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Republican Legislators Vow to Fix Slot Law 'Flaws'
9 August 2004
News Brief: The new law authorizing 14 slot-machine casinos across Pennsylvania is only a month old, but some General Assembly Republicans already claim the measure is badly flawed.
Former Casino Host Admits Role in Supplying Prostitutes6 August 2004
News Brief: A former casino host and a Philadelphia brothel operator pleaded guilty Thursday to roles in a prostitution ring that delivered young Asian women to customers at casinos and the brothel.
State Hires Casino Consulting Firm6 August 2004
The state awarded a contract to a Pennsylvania-based consulting firm to help develop a way to monitor money pouring in at slot machine parlors across the state and do background checks of applicants seeking lucrative gambling licenses.
Pennsylvania Senator Announces Gaming Act30 July 2004
Pennsylvania Senator Robert M. Tomlinson supports the new gaming act which he has was a lead sponsor for.
Pennsylvania May Use Slot Bonds to Cut Taxes28 July 2004
News Brief: Pennsylvania may speed up $1 billion in property tax cuts by becoming the second state to sell bonds backed by slot-machine revenue, Treasurer Barbara Hafer said.
Pennsylvania Board Rules Concerns Experts28 July 2004
News Brief: A newly enacted law that will bring slot machines to Pennsylvania is meant to insulate regulators both from partisan politics and the gaming industry itself, but some experts are concerned about some of the elements.
First Pennsylvania Gaming Board Member Named21 July 2004
News Brief: The first of seven members of the Pennsylvania’s new Gaming Control Board was named today by House Speaker John Perzel.
Pittsburgh Officials Can't Invest in Gambling21 July 2004
News Brief: The Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval to a bill yesterday barring the city's elected and appointed officials from owning an interest in gambling businesses.
Pennsylvanians Angry Over Slot Provision20 July 2004
News Brief: Citizens packed a public meeting to voice their anger over the provision in the recently enacted slot machine legislation allowing Pennsylvania state lawmakers to hold a 1 percent stake in gambling companies.
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches New Promotion16 July 2004
he Pennsylvania Lottery will sponsor a ‘Go for the Green’ bonus Daily Number promotion from July 19 through July 31, 2004.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Allowed to Own Gambling Shares7 July 2004
News Brief: Under a bill signed into law Monday by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, individual lawmakers are permitted to own up to 1 percent of each of the 14 slot-machine parlors planned in the state.
Penn. House Candidates Say Gambling Expansion Bill Needs More Work7 July 2004
News Brief: At an interactive forum tomorrow at Riverfront Park, Rep. Jeff Coleman, R-60th, plans to address the issue of gambling expansion.
NFLer Admits to Gambling Involvement6 July 2004
News Brief: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis said today he is a limited partner in the company that has proposed a horse racing track, slots casino and residential development in Hays, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Passes Slot Bill5 July 2004
News Brief: Under the new gaming bill the Pennsylvania legislature passed, Philadelphia Park and three other racetracks are eligible for 18-month conditional licenses.
Pennsylvania Slots Bill Passed2 July 2004
News Brief: A bill to legalize and tax as many as 61,000 slot machines in Pennsylvania has received approval in the state Senate.
Slots Revenue Could Fund Hockey Arena30 June 2004
News Brief: Pennsylvania slots revenue could still be used for a new hockey arena as requested by the Pittsburgh Penguins if the city-county sports authority board decides to do so.
Pennsylvania's Neighbors Brace for Slots29 June 2004
News Brief: As Pennsylvania lawmakers approach a decision on the legalization of slot machine gambling, several neighboring states already are toting potential losses, while others are sizing up possible gains.
Black Legislators Support Pennsylvania Gambling Bill29 June 2004
News Brief: African-American members of the state legislature say initial meetings with gambling industry officials on Monday went well.
Pennsylvania Bill Leads to Slots Explosion28 June 2004
News Brief: If lawmakers approve slots gambling this week, as appears increasingly likely, there eventually could be 61,000 slot machines at 14 gambling halls in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Gaming Board23 June 2004
News Brief: Pennsylvania lawmakers who want to legalize slot machine gambling are stacking the odds in their favor with a proposal to create a gambling control board loyal to them.
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