Historical Overview of Wind Creek Bethlehem, PA

2001 – The Beginning

• 💫 Origins of Bethlehem Sands

  Event	Date	Description
  Approval of Casino License	January 2001	Bethlehem City Council approved a license for casino development.
  Groundbreaking Ceremony	April 2001	The groundbreaking ceremony for Bethlehem Sands took place.

2009 – Opening of Bethlehem Sands

• 🎉 Grand Opening

  Event	Date	Description
  Official Opening	May 22, 2009	Bethlehem Sands officially opened its doors to the public.
  First Weekend Revenue Report	May 25, 2009	The casino reported over $4 million in revenue during its opening weekend.

2018 – Change of Ownership and Rebranding

• 🔄 Transition to Wind Creek

  Event	Date	Description
  Acquisition by Wind Creek Hospitality	August 2018	Wind Creek Hospitality completed its acquisition of Bethlehem Sands.
  Rebranding Announcement	December 2018	The property was officially rebranded to Wind Creek Bethlehem.

2020 – Expansion Plans

• 🏗️ Future Development

  Event	Date	Description
  Announcement of Expansion	February 2020	Plans were revealed for a significant expansion including a hotel and conference center.
  Groundbreaking for Expansion	August 2020	The official groundbreaking ceremony for the hotel took place.

2022 – New Developments

• ✨ Hotel Grand Opening

  Event	Date	Description
  Hotel Opening	October 2022	The new hotel at Wind Creek Bethlehem opened to the public.
  Casino Upgrades	November 2022	Significant upgrades were made to the gaming floor and amenities.

Present Day

• 🌟 Current Status

  Event	Date	Description
  Community Initiatives	Ongoing	Wind Creek Bethlehem continues to engage in community support initiatives.
  Recent Awards	2023	The casino received several awards for excellence in hospitality and entertainment.