What’s the latest on a York County casino?
FILE PHOTO: Patrons play the slot machines at Harrah’s Casino in Chester. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Four communities remain in the running for a mini-casino.
(York) — Penn National Gaming now will have until Sept. 12 to submit an application to open a mini-casino in York County.
The original deadline was Thursday, but the company asked the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a two-month extension.
The board recently granted that request. The vote was unanimous, said Doug Harbach, a spokesman for the state Gaming Control Board.
Penn National is still considering sites in Hellam, Springettsbury and Shrewsbury townships, along with its existing off-track betting site in Manchester Township, said Jeff Morris, a spokesman for Penn National.
“We wanted additional time to conduct further analysis on the sites and expect to make a final decision in the near future,” Morris said in an email. “Accessibility and enough space to accommodate both the facility and ample parking are two of the primary factors in determining the ideal location for our Category 4 facility.”
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