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Ohio slots threatens Pittsburgh casino

6 November 2006

News Brief: Legalized casino gambling in Ohio would eat into the profits for a Pittsburgh casino, no matter who receives the license, according to Ron Porter, co-chairman of the volunteer Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force.

Pennsylvania receives first licensing payment

6 November 2006

Governor Edward G. Rendell today accepted a check on behalf of the citizens of Pennsylvania for $50 million from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Bookie pleads guilty

1 November 2006

News Brief: A Washington County restaurateur pleaded guilty Tuesday to running an illegal bookmaking business and criminal conspiracy in a nearly yearlong investigation of a multmillion-dollar gambling ring based in Pittsburgh.

Bethlehem commission views plans

1 November 2006

News Brief: The Bethlehem Planning Commission got its first look Tuesday at architectural sketches and rudimentary floor plans for the proposed Las Vegas Sands Corp. casino.

Pennsylvania governor signs bill

1 November 2006

Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed Senate Bill 862, legislation for regulating Pennsylvania’s gambling industry.

Pennsylvania casinos hold problem gambling seminars

31 October 2006

New Brief: Both of the Lehigh Valley's casino hopefuls have invited social workers to learn about the warning signs and treatment options for compulsive gamblers.

MIT student wins SIG tournament

26 October 2006

The Susquehanna International Group poker tournament winner was Ayres Fan, an electrical engineering student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Pennsylvania board approves license

26 October 2006

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today unanimously approved the application of Presque Isle Downs Inc. for a sixth gaming operator license under the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004.

Pennsylvania House approves slots bill

25 October 2006

News Brief: The state House of Representatives yesterday prolonged its squabble with the Senate over a bill intended to strengthen regulation and enforcement of Pennsylvania's slot-machine industry.

Pennsylvania senate approves casino amendment

24 October 2006

ews Brief: The Pennsylvania State Senate voted unanimously last night to remove controversial features of the 2004 law that legalized casino gaming in Pennsylvania, with a vote on the amendment due today in the House of Representatives.

Philadelphia senator switches sides

23 October 2006

News Brief: Philadelphia's rich and powerful state senator Vince Fumo has dropped his opposition to local zoning control of gambling casinos here.

Pennsylvania county may lose out

20 October 2006

News Brief: If a slots casino comes to Gettysburg, York County might lose out on the profits.

Pittsburgh task force members resign

20 October 2006

News Brief: Three members of the Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force have resigned, and the Heinz Endowments has dropped its funding in the wake of the group's near-endorsement of Isle of Capri for the city's casino license.

SIG hosts poker tournament

20 October 2006

Susquehanna International Group will host seniors from top colleges and universities around the country to a poker tournament at its Bala Cynwyd headquarters this weekend.

Isle of Capri gains support for Pittsburgh casino

19 October 2006

News Brief: Isle of Capri has all but won the endorsement of a city task force in its billion-dollar bid for a slot machine casino in Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania House makes slots changes

18 October 2006

News Brief: The state House of Representatives approved its own broad changes to Pennsylvania's two-year-old slot-machine gambling law Tuesday night and rejected parts of a Senate proposal as the legislative session winds down.

Widener University sponsors Pennsylvania Gaming Congress

18 October 2006

Widener University and its acclaimed School of Hospitality Management will be the Diamond Sponsor of the 3rd annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress, conference organizers announced today.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort withdraws application

17 October 2006

Seven Springs Mountain Resort announced today that it is withdrawing its application for a Pennsylvania Category 3 gaming license.

Woman wins $1000 a week for life

17 October 2006

Jeanette Annibella is the latest winner of the top prize in the Pennsylvania Lottery's $2 instant ticket game, Win $1,000 A Week For Life.

New Presque Isle Downs CEO appointed

16 October 2006

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. reports that Richard Knight has been appointed President, CEO and General Manager of Presque Isle Downs, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

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