SugarHouse Casino completes new structure

Set to open at the end of this year, the expansion will bring a larger gaming facility, several restaurants, a multipurpose event center and 500 new jobs.

During the August 13 ceremony, the last beam was placed atop the lantern, a rooftop architectural element. The lantern marks the highest elevation point of the expanded casino building.

An evergreen tree was attached to that final beam and raised along with an American flag and a banner signed by SugarHouse Team Members. A long-standing construction tradition, the placement of the tree symbolises a safe construction site during the building process.

Those celebrating the topping off included Greg Carlin, Rush Street Gaming CEO, and Wendy Hamilton, SugarHouse Casino General Manager. Remarks were also given by State Senator Larry Farnese, Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla, and Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia Alan Greenberger.

“This winning moment has been five years in the making,” commented Hamilton. “We are thrilled to meet and celebrate this milestone today and grateful to all those who have worked so hard to make it happen. We can’t wait to unveil our new facility. SugarHouse will be a phenomenal entertainment destination.”

Upon completion, the $164m SugarHouse expansion will add 500 full-time jobs to SugarHouse’s current 1,100-member team. The expansion increases SugarHouse’s 108,000 sqft facility to approximately 260,000 sqft. The larger gaming areas will include 289 new slots, 44 additional table games and a 28-table poker room, as well as a multipurpose event center and various entertainment possibilities.