Erie Slot Machine Casino Getting Closer to Opening

Presque Isle Downs has been trying to get the go ahead to be up and running, but so far their slot machines have remained quiet. They were having some problems with the Pennsylvania Gaming Board, but it looks as if they are going to be able to get past all of their issues.

The slot machine casino is now one step closer to being the fourth casino to open in the state of Pennsylvania, which is very exciting for them. Orginally they were planning on opening mid February, but the delays from the Gaming Board pushed back their opening date.

The state’s Supreme Court has ruled that they will now review the order that gave them their slot machine license, so now their legal obligations are in order. That was holding them up because they could not get their permanent slot machine license until it was cleared up.

The gaming board is swearing in their seventh member and filling the empty seat, which was also holding them up. Gary Sojka will be the newest member of the Gaming Board.

Depending on how things go, they could open this week, but first they have to have the board’s approval on several items, and they have to pass their test nights. Once all of that is completed, PA will have another slot machine casino to spend their money at. The Meadows in Washington County is scheduled to be the next slot machine casino opening.

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