by David La Torre, La Torre Communications

Meadow Lands, PA — Meadows Racetrack & Casino officials have tentatively set their grand opening for 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 11. The Meadows is owned by Las Vegas-based Cannery Casino Resorts.

Test dates, which will benefit local charities, will take place this week on Friday and Sunday for invited guests only. A one hour media tour of the finished complex will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Successful completion of the test dates and final Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approval will be required before the grand opening can take place.

Per PGCB guidelines, the media will not be permitted on the casino floor during testing. Proceeds from the test dates will benefit the Greater Washington County Food Bank and the Washington Hospital.

Upcoming schedule for Meadows Racetrack & Casino

Friday, June 8, 2007
1:30 p.m. — One hour media tour
3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. — Test Date/Charity Event benefiting Greater Washington County Food Bank

Sunday, June 10, 2007
2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. — Test Date/Charity Event benefiting Washington Hospital

Monday, June 11, 2007
8:30 a.m. — Opening Ceremony and Official Grand Opening