PGCB details casinos’ impact on horse racing
The gaming authority of Pennsylvania released its annual report that details the impact of casinos on the horse racing industry.
US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) released the Annual Racetrack Casino Benchmark Report detailing the impact of Pennsylvania casinos on the Commonwealth’s horse racing industry.
The report includes and compares information from the 2017 calendar year. Among the report’s findings is that the tax generated by the play of slot machines amount to US$239 million and was earmarked for enhancements of race purses, assisting breeding operations located in Pennsylvania, providing health and pension benefits for horsemen, and to support agricultural initiatives.
The report also shows that total dollars wagered on live races held at the six racetracks operating in the Commonwealth was up three per cent in 2017, exceeding US$700 million. The horse racing tracks operating in conjunction with casinos in Pennsylvania are: Parx Casino in Bucks County, Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie County, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County, the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Luzerne County, the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County and Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack and Casino in Delaware County.
