Who Can Tell Me About Chester, Pa? (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh: college, casinos)

[cabs1982]

I heard that there is a new Harrah's casino in Chester, PA. Has anyone been? If so, what was it like? Was it very big? Also, are there any other casinos there? I thank you in advance for your answers.

[Tone509]

As with most casinos located outside of Nevada, Harrah's Chester and the adjacent Chester Downs racetrack are intended to help revive what is one of the most challenged areas in the Philadelphia region. If the location is convenient enough and you want to make your contribution to the local economy, then it would be worthwhile for you to check it out. However, there is virtually nothing else going on for visitors. In fact, the amount of safe and pleasant surroundings outside the racino are probably limited.

[rozziej]

Originally Posted by Tone509

As with most casinos located outside of Nevada, Harrah's Chester and the adjacent Chester Downs racetrack are intended to help revive what is one of the most challenged areas in the Philadelphia region. If the location is convenient enough and you want to make your contribution to the local economy, then it would be worthwhile for you to check it out. However, there is virtually nothing else going on for visitors. In fact, the amount of safe and pleasant surroundings outside the racino are probably limited.

Ditto--

I've been a few times and yes I liked it. It's just like any other casino and no there are no other casinos in that area just that one. If worth checking out to see for yourself.

[Mr. Opinion]

Chester is a city that is very lucky to be near Philly!

Like many cities in America that is built around Blue collared workers, When industries leave a city or region, so does most of the population. What is left is the poor who cannot leave or the middle class stuck between leaving Chester or taking a risk of failure somewhere else.

I was able to leave Chester, go to college and provide for my family. But I always wanted Chester to shine! Not to be known only as a place full with drug dealers and the poor of Delaware County.

I want people to remember that Chester is a place that taught Martin Luther King to be a Reverend , A place at one time that many Jazz and RnB Singers such as Ray Charles would perform (at The Stone Elephant). A city that brought out athletes like Joe Klecko (NY Jets), John Mobley (Denver Broncos), Kevin Jones (Detroit Lions), Bo Ryan (Wisconsin Badgers Coach), Danny Murtaugh ( Pittsburgh Pirates Coach) and Jameer Nelson ( Orlando Magic).

Chester is a place that deserves change! I'm hoping and praying in 2 to 3 years that the positives about Chester will out weigh the negatives.

[rainrock]

Harrahs is the only casino in Chester and its slots only. No table games. Although they do have a bunch of interactive blackjack tables thats pretty much like the real thing. Nice sportsbar and very nice harness track and racing book.

[Mr. Opinion]

Chester is a city that is very lucky to be near Philly!

Like many cities in America that are Blue collared, When industries leave a city or region, so does most of the population. What is left is the poor who cannot leave or the middle class stuck between leaving Chester and taking a risk of failure somewhere else.

I was able to leave Chester, go to college and provide for my family. But I always wanted Chester to shine! Not to be known only as a place full with drug dealers and the poor of Delaware County.

I want people to know that Martin Luther King was taught to be a Reverend in Chester, A place at one time many Jazz and RnB Singers such as Ray Charles would perform (at The Stone Elephant). A city that brought out athletes like Joe Klecko (NY Jets), John Mobley (Denver Broncos), Kevin Jones (Detroit Lions), Bo Ryan (Wisconsin Badgers Coach), Danny Murtaugh ( Pittsburgh Pirates Coach) and Jameer Nelson ( Orlando Magic).

Chester is a place that deserves change! I'm hoping and praying in 2 to 3 years that the positives about Chester will out weigh the negatives.