11 at 8 p.m., pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission. An official grand opening for the general public is scheduled for Feb. The $600 million gaming and entertainment district began construction in 2018 at 900 Packer Avenue and will open with a series of reservation-only preview days on Jan. After years of scuttled projects and legal complications, South Philadelphia will finally welcome a casino this month with the grand opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, located near the Sports Complex.
