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Mohegan Tribe Reconsiders Slot Casino

14 July 2006

News Brief: The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is likely to decide in the next several weeks whether to proceed with its Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs slot machine casino project.

Pittsburgh Applicants Commit to Arena Funding

14 July 2006

ews Brief: Two applicants for Pittsburgh's lone casino license joined Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. in committing in writing to contribute to building a new arena for the Penguins, Allegheny County chief executive Dan Onorato said Thursday.

Board Chairperson Removed from Casino Hearings

14 July 2006

News Brief: An Adams County Judge ordered the chairman of Straban Township"s Zoning Hearing Board to remove herself from further hearings on the casino application filed by Cross

Keystone Redevelopment Partners Buys Land for Casino

11 July 2006

Keystone Redevelopment Partners has signed an option agreement for the purchase of 12 acres of land in Philadelphia for a proposed casino.

Pennsylvania Board to Hold Hearings

7 July 2006

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold Licensing Hearings on the two applications it received for Category 3 gaming licenses in Harrisburg.

First Millionaire Raffle Prize Claimed

7 July 2006

Maria S. Valencia of Upper Darby, Delaware County, is the first to claim a $1 million top prize from the Pennsylvania Lottery's July 4 Millionaire Raffle game.

Allegheny County Wants Written Casino Deals

6 July 2006

News Brief: With the sale of the Penguins drawing closer, the city and Allegheny County want more than just talk from two casino bidders that have pledged to help fund a new arena, likely a key to keeping the team in town.

Future of Grantville Track Clearer

4 July 2006

ews Brief: The uncertain future of the slot-machine casino that Penn National Gaming Inc. will build at its Grantville racetrack became a little less uncertain this week.

Chester Residents Flock to Casino Job Fair

4 July 2006

News Brief: Chester residents flocked to a job fair last week for the slot-machine parlor and racetrack under construction on the riverfront, but its operator, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., remains guarded about how many residents it will hire.

Straban Commission Members Step Down

4 July 2006

News Brief: In an expression of solidarity with their former chairman, four members of the five-person Straban Township Planning Commission have removed themselves from any decision-making related to a casino proposed in the township.

Pennsylvania Gaming Money Funds Tax Cut

27 June 2006

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed Special Session House Bill 39 which will deliver $1 billion annually to all Pennsylvania homeowners.

Lawrence County Officials Respond to Amendment

27 June 2006

Officials respond to news that Rep. Michael Veon has now acknowledged that he is attempting to amend the gaming law to strip a casino license from the last harness race track to be awarded in the Pennsylvania.

Seniors May Benefit from Pittsburgh Casino

26 June 2006

News Brief: The arrival of casinos in Pittsburgh may be good for the local seniors since gambling gets them out of the house and keeps their minds sharp, according to social scientists said.

Pennsylvania Lottery Launches HumonGUS Bucks

22 June 2006

HumonGUS Bucks, a new $5 Pennsylvania Lottery instant game, offers a second-chance drawing that will award three winners an opportunity to attend a tv shoot with Gus, the second-most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Bidders Not Dissuaded by Delays

21 June 2006

ews Brief: Representatives of the three bidders vying for Pittsburgh's lone casino-operating license said they would not be dissuaded by the possibility of as much as a year's delay in awarding the license.

Pennsylvania Court Revives Track, Casino Plans

20 June 2006

News Brief: A Pennsylvania state appeals court has revived a Lawrence County family's hopes of opening a horse racing track and casino while dealing a blow to another group's plans to do the same in Beaver County.

Resort Sale Jeopardizes Pittsburgh Casino

20 June 2006

ews Brief: The sale of Seven Springs Mountain Resort to a part-owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates will create a conflict of interest that could stack the odds against a proposed gambling casino there.

Minority-Owned Casino's Backers Like Long Shots

19 June 2006

News Brief: With the exception of American Indians, minority groups historically have not succeeded in winning casino licenses in any of the 48 states that permit some form of gambling.

Rendell Denies Slots License Favoritism

14 June 2006

News Brief: Gov. Ed Rendell's office Tuesday angrily denied a suggestion by state House Speaker John Perzel that the governor has promised casino licenses to anyone who approached him.

Pennsylvania Board Hearing Continues

14 June 2006

News Brief: Despite allegations at least two members of the Straban Township Zoning Hearing Board are biased, all three members insisted Tuesday they could fairly consider whethe

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