Current Projects - Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia
Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners, a joint venture between Foxwoods Development Company, L.L.C. and a group of investors operating as Washington Philadelphia Investors, L.P., was awarded a Category 2 Gaming License in December by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners plans to develop a first-class casino, known as Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia, on a 16.5-acre vacant parcel of commercial land east of Christopher Columbus Boulevard between Tasker and Reed streets. The project will rehabilitate a blighted section along the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia with a 3.7 million-square-foot facility that will include shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, a casino, and parking and public riverfront walkway. The project will progress in three significant phases, representing a total investment of $986 million.
The Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia project supports the city's long-term goal of economically reinvigorating the remainder of the riverfront, and will provide public access to the river. The site is easily accessible from I-95 from the northeast, southwest, and over both bridges into New Jersey, and is in close proximity to the Convention Center and Philadelphia's entertainment, restaurants, hotels and other attractions.
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has earned a reputation for luxurious accommodations, lavish amenities and world-class entertainment. Foxwoods Development Company, which is responsible for the management of all aspects of the operation, including gaming, entertainment, and food and beverage outlets, will bring that same level of quality and service to Philadelphia.
In addition to unparalleled service, Foxwoods brings a track record of success and financial stability to the project. Currently operating the worlds largest casino, Foxwoods will implement the operating expertise, policies, procedures, systems and philosophies to ensure that same success for Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia.
Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia's three phases will create a substantial annual boost to the region's economy, as well as a significant new source of annual tax revenues for the city and state.
Phase I will include a $560 million investment, which will provide:
- New restaurant and lounge venues open to the public, ranging from fine dining to sports bars
- Site infrastructure, including a riverside walkway open for the public use
- 3,000 slot machines
- A 2,000-seat showroom
- Retail shops
- An entertainment lounge
- A parking garage with 4,200 spaces
- Back of house support facilities
When permitted under the State Gaming Act, Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will invest an additional $223 million for Phase II of the project, which will provide:
- A new Riverfront and Pier 60 entertainment district featuring:
- Additional nightlife
- Casual dining
- Boutique shopping
- Public space for people to enjoy the water's edge
- Space for another 2,000 slot machines
- Additional food and beverage choices
- 1,200 more parking spaces
Phase III will represent a $203 million investment, providing:
- A first-class 500-room hotel
- A 21,000-square-foot full-service spa
- A 120,000-square-foot meeting and conference room space
- Potential condominiums
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