by David La Torre, La Torre Communications

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino announced players won $10,096,004 in jackpots during the first month of operation.

The Meadows opened its $175 million permanent casino on April 15. Since opening the larger casino, which increased the number of slot machines from 1,800 to 3,700, the jackpot daily average has increased from $200,000 to $336,000. In all, 4,161 players won jackpots of $1,200 or higher from April 15 to May 15.

The first to open in southwestern Pennsylvania, the 350,000-square foot state-of-the-art casino is one of the largest on the East Coast and includes 3,700 slot machines, an electronic table games pit, premier restaurants with spectacular views of the gaming floor and the race track, a new racing grandstand, simulcast area, bowling center and VIP super boxes.