Sugarhouse Casino
The first gambling hall in Philadelphia, Sugarhouse Casino, will open today after much delay and debate. Philadelphia goes right up into the same league as Las Vegas and Atlantic city in the gambling stakes as gamblers can celebrate the right to gamble in their own city.
Those who support the initiative say that the casino will work as an economic engine for Philadelphia and will attract many tourists from all over the world. The other party show their indignation, as in their opinion SugarHouse Casino will create a gap between the local high rollers and the poverty of the city.As the opening party is about to begin, they all will have to accept the idea that the casino is now part of the Philadelphia experience for anyone.
Inside of the SugarHouse casino one can find 1,600 slot machines and 40 tables for games like roulette and poker. Over $ 1 billion in gaming taxes are expected to flow towards the City of Philadelphia in the first five years of activity.
