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Happy Valley Casino hits financial low despite Penn State season

A slow start since opening in April has left Happy Valley Casino at a revenue low, even as operators counted on Penn State football to lift business.

Published Oct 21, 2026, 12:53 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

By Josh Moyer, Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.)(TNS)

While Happy Valley Casino has had a slow start since opening in April, casino officials dismissed early concerns about lower-than-anticipated revenue by explaining there would be “seasonality” to the business — and that the Penn State football season would serve as an important boost.

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