Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is the second Cordish Cos. property to open in recent months, joining Live! Casino Pittsburgh which opened in Hempfield Township this past November.
The Philadelphia casino-resort covers 510,000 sq. ft. with more than 2,100 slots and electronic table games, 150 live-action table games, a 12-story 208-room hotel, and a FanDuel Sportsbook among other amenities.
Its location is within short distance of three professional stadiums: Wells Fargo Center, home of the NBA’s 76ers and NHL’s Flyers; Lincoln Financial Stadium, home of the NFL’s Eagles; and Citizens Bank Park, home of the MLB’s Phillies.
“As a family-owned business for over 100 years, today marks an incredibly special day for my family and The Cordish Companies as we expand our Live! Casino brand into the great City of Philadelphia,” said Reed Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “Live! Philadelphia is the region's premier gaming and entertainment destination, and we are proud to welcome our guests, Team Members and the community to go Live! with us. I'd like to thank Mayor Kenney, Councilmember Johnson, and local officials for their support for this project.”
The casino-resort is expected to generate $2bn in economic stimulus to Philadelphia, according to Cordish Cos. Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will employ approximately 2,000 jobs.
