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News Brief: Significant creations by local artisans add to the appreciation of local history and heritage designed into the new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino, which opened Thursday.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs grand opening included a Mohegan Tribe ritual Smudge Pot Ceremony, four world champion parachutists carrying a 500 square foot banner, and the Color Guard of the Pennsylvania National Guard 109th Field Artillery Battalion of Wilkes-Barre.

Working closely together, the community of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Mohegan Sun Tribe have succeeded in bringing a new level of gaming and entertainment to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today reacted to news that Don Barden has entered into an agreement with Wall Street Capital and High Pitt Gaming to invest $120 million in the Majestic Star Casino project.

News Brief: Two Pennsylvania senators want the state Gaming Control Board to revoke the license issued to Don Barden and reopen the Pittsburgh casino license 'to a competitive process that will include new applicants.'

The economic impact of the new Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has been recognized and welcomed by the regional business community.

News Brief: The countdown has begun, and all systems are go nine days before the scheduled opening of a new casino at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Pennsylvania Lottery retailers in Beaver, Chester, Cumberland and Lebanon counties sold the four $1 million top-prize winning tickets from the Lottery's July 5 Millionaire Raffle drawing.

The Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle game has created four new millionaires.

The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $8.2 million for 26 projects in Washington County, Pennsylvania, the first funds available from gaming revenues from the Meadows Casino in North Strabane Township.

News Brief: The weekend storm that forced Mount Airy Casino Resort to shutter its slot machines took a bite out of the casino's weekly wages.

News Brief: Gamblers and gourmands have only a month more to wait for the opening of the new casino at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Mount Airy Casino Resort reopened for business today after a severe thunderstorm Saturday evening interrupted power to the non-casino areas of the facility and led to the evacuation of the entire facility including the casino floor.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law the Clean Indoor Air Act, which will protect Pennsylvanians from the deadly health effects of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in most public places, including restaurants, workplaces and a portion of casino floors.

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will hold a traditional beam raising ceremony to mark the completion of steel work to its $175 million permanent casino on June 12, 2008.

News Brief: The bulk of the hiring for the Majestic Star in Pittsburgh won't start until early next year, although some senior management jobs will be filled this summer.

News Brief: Pennsylvania gambling regulators launched a countdown to prepare the permanent casino at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a public opening in July.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved the change of control of the Category 1 Slots Operator license held by Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, owner of Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course to PNG Acquisition Company.

News Brief: With attendance at its bingo games down since the opening of the Hollywood Casino, the Hebron Fire Company won approval for an advance on its allocation from South Lebanon Twp. to help it deal with a cash flow problem.

Mezey Howarth Racing Stables, Inc. reports that on May 15, 2008, Ops Overlord finished first in the ninth race at Penn National Race Course.