At least $250 million in renovations, including new hotels, retail sportsbooks and upscale restaurants, have changed the landscape for Pennsylvania casinos since COVID-19 closures in March 2020. The added layers of entertainment were needed to attract and keep customers and gain or keep a competitive advantage.
As always, any industry must adapt and change over time. That has been especially true for land-based casinos in Pennsylvania and beyond over the past few years. Pandemic closures and subsequent impact, in addition to increased competition and high inflation, have pushed PA casinos to reinvent themselves in an attempt to return revenue to pre-pandemic levels.
