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États-Unis – The Cordish Companies ouvre Live! Casino Pittsburgh avec cérémonie d'inauguration

The Cordish Companies has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the opening of Live! Casino Pittsburgh, marking a major milestone for the company as the first of two Live! branded casinos to open in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Live! Casino Pittsburgh will be the first of two gaming properties that The Cordish Companies will open in Pennsylvania over the next several months as it expands the Live! Casino brand in the Mid-Atlantic region and into Pennsylvania for the first time. The eagerly awaited $150 million Live! Casino, located at the Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield Township, is scheduled to open its doors to the general public at 6:00 a.m. on November 24, 2020. Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, located in the heart of Philly’s Stadium District, will open in early 2021.

The Cordish Companies’ Principal Jon Cordish, Managing Partner Joe Weinberg and Cordish Gaming Group President Rob Norton were joined at the ribbon cutting ceremony by incoming state Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward and state Representative George Dunbar. Also in attendance were Westmoreland County Commissioners Sean Kertes, Douglas Chew and Gina Cerilli, members of the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, and numerous business and community leaders from the region to celebrate an exciting occasion that will cement Live! Casino Pittsburgh as a major economic and community anchor for decades to come.

“Live! Casino Pittsburgh is a world-class destination that will set the gold standard for gaming, dining and entertainment in the region,” said Jon Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “As a family-owned business for over 100 years, today marks an incredibly special day for my family and for The Cordish Companies as we expand our Live! Casino brand into Pennsylvania for the first time. I’d like to thank Senator Ward, Representative Dunbar, county commissioners and local officials for their unending support of this project.”

As part of The Cordish Companies’ ongoing commitment to the community, Cordish officials presented checks for $15,000 each to the Westmoreland County Food Bank and to Sage’s Army. The donations, intended to provide hunger relief and assist with substance use disorder in the region, were generated from test nights held by the casino in preparation for its opening night.

“The Cordish Companies has long embraced a culture of giving and community service,” said Zed Smith, Chief Operating Officer of The Cordish Companies. “Giving back to the communities where our projects are located and where our team members live and work is of upmost important to us. We will continue to explore ways to serve the Westmoreland County Food Bank, Sage’s Army and other community organisations that make Western Pennsylvania so special.”

Un an seulement après le lancement du projet Live! Casino Pittsburgh apportera à la région 188 millions de dollars en retombées économiques annuelles, 148 millions de dollars supplémentaires en retombées économiques provenant de la construction et 47.5 millions de dollars en recettes fiscales. L'installation créera plus de 500 nouveaux emplois permanents pour les résidents locaux et régionaux.

“To be creating hundreds of new permanent, well-paying jobs at this particular point in time is a real testament to the value this project is bringing to our region. I look forward to how the casino opening will bring renewed life to the Westmoreland Mall which has struggled under the recent Covid-19 restrictions and is a critical part of the commercial economy in Westmoreland County,” said incoming State Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward. “Live! Casino is a first-class property and completely exceeded our expectations. Every step of the way, The Cordish Companies has done exactly what they promised to do. They have been a terrific partner and we are excited to welcome them to Pennsylvania.”

The 100,000-square-foot, two-level property features 750 of the latest, state-of-the-art slots and approximately 30 live-action table games, as well as the industry-leading FanDuel Sportsbook. Located exclusively on the ground level, the casino is strictly for guests 21 and over. The second level is available to guests of all ages and provides a host of entertainment and food options, including live music and non-casino games. Live! Casino also features incredible access and parking, with over 6,000 surrounding surface spaces and more in the Westmoreland Mall parking garage.

“From day one of the conversation about bringing gaming to Pennsylvania, I have advocated for a property like Live! Casino because of the value it brings to the community in terms of jobs and tax revenue,” said State Representative George Dunbar. “At a time when good news and opportunity are hard to come by, The Cordish Companies is making it happen here. We are grateful for their partnership and we look forward to fulfilling all the promise this property brings to the people of Westmoreland County.”

The two-level Sports & Social Steel City is a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge offering guests the ultimate sports fan experience. The 445-seat venue is outfitted with state-of-the-art AV technology, including a giant 40-foot LED video screen, and a wide variety of interactive social games, such as bowling, a golf simulator, ping pong, darts and more. Sports & Social Steel City also features an official FanDuel Sportsbook and Lounge on the first floor. The venue serves a classic American Grill menu perfect for watching the game or a night out. This powerhouse concept is anchored at the front door of professional sports stadiums around the country, including Atlanta, GA, St. Louis, MO and Arlington, TX, creating a year-round fan clubhouse atmosphere with live music several nights a week.

To prepare for opening, Live! Casino has developed a comprehensive Play It Safe plan, an enhanced health and sanitation program that allows for ample social distancing, reduced occupancies, and vigorous hygiene and health measures for all guests and Team Members.

Les éléments clés du plan comprennent l'installation du système de purification d'air bipolaire Atmos Air de pointe au sein du système CVC pour traiter et purifier l'air de l'installation, y compris les particules virales. Le système est conçu pour effectuer 12 changements d'air par heure dans tout le casino, soit plus de deux fois la fréquence de la plupart des bâtiments commerciaux.

De plus, le système unique de gestion des machines à sous Reel Clear garantira que chaque client qui joue à une machine à sous est assis devant une machine fraîchement désinfectée et aura également la capacité de distancer automatiquement le client de l'invité le plus proche. Le système nouvellement développé peut arrêter automatiquement une machine à sous une fois qu'elle a été jouée et ne peut être réactivé par un préposé qu'après qu'elle ait été désinfectée. De plus, une fois qu'un joueur commence à jouer sur une machine nouvellement désinfectée, le système verrouillera les machines de chaque côté pour imposer une distance sociale dans les zones non protégées par des barrières en plexiglas. Le système permettra également à un client de demander le nettoyage de sa machine à tout moment.

The plan follows guidelines and recommendations from federal and state public health officials, along with best practices for the gaming and hospitality industries focusing on masking, temperature checks, social distancing, and repeated cleaning of high-traffic areas, slots machines and table game equipment.

«Nous nous sommes donné pour priorité de fournir un environnement sûr aux membres de notre équipe et à nos invités», a déclaré Live! Sean Sullivan, directeur général du casino. « Play It Safe utilise des mesures extraordinaires qui respectent et dépassent les directives de l'État concernant le COVID-19. Nous voulons que nos invités s’amusent et se sentent en sécurité.