![]() "There was a lot of litigation in Philadelphia that we did not have in other parts of the state," Fajt said. That will make Philadelphia (population 1.55 million) pass Detroit (population 910,000) to become the nation's largest city with casino gambling.īoard Chairman Gregory Fajt said he's excited about finally getting SugarHouse off the ground after all the delays, caused mainly by litigation from community protesters, government agencies and disgruntled bidders. Thursday, after getting a final go-ahead from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. It is scheduled to officially open to the public around 1:30 p.m. ![]() The casino conducted test runs of its games on Monday and Wednesday, with the proceeds going to charity. "The fact that this was a four- to five-year process, it makes it all the more exciting." "We can't wait to welcome all the players," said Wendy Hamilton, general manager of the casino on the Delaware River waterfront. Now, casino officials expect thousands of gamblers to attend the first official day of business at the casino's 1,600 slots and 40 table games.
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