Apr 13, 2019 2 min read

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Excitement! That word, by its very nature, makes us think of new experiences, new adventures or even new beginnings. It also accurately describes the new feeling at The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel with the introduction of the entertainment venue’s new owners, Penn National Gaming. And as we welcome Penn National Gaming to Washington County, we also discover a new set of possibilities from North America’s largest regional gaming operator and a renewed commitment to the significant economic impact The Meadows Casino has on the Greater Pittsburgh Region.

The Meadows Casino has become one of the county’s largest employers and a significant economic engine since gaming was introduced to Pennsylvania over a decade ago. Providing employment to well over 1,000 team members who work at the facility, The Meadows Casino has created opportunities for thousands of local residents to provide for their families and increased the viability of our horse-racing industry, which supports countless agricultural families in our area. This, combined with the over $90+ million The Meadows Casino has contributed to the Washington County Local Share Account Program over the past 11 years, demonstrates the substantial positive impact The Meadows Casino has on our economy.

Now, as we welcome Penn National Gaming to our county, our excitement of the casino and its amenities renews itself once again. The casino has grown into Washington County’s most-visited tourist attraction by positioning itself as a premier destination that offers entertainment, great eateries, fine dining and hosts countless community events. The outstanding offerings at The Meadows Casino, such as The Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival, Meadows Lanes bowling, Bistecca Steakhouse, concerts from well-known entertainers, world-class harness racing and, of course, gaming has created an exciting entertainment destination that attracts millions of people each year to our area to enjoy our county and our amenities.

More than five million people visit The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel each year to experience the fun and excitement that only a world-class destination can offer. If you have not yet experienced it for yourself, join us in Washington County. This much excitement is hard to contain and even better when shared.