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Las Vegas Sands Bethlehem plans approved

20 December 2006

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has selected the Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp., for a state gaming license.

Philadelphia Park opens

19 December 2006

News Brief: Philadelphia Park Casino is offering offer players two club cards, the standard player's card and the premium card for high-limit players, for its new customers.

Gambling critic didn't disclose winnings

18 December 2006

News Brief: Former State Rep. Mark McNaughton, a longtime critic of gambling just appointed as a member of the Pennsylvania's Gaming Control Board, has won thousands of dollars at casinos in recent years, according to tax returns.

Pittsburgh group wants conditions on license

18 December 2006

ews Brief: With the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board prepared to award a license Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force has asked the board to make the license conditional on improvements to the applicants' plans.

Pocono Downs exceeds expectations

18 December 2006

News Brief: The Pocono Downs Mohegan Sun Casino continues to exceed expectations, with as many as 10,000 visitors per day, its owners said.

Casino foes petition names missing

15 December 2006

ews Brief: Opponents of a casino just east of Gettysburg were distraught when the executive director of the Gaming Control Board told the board Wednesday that only 1,434 petition signatures against the project were received as part of official testimony.

Official wants Philadelphia decision postponed

14 December 2006

News Brief: With four of the potential casino locations in his district, Councilman Frank DiCicco yesterday urged the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to postpone for six months the selection next Wednesday of the two winning applicants.

Pennsylvania lawmaker wants free booze stopped

14 December 2006

ews Brief: A Pennsylvania lawmaker concerned about drunken driving announced plans Wednesday to try and stop the free flow of alcohol at the state's casinos next year.

Hundreds attend Pennsylvania slots hearing

14 December 2006

ews Brief: An estimated 300 people packed the auditorium of the State Museum in Harrisburg for a hearing on a Gettysburg-area slots plan.

Full house expected for casino hearing

13 December 2006

ews Brief: Hundreds of citizens are expected to attend the hearing about a proposed casino near Gettysburg today, in contrast to the sparse attendance at similar hearings for competing slots proposals.

Casino protesters arrested

12 December 2006

News Brief: Fourteen people were arrested yesterday after they entered the lobby of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board headquarters to demand information about proposed casinos.

Casino money divides Gettysburg council

12 December 2006

ews Brief: Gettysburg Borough Council members argued Monday about how a proposed revenue-sharing arrangement should have been negotiated.

Presque Isle Downs holds job fair

8 December 2006

News Brief: Presque Isle Downs will hold a job fair in Erie Saturday to help fill the 400 or more positions on its immediate payroll.

Pennsylvania launches problem gambling helpline

8 December 2006

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced it will begin operating a problem gamblers information line on Friday, Dec. 8.

Station Square developers contest concerns

7 December 2006

News Brief: Station Square casino developers yesterday used a video simulation to argue to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board members that concerns about traffic jams are overblown.

Pennsylvania slot supporters to meet with board

7 December 2006

News Brief: Proponents of slots parlors in Allentown and near Gettysburg will appear before Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday.

Donation proved costly

6 December 2006

News Brief: Investors in the proposed Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia agreed to pay a record $200,000 in fines after one of the group's partners violated a Pennsylvania ban on making political contributions while seeking a slot-machine license.

Casino to save historical site

6 December 2006

News Brief: Las Vegas Sands is competing for a license to build a casino that would anchor shops and condominiums, preserving the historical Bethlehem steel plant and bringing an initial 1,825 jobs to the former industrial region.

Bethlehem casino foes create defence fund

6 December 2006

News Brief: Even if Las Vegas Sands gets a state gambling license, it may still have to fight to build a casino in Bethlehem.

Gettysburg proposal criticized

6 December 2006

ews Brief: Slots investors from the Poconos fired shots Tuesday at a competing proposal near Gettysburg, saying among other things that Gettysburg would draw fewer gamblers and bring in less money.

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