The MMA crowd is younger, and more social media driven. Boxing draws a more classic, older crowd.

‘Boxing and MMA are different animals, but both have been great for us. We have to be more than just a casino, And we are. ‘That’s why entertainment is so crucial for us,’ Wagner said. Whereas the competition, Parx in Bensalem and Harrah’s in Chester, are standalone casinos – meaning gamblers can walk in off the street to try their luck – Valley Forge is a ‘resort casino,’ where patrons must buy a membership, eat at a restaurant or attend a show to gain admission to the gaming areas. Wagner knew his casino needed a different kind of hook to draw customers to Valley Forge.

Since then, the casino has hosted four boxing cards, all of which have been televised on Comcast SportsNet, and six MMA cards, which have also aired on the cable network.