BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands Bethlehem, a leading regional casino and
entertainment destination located in Bethlehem, PA, and owned and operated by
global integrated operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), today
announced plans for a $90 million
casino expansion.
With construction expected to begin in the first quarter of
2017, the expansion is estimated to add a new gaming floor and more
than 1,000 new gaming seats, along with additional restaurant
space, public restrooms and additional back of house facilities.
The footprint expansion is approximately 59,200 square feet and a
total gross floor area expansion of almost 100,000 square feet.
"We are proud to continue with our commitment towards
reinvestment in the property by making this significant addition,"
said Mark Juliano, president of
Sands Bethlehem. "With our outstanding gaming, entertainment and
dining options Sands Bethlehem will continue to be one of the
Northeast's premiere gaming and entertainment destinations."
Sands Bethlehem has had several
major changes in 2016; Buddy V's Ristorante and Emeril's Fish House
opened in the spring, Infusion lounge was removed to make way for
the nation's largest stadium-style electronic table games, and the
hotel underwent an all-room renovation, including the addition of
the Chairman's Lounge & Suites located on the 15th
floor.
The casino expansion is proposed within the existing parking lot
located to the north of the casino. The existing parking lot will
be reduced in size, however parking will be provided within the
casino property as well as the recently constructed parking lot
near the Hoover Mason Trestle.
The expansion plan is subject to approval from the Pennsylvania
Gaming Control Board.
For more information, visit www.PaSands.com.
Statements in this press release, which are not historical
facts, are "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to
the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of
risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the Company's control,
which may cause material differences in actual results, performance
or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited
to general economic conditions, competition, new ventures,
government regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates,
future terrorist acts, insurance, and other factors detailed in the
reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Las Vegas Sands Corp. assumes no
obligation to update such information.
About Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem opened May of 2009 in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is situated on the
site of the historic Bethlehem Steel plant and located
approximately 60 minutes from Philadelphia and the northern New Jersey suburbs and 90 minutes from New
York City. Sands Bethlehem offers over 3,000 state-of the-art
slot machines and over 200 table games including a 30 table poker
room, as well as a 282-room hotel and over 12,000 sq. ft. of
meeting space. Culinary offerings include Buddy V's Ristorante, of
TLC's Cake Boss, and three signature restaurants from celebrity
chef Emeril Lagasse – Emeril's Chop House, Burgers And More by
Emeril and Emeril's Fish House. The casino also features the
Carnegie Deli, Chopstick Asian Cuisine, Steelworks Buffet &
Grill, Croissanterie and the varied offerings and cuisines of The
Market Gourmet Express. It is also home to the Coil Bar and Molten
Lounge, which features live entertainment 7 nights a week. The
Outlets at Sands Bethlehem launched at the property in November
2011. The Sands Bethlehem Event Center, which opened at the
property in May 2012 and includes
over 14,000 sq. ft. of flexible multipurpose space, accommodates
meetings, conventions and a variety of entertainment events.
Media Contact
Julia Corwin
Executive
Director, Brand Marketing & Public Relations
Sands Bethlehem
Julia.Corwin@Sands.com
Ali Deasy
Golin for
Sands Bethlehem
adeasy@golin.com
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