According to legislation signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 30, the law now allows for the establishment of up to 10 mini-casinos, also referred to as satellite casinos, across the state, and the bidding process is slated to commence early next year.

However, a rising number of municipalities, which have until Dec. 31 to opt out, have decided that they don’t want to host these satellite casinos. As the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s list of opted-out municipalities grows – it now stands at 130 and counting – some trends are emerging, writes Jessica Welman for PlayPennsylvania.

The two counties where the most opt-outs are happening are Lancaster County and Chester County.

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The following is a list of municipalities in Chester County that have already exercised their option to prohibit siting of a satellite casino:

• Thornbury Township
• West Whiteland Township
• Borough of Kennett Square
• Tredyffrin Township
• Westtown Township
• Pennsbury Township
• Londonderry Township
• West Sadsbury Township
• Pocopson Township
• Upper Oxford Township
• Uwchlan Township
• East Bradford Township
• Sadsbury Township
• Borough of Elverson
• Kennett Township
• Penn Township

Click here to read more about satellite casinos from PlayPennsylvania.

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