Caesars Entertainment announces the all new Harrah's Philadelphia

CHESTER, Pa. -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced today that Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack will have a new name on May 12: Harrah's Philadelphia, along with several new dining outlets and an all new entertainment line up. Harrah's Chester will officially change its name to Harrah's Philadelphia in conjunction with its first headlining concert of the summer-long Harrah's Philadelphia Summer Concert Series with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, slated for a May 12 show on "The Field" of the race track.

"The unveiling of Harrah's Philadelphia and new amenities is a first look at the new Harrah's, and all that is to come in the very near future," said Ron Baumann, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's Philadelphia. "The expansion of our landmark Pennsylvania property is aimed at delivering to our guests an increasingly rich and welcoming entertainment experience with an array of new and improved amenities that include great dining options, live entertainment nightly and, of course, premier gaming action."

New to Harrah's Philadelphia will be the debut of 200 new slot machines. Featuring themes such as Dark Knight, Ghostbusters and Clue, Harrah's Philadelphia slot offering tops out at 2,800 machines, and one of the largest selections within Pennsylvania.

On the dining front, three new restaurants will debut throughout April and May at Harrah's Philadelphia, featuring a Philadelphia favorite, a barbecue micro-brew pub, and a 24-hour-7-day-a-week cafe.

Caffe Napoli, a full-service 24-hour Italian-themed restaurant and cafe opened to the public on Friday, April 6, featuring brick-oven pizza, fresh hand made pastas, farm fresh salads, and sandwiches suited to appease any level of appetite.

Opening Memorial Day Weekend, unique micro-brew and barbecue pub BarleyQue will feature craft beers and live Entertainment every weekend. Foodies and the casual diner can expect the best BBQ in town from the menu, which highlights recipes from the Food Network's top chefs and personalities.

Also debuting Memorial Day Weekend is a Philly-favorite to be announced at a later date.

And starting in May, Harrah's Philadelphia will feature live bands on The Patio almost nightly, rounding out the full entertainment experience unlike any other casino destination in the region. Local band favorites on the bill include Don't Call Me Francis, Mr. Greenjeans, Steamroller Picnic, and Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns.

In the month of May, Harrah's Philadelphia has planned:

May 4th: The Patio Opens - Don't Call Me Francis Playing
May 5th: Kentucky Derby Meets Cinco De' Mayo - Day Racing with a Latin Jazz band playing on the patio, Lefty Lucy Playing on The Patio at night
May 11th: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
May 12th: Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert on the field
May 12th: Cadillac CTS Giveaway
May 18th: T-Shirt Giveaway for everyone
May 25th: Fireworks on the field
May 26th: BarleyQue Opens
May 26th: Liberty Bell Sweepstakes