Happy Valley Casino revenue rises in second month, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says

Happy Valley Casino in State College posted a sharp increase in gambling revenue in its second month of operation, according to newly released figures from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

After questions and concerns followed the casino’s first-month revenue report, the latest numbers show gains for both slot machines and table games.

Slot wagers jumped from about $6.5 million in the first month to more than $31 million in the second month. The casino’s gross revenue for slots — described as the amount remaining after taxes and other mandated payments — rose from about $713,000 in the first month to about $3.1 million in the second month. The report also shows an increase in table games revenue.

The new report notes that 17 slot machines have been added, bringing the total to 587.

Happy Valley Casino opened after close to six years of development. Gaming Control Board administrators said they are confident about its impact, noting that the casino is “not only producing hundreds of jobs for the community,” but is also “giving back with tax revenue that’s being used within the community.”

The casino’s original general manager, Eric Pearson, left last month. There was no word yet on a new general manager.