
Jobs: Twin River Chairman John Taylor Jr... "Because the vast majority of our employees are union members, we have quite good base (pay) and benefit packages."
Tax revenues: According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, gross revenue from slots at Rivers for fiscal year 2013 is $236 million. Of that, $80 million goes to the state; $9.4 million to the community.
Entertainment: Residents have another outlet. Watching the grass grow gets boring after a while.