Center County will soon begin construction on its long-awaited casino

The casino construction at Nittany Mall will soon reach a new stage. This project has been discussed for more than a year, and now it has officially received all the necessary permits. It is scheduled to open in about a year. The gambling establishment Centre County Casino should create new jobs and attract regional investment, which will, in turn, provide reasonable tax deductions for the city budget.

Where will the new casino appear?

The gaming complex will be located in the building of the former Macy’s store. Now, the room is prepared for reconstruction, and the contractors are ready to start work. All licenses and approvals at the local and state levels have already been obtained. If all goes according to plan, the Category 4 casino will open in January 2026 and create 350 permanent jobs.

Land-based casinos are expected to be popular despite the active development of online gambling. The fact is that most modern gambling fans prefer to play via the Internet. Such a trend is observed not only in the United States but also in Canada. If you study TwinspinCA, you can find quite a few famous online casinos operating in both countries and many other regions. Therefore, there is no need for a modern person to visit land-based establishments. And many of them have already faced a decline in the number of customers.

How will the casino affect the local economy?

Previously, the investors presented a study in which they assessed the project’s possible financial benefits and social impacts. The local authorities are planning to conduct a new analysis to check the relevance of this data. There are many questions that need answers. First, the project has opponents who believe the new casino will become a breeding ground for crime. Also, community organizations would like to know what measures the authorities will take to combat the growth of gambling addiction among the local population.

“We don’t just want to update the numbers; we want to understand how the casino will affect health and social services. These are important issues that local people often tell us about,” the city council said. The new study should show just how important the launch of a new gaming facility in the city will be.

When can I expect to open?

If construction goes smoothly, Centre County Casino will open its doors in early 2026. It will be one of the region’s most significant new entertainment venues, attracting a flood of visitors and giving a new impetus to the development of Nittany Mall. Currently, everything is ready to start construction work on the site.

By the way, not all regions of the country’s locals are happy about the opening of casinos. For example, we can cite the situation in Coney Island and Broadway.