Live! Casino Celebrates Second Anniversary and Infuses More Than $155 Million Into Local and State Economy
Entertainment Facility's Economic Impact Boosted by 17% Increase over Previous 12 Months
Live! Casino Pittsburgh is celebrating its second anniversary along with its more than $155 million of investments to the economy. Figures released today provide a glimpse of the entertainment facility’s direct and indirect impact since opening in November 2020.
Over the past 12 months, Live! Casino paid nearly $1.2 million in local taxes to Hempfield Township, along with an additional $54 million to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in gaming taxes.
The world-class entertainment facility also has supported residents with family-sustaining jobs by delivering nearly $22 million in compensation, including salaries, wages and benefits. The casino currently employs 521 local team members. More than 227 of them received promotions throughout the year.
Businesses within the community also came out as winners, given the casino’s investment of more than $15 million spent in goods and services. Of this amount, $11 million was delivered to local businesses, while nearly $3.5 million was invested in women- and minority-owned businesses.
“Our main goal at Live! Casino has always been focused on how we can impact our local community in a positive manner,” said Sean Sullivan, general manager of Live! Casino. “As an entertainment destination for the region, we are happy to continue to provide these meaningful investments, while serving as an advocate for our local business community."
Local charitable organizations received a boost with $70,000 in contributions from Live! Casino’s Giveback Box program. The program is part of the "Live! in the Community" efforts in Pittsburgh.
Beyond investments and donations, jackpot winnings by customers increased by 58% totaling nearly $70 million in payouts.
The success of Live! Casino hinges on the continued investments made the facility based on customer feedback. In 2022, Live! Casino opened its new 7,000-square-foot event and entertainment space, The Venue at Live! Casino; a new Poker Room; and the FanDuel FanCave and upgraded its High-Limit Room.
About Live! Casino Pittsburgh
Opened to the general public on November 24, 2020, Live! Casino Pittsburgh is a $150 million first-class gaming and entertainment destination located in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA, approximately 30 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Conveniently situated directly off Route 30 at the popular Westmoreland Mall, the 100,000-square-foot facility features 750 slots and approximately 40 live action table games; a designated poker room; a FanDuel Sportsbook; plus, nationally-recognized restaurants and live entertainment venues, including Sports & Social Steel City, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge that offers guests the ultimate sports fan experience, and Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar from national award-winning chef and TV personality Guy Fieri. In addition, PBR Country Bar - PBR Pittsburgh - brings an authentic country experience to the region. Live! Casino is operated by Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. Visit Pittsburgh.livecasinohotel.com. For job opportunities, visit WorkatLive.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @livecasinopittsburgh / Twitter - @livecasinoPGH