Harrah's Chester

Scheduled to open in Fall 2006, Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack is the crowning achievement of the redevelopment of 64-acres that were once home to Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. Representing a joint venture between Harrah's and local businessmen, Harrah's Chester will be the region's premier entertainment venue with a 5/8-mile harness racetrack and 2,500+ slot casino. The brand new facility will feature year-round simulcasting, a host of dining options, flexible meeting space and a 100,000-square-foot slots parlor.

Founded in 1937 as a bingo parlor in Reno, Nevada, Harrah's Entertainment is the largest casino company in the world with annual sales of $8.5 billion. In less than 20 years, the company has grown from four casinos in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City to nearly 40, including resorts. It conducts operations in 12 states and three countries.

Harrah's Chester at a glance:

• 2,500+ slot machine facility with restaurants and banquet space (scheduled to open January 2007 pending regulatory approval)
• 5/8-mile harness racetrack, simulcasting and racing concessions (scheduled to open in Fall 2006)
• 11,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space
• Built at a cost of $429 million
• Expected to bring new investment, 800 to 900 new jobs and increased revenues to the city