Pike this week you might’ve seen some signs that say to expect delays. Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo has put together a 'Casino Advisory Commission.' That will monitor the impact of the resort and casino, both good and bad. There are 3,158 slot machines, 670 hotel rooms, 88 poker tables and more than 5,000 employees that keep the operation going.
At one point, there was a two hour wait to get into Encore.Ĭonstruction of the $2.6 billion project began three years ago. While traffic didn't appear to be too heavy Sunday morning, long lines deterred some patrons from even getting in the new building. Increases traffic, especially in the Everett and Revere areas, was expected. They were among the first people let inside the doors when they officially opened this morning right after a huge fireworks display.Ī lot of people have been waiting a while for the day. Guests were lined up outside the Encore Boston Harbor casino before 7 a.m.
