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Plans have been rolled out by Mount Airy that will see a new property constructed in Beaver County, a short distance from Pittsburgh in the US state of Pennsylvania.

The owner of the state’s only family-owned casino, who also operate the Mount Airy Poconos Casino Resort in the Keystone State, plan to break ground on Mount Airy Pittsburgh in the fourth quarter of this year.

Pencilled in for a grand opening in late 2019, this announcement follows the purchase of 100 acres of land less than twenty miles from the Ohio state line.

Lisa DeNaples, owner and managing trustee of Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos, stated: “We’re thrilled to bring our four-diamond customer service, high quality entertainment and luxurious amenities to Beaver County and the surrounding communities, while contributing a positive lasting impact on the local economy.

“For over a decade, Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos has paved the way as one of the nation’s most dynamic, upscale destination casino resorts.

“Our thoughtful expansion into the Pittsburgh and tri-state area represents a huge milestone in our effort to do what we live and breathe every day: provide award-winning customer service and luxury amenities to more people.”

Mount Airy Casino Resort’s new Pittsburgh property is to house 750 slot machines, 30 table games and a high limit area, with guests also able to take advantage of a number of amenities.

Mount Airy, who has invested in excess of $1m into the local community of its Poconos entity, states the latest chapter comes on the back of its $21.2m winning bid for a category 4 casino license (referred to as satellite/mini casinos) earlier this year.

DeNaples added: “We envision the casino as just the start of building something truly special for the tri-state area.

“Imagine not just a casino, but a destination that raises industry-wide expectations and standards – serving as a phenomenal gathering space for celebrations and live entertainment, and bringing upwards of 700 jobs to regional residents.

“I want to thank the elected leaders in the Beaver County area for their enthusiasm and partnership. We’re excited to engage with community leaders and residents right away. Our goal is to become meaningfully ingrained within the community through robust job training opportunities and the support of local initiatives.”

Daniel Camp III, chairman of Beaver County Commissioners, commented: “This is an exciting time of economic development in Beaver County, that will be further spurred by Mount Airy’s new investment.

“I welcome the economic growth and entertainment options this will bring not only to the citizens of Beaver County, but to those in neighboring regions.

“After working with the Mount Airy management team for the past several months, I know they will be great partners for Beaver County and Big Beaver Borough.”