Bally’s has cancelled plans to build a casino in Pennsylvania after putting an end to a three-year-old contractual agreement with SC Gaming.
The casino operator revealed that “corporate strategic priorities have shifted elsewhere”, meaning that it will no longer take part in developing the establishment in College Township, Pennsylvania.
“We are grateful for the collaboration and achievements we have accomplished with SC Gaming over the past three years,” said George Papanier, President of Bally’s Corporation.
“However, as our strategic focus evolves, we have made the difficult decision to conclude our relationship.”
Despite Bally’s backing out of the deal formed in 2021, SC Gaming is planning to continue the project alone with its expected H1 2026 projected completion remaining the same.
“As a part of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s application and approval process, I demonstrated to the Board my resources and capability to independently develop and operate this casino project without reliance on a third party, including Bally’s,” said Ira Lubert, Owner of SC Gaming.
“I have a proven track record of casino resort development in Pennsylvania, having successfully developed the Valley Forge Casino Resort during the challenging economic conditions following the 2008 financial crisis.
“With that experience, I am fully confident that this project will be a success, delivering a casino development that both College Township and the Commonwealth can take pride in.”
Bally’s had planned to begin construction in 2025 to meet the projected completion in the first half of 2026, and despite the operator pulling out, SC Gaming expects to keep this plan for construction intact.
Lubert added: “We remain on track to bring this transformational development to life for Central Pennsylvania, and I wish Bally’s continued success in their exciting ventures, including major projects in Chicago and Las Vegas.”
