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4 Groups Still Want Thoroughbred Racing Track License

17 August 2004

News Brief: A year ago, there were nine groups seeking the sixth and final license for a thoroughbred racing track in Pennsylvania.

NHL to Investigate Roenick's Gambling Admission

17 August 2004

News Brief: The NHL has begun its own investigation into Flyers center Jeremy Roenick's admission that he paid for gambling tips and bet on football.

University VP Named to Pennsylvania Gaming Board

16 August 2004

News Brief: Governor Ed Rendell has named an assistance vice president at Carnegie Mellon University to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Flyers' Center Admits to Gambling

16 August 2004

News Brief: In the aftermath of federal law-enforcement assertions that he spent more than $100,000 on gambling tips and admittedly bet on football and college basketball, Philadelphia Flyers center Jeremy Roenick said he was ‘only human.’

Pirates Owner Still Opposed to Slots Near Park

12 August 2004

ews Brief: Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy said yesterday an offer to build a 1,240-space parking garage and fund community assets with gambling revenues won't change his opposition to a proposed North Shore slots casino near PNC Park.

Magnate Ups Ante for Pennsylvania Gambling License

11 August 2004

News Brief: Pittsburgh parking magnate Merrill Stabile is upping the ante in his bid to secure a Pennsylvania gambling license to build a $200 million slots casino and entertainment complex on the North Shore.

Former Cop Named to Pennsylvania Gaming Board

11 August 2004

News Brief: A former Philadelphia police officer is to be appointed to the state's new gambling commission.

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 Prostitutes

6 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 Firm

6 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 Act

30 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 Taxes

28 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 Experts

28 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 Named

21 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 Gambling

21 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 Provision

20 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 Promotion

16 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 Shares

7 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 Work

7 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 Involvement

6 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.

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