More competition for Harrah's

Move over, Harrah’s, there’s a new kid in town.

Already waging battle with a casino just a hop, skip and a jump down
I-95 to the south (as gamblers are reminded by huge billboards along the interstate in the city), the Chester casino now has an even bigger threat.

SugarHouse Casino opened its doors Thursday on the Philadelphia waterfront.

It is expected to siphon off some city residents who routinely made their way south on I-95 to Chester.

Harrah’s has seen its take from its slots operation declining for more than a year. This can’t be good news.

A month ago, the casino took the wraps off its table games operations.
All reports indicate it has been going great guns.

But keep an eye on business at the Chester casino. Especially now that there’s another venue just up I-95.

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