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Monroe County could get slot machines as early as Fall
2007; the question still remains though, which casino will get the stand
alone slot machine license? It looks like the slot machine licensing board
will decide in December whether Mt. Airy or Pocono Manor will operate with a
stand alone slot machine license. Either business will benefit the local
economy and support tourism, so either way Monroe County will see the
positive effects of the slot machine revenue.
The Mount Airy Resort and Casino anticipates receiving the slot machines in
December and opening a brand new resort and casino, complete with 3,000 slot
machines in late fall of 2007. Anticipation of the slot machine license
prompted Mt. Airy to demolish the old Mt. Airy lodge—construction on the new
resort and casino will begin as soon as the stand alone slot machine license
is approved. Mt. Airy believes slots approval will boost their presence in
the Pocono’s while adding to the local community.
Pocono Manor differs from Mt. Airy mainly due to the fact that Mt. Airy
isn’t as established and well-known as Pocono Manor and the Manor has
maintained a presence in the Pocono’s since 1902. Pocono Manor anticipates
using the stand alone slot machine license on a slightly grander scale than
Mt. Airy. Pocono Manor will keep the existing facility however they will
expand on the structure to include restaurants, sporting area, a hotel,
convention center and more. Rather than the 3,000 slot machines of Mt. Airy,
Pocono Manor plans 5,000 slot machines after the renovations are complete.
The downside of Pocono Manor receiving the stand alone slot machine
license—the renovations and new facility will not be open to the public for
approximately two years.
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