Georgia Gaming Market Assessment - Pennsylvania Treasury

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Pennsylvania Wilds Vineyards, the Little League World Series, and Millionaire’s Row attract visitors to Williamsport and the surrounding Lycoming County. The rest of the region draws tourists with natural attractions, such as the Clarion River, and Kinzua State Park. The Alleghenies Region Altoona and Johnstown are both located among the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, known for their natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Both cities are also home to famous engineering feats designed to deal with the dramatic local terrain. Johnstown is home to the Johnstown Inclined Plane, a funicular built in 1889 that is reported to be the world’s steepest vehicular incline. Altoona, a former hub on the Pennsylvania Railroad, is home to the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Site, which celebrates a tight railway turn along the mountains that was an engineering marvel when it opened in 1854. State College, home to Pennsylvania State University, draws in the friends and family of students. Alumni also pack the schools stadiums for sporting events, especially football. Around the city, the Pennsylvania countryside, with its covered bridges, also attracts visitors. Dutch Country Roads Tourists flock to Pennsylvania Dutch Country to see Amish farm country and various Civil War battlefields, making this region the largest recipient of tourist dollars in the state behind the Philadelphia area. Besides local handicrafts, visitors also shop for bargains at the region’s outlet malls, as well as at a local Cabella’s outlet. The pretzel company, Snyder’s of Hanover, attracts visitors to its facility in the town of Hanover, as do other food companies with operations in the area. Finally, the town of Hershey, with its amusement park and chocolate factory, is located to the north, near Harrisburg. Berks County Reading and surrounding Berks County is included in Dutch Country Roads region for the purposes of collecting tourist data. Berks country receives a much smaller amount of tourist spending than neighboring Lancaster County. Every year, Reading hosts what promoters call the largest jazz festival on the east coast, contributing to the city’s reputation for quality offerings in the arts. In the surrounding countryside, the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary provides access to natural beauty, as do other State and County parks. UPSTATEPA The Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania is an all-season vacation and honeymoon destination for people along the Mid-Atlantic coast for decades. The mountains host hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing in the warmer months, while eight ski resorts provide winter recreation. Outlet shopping is an additional draw. Philadelphia and the Countryside Philadelphia and its surrounding counties draw the largest share of tourist dollars to Pennsylvania. Historic sites, such as the Liberty Bell and Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Zoo, historic homes, and various arts institutions are major draws within the city. In the counties that surround the city, Fort Mifflin (site of a Revolutionary War battle), The Innovation Group Project #054-11 August 2011 Page 15
and multiple museums celebrating the history of various immigrant groups and early settlers attract visitors. West Philadelphia West Philadelphia is home to the University of Pennsylvania and its many museums, including the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. West Philadelphia is also home to Bartram’s Garden and Friends of the Japanese House and Garden. The Woodlands, a National Historic Landmark District, features an early federal-style mansion, a cemetery, and Victorian sculpture monuments. Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region The Great Lakes Region, centered on the Eire County lakefront, is known for its outdoor recreation especially fishing and boating, camping, hiking, and hunting. Presque Isle State Park, Crawford Lakelands and tax-free shopping in Mercer County are some of the region’s major attractions. The Innovation Group Project #054-11 August 2011 Page 16
Page 2 and 3: Pennsylvania Statewide Gaming Marke
Page 4 and 5: INTRODUCTION The Innovation Group w
Page 6 and 7: ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS A
Page 8 and 9: Pennsylvania Total Population Regio
Page 10 and 11: $54,000 $52,000 $50,000 $48,000 $46
Page 12 and 13: Employment Employment is a signific
Page 14 and 15: Impact of Recession: Regional vs. N
Page 16 and 17: are the only private companies in t
Page 20 and 21: PENNSYLVANIA GAMING This section su
Page 22 and 23: Harrah’s Chester has become the s
Page 24 and 25: Philadelphia Market The following s
Page 26 and 27: for 1,700 cars. The first phase ope
Page 28 and 29: Mt. Airy Mount Airy Casino Resort i
Page 30 and 31: Western Region The Western Region c
Page 32 and 33: The Rivers The Rivers Casino is loc
Page 34 and 35: HISTORICAL SLOTS TRENDS AND SATURAT
Page 36 and 37: Number of Machines 30,000 25,000 20
Page 38 and 39: Number of Machines 25,000 20,000 15
Page 40 and 41: Slot Revenue ($MM) $1,000 $900 $800
Page 42 and 43: Slot Revenue ($MM) $700 $600 $500 $
Page 44 and 45: Western Region Presque Isle was the
Page 46 and 47: Pittsburgh Market The Pittsburgh Ma
Page 48 and 49: Population/Slot Supply Ratios Adult
Page 50 and 51: Statewide Machine Development: 2003
Page 52 and 53: Eastern Region Performance: 2003 Re
Page 54 and 55: Poconos+BethSands: 2003 Report vs.
Page 56 and 57: With an aggressive marketing and bu
Page 58 and 59: Atlantic City currently offers appr
Page 60 and 61: number of slots from 1998 to 2008,
Page 62 and 63: to include a minimum of three games
Page 64 and 65: Yonkers Gaming Performance Year Rev
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West Virginia Statewide Table Perfo
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Poker Revenue West Virginia Table P
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gamer visits thus generated are the
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The Innovation Group Project #054-1
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The following table shows the rates
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Baseline 2010 ($MMs) Eastern Alt. S
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2014 Status Quo ($MMs) Eastern Alt.
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The table on the following page sho
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Location Alternatives As shown on t
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limited individual potential, its i
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• LARGE o $250.0 million + in gam
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These were then input into a financ
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