Penn National Proceeds With Pennsylvania Mini-Casinos

Penn National Gaming will invest $120 million in a mini-casino in a former Sears department store at a mall in Springettsbury Township (rendering at left). The facility will open in 12-18 months with 500 slots and 20 table games at first, plus a restaurant and sports bar. Penn National officials also have narrowed down Berks County locations for a second mini-casino.