Georgia Gaming Market Assessment - Pennsylvania Treasury

Western Region
In the Western Region, the location with the greatest potential to increase statewide revenues is
Valley View. Beaver Valley would face more competition from the Rivers and the Meadows.
Western Region Alternatives: Ohio Stand-alone Casinos Only
Valley View Beaver Valley
Facility Gaming
Revenue
Potential $160,166,350 $144,656,335
Net Gain to
Statewide
Gaming Revs $122,654,551 $98,267,161
However, the Western Region faces the threat of additional competition in Ohio, particularly the
possibility of a racino in Youngstown, which would be Valley View’s primary feeder market. A
racino in Youngstown 4 would reduce Valley View’s net contribution to the Commonwealth by
approximately one-third.
Valley View Impact of Ohio Racinos (Youngstown Scenario)
Valley View
Facility Gaming
Revenue
Potential $109,340,669
Net Gain to
Statewide
Gaming Revs $83,394,882
Central Region
In the Central Region, the location with the greatest potential to increase statewide revenues is
Altoona. Johnstown’s greater proximity to the Meadows and the Rivers limits its revenue and
impact potential, and Williamsport has a very small local market in addition to facing
competition by Mohegan Sun and Penn National for more distant markets. Although Altoona has
4 The re-location of Toledo’s Raceway Park to Youngstown still requires approval by the Ohio racing commission,
and a yet-to-be-determined transfer fee may limit the viability of the move. Regardless, two racetracks in the
southeastern suburbs of Cleveland would also have significant impact on Valley View in the absence of
Youngstown.
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