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Casino bar law criticized

23 November 2006

News Brief: Some Pennsylvania bar owners are concerned legislation that would allow casinos to dispense unlimited alcoholic drinks to patrons would be bad for business.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs reports opening results

22 November 2006

News Brief: Gamblers pumped $39.3 million into slot machines at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in just the first week of operation.

Pittsburgh official surprised by backlash

22 November 2006

News Brief: Claiming no one has been more surprised at the rising wave of opposition to the Isle of Capri casino plan than she has, Pittsburgh Councilwoman Tonya Payne says neither she nor her office has spoken with anyone voicing concern.

Chester track gets 95 days

21 November 2006

News Brief: Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack has been awarded 95 live racing days for its 2007 season.

Barden nixed temporary casino idea

21 November 2006

News Brief: Don Barden told gaming regulators that he won’t build a temporary casino and that his site is the best location and can most quickly generate gaming revenue for the city of Pittsburgh.

Forest City reveals temporary casino plans

20 November 2006

ews Brief: In a surprise move, Forest City Enterprises unveiled plans today for a temporary casino at Station Square after saying for months it would be the only bidder for Pittsburgh's slots license without one.

Slot license winner may pay Pittsburgh

16 November 2006

News Brief: Pittsburgh should get at least $290 million from the casino applicant who wins the license for a slots parlor in the city, members of the Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force said.

Pennsylvania casino report released

15 November 2006

A study released today shows that the proposed Mount Airy Resort & Casino will generate $953 million in state and local tax revenues and produce a $1.47 billion statewide economic impact.

Pennsylvania women win holiday lottery

15 November 2006

Three Minersville, Schuylkill County women will share the $500,000 top prize from "Wish List," one of the Pennsylvania Lottery's six new holiday-themed instant games.

Magna Entertainment completes sale of The Meadows

15 November 2006

Magna Entertainment Corp. reports that PA Meadows has made payment for The Meadows, a standardbred racetrack located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs holds grand opening

14 November 2006

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs made history today with a grand opening ceremony, introducing slot machine gaming in Pennsylvania.

BET founder partners with Pinnacle

10 November 2006

News Brief: Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. has enlisted Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, as a partner in its proposed $350 million Philadelphia waterfront casino.

Isle of Capri eyes parking lot

8 November 2006

News Brief: Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. would pay the city's Urban Redevelopment Authority $1.3 million a year to use a parking lot above Mellon Arena for a temporary casino if it wins the Pittsburgh slot machine license.

Harrah's Chester Casinos gets slots

7 November 2006

News Brief: With names like Mr. Cashman and Sun & Moon, the first wave of no-armed bandits were delivered to Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack Monday.

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.

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