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Candidates Oppose Subsidy for Gaming Site Improvements

20 September 2005

Republican Dale McBrier and Democrat Mark DiVecchio don't agree on much in their race to be Erie County's new executive, but they agree there should be no public subsidy for improvements to the proposed site of a new racetrack and casino.

BethWorks Supporters, Opponents Prepare for Second Showdown

19 September 2005

News Brief: Slot supporters and opponents get ready for a second showdown over a bill that would allow a casino-centered entertainment complex in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Casino Developers Address Security Questions

16 September 2005

News Brief: The BethWorks Now project head answered questions concerning casino security and other issues.

Bethlehem Pro-Casino Campaigners Get Personal

14 September 2005

News Brief: If the mass advertising campaign, the volunteers going door-to-door and the $50,000 Musikfest sponsorship weren't enough, investors on Tuesday added a personal touch to their effort to bring gambling to Bethlehem.

Philadelphia Casino Dream Halted

1 September 2005

News Brief: Pat Croce's dream of turning the old Adam's Mark Hotel on City Avenue into a casino came to an end today after Target Corp. told Pittsburgh city leaders it would not sell the land.

Company Fights Pittsburgh Casino Proposal

31 August 2005

News Brief: Equitable Resources Inc., which opened its new headquarters on the North Shore in June, plans to fight a Pittsburgh proposal to zone the land between Heinz Field and PNC Park to allow a slot machine casino.

Judge to Review Motions Before Making Them Public

29 August 2005

A judge decided against sealing all pretrial motions in the public corruption case involving Mayor Rick Filippi, and will instead review such papers for 48 hours before deciding which ones can remain public.

Seven Springs Resort Wants Slots

26 August 2005

News Brief: Scott Bender, president of Seven Springs Resort, has confirmed that an application will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board seeking a license for up to 500 slot machines.

Advisory Panel: Pittsburgh Casino Should be Unique

23 August 2005

News Brief: Pittsburgh's slots parlor should be ‘bold, contemporary, innovative’ and perhaps environmentally friendly, Anne Swager, co-chair of the Pittsburgh Citizen's Gaming Advisory Panel, said Monday.

Croce Puts Together Casino Team

18 August 2005

News Brief: Former Philadelphia 76ers president and co-owner Pat Croce is putting together a team of star athletes and entertainers to build a casino at the former Adam's Mark Hotel, although he has not reached a deal on the property, according to a source familiar with the matter.

City Officials Discuss Potential Slot Parlor Sites

17 August 2005

Philadelphia Mayor John Street's gambling panel released a 372-page interim report Tuesday that may have shed light on potential sites for gambling halls.

Pittsburgh Task Force Won't Commit to Slot Funds

12 August 2005

News Brief: The Pittsburgh Gaming Task Force isn't ready to require a slot machine casino operator to put up money for a new arena or any other economic development project.

Pennsylvania Casino Comment Period Eliminated

12 August 2005

News Brief: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board confirmed Thursday that a state Supreme Court decision upholding the state’s gambling law eliminated a 60-day comment period reserved for municipalities slated to host slot machine operations.

Pennsylvania Casino Plans Move Forward

11 August 2005

News Brief: Plans are moving forward for development of a hotel and casino complex at the former Mount Airy Lodge in Paradise Township even though it is unclear whether or when the facility will receive a slot-machine parlor license.

Dallas Native to Design Pocono Downs

8 August 2005

News Brief: After more than 20 years as an architect who crafted casinos and resorts from Mexico to Michigan, Davis, a Dallas native, is the top designer on a project much closer to his old stomping grounds: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

Pennsylvania Board Hires Outside Help

5 August 2005

News Brief: To speed the process of licensing casino operators and slot machine manufacturers, Pennsylvania gaming regulators will hire up to three outside financial consulting firms, including one based in Pittsburgh.

Planners Propose Zoning Changes to Allow Casinos

28 July 2005

A casino could be located in some city neighborhoods where zoning currently prohibits such construction under a preliminary city plan announced this week.

Pennsylvania County Votes Against Gambling

22 July 2005

News Brief: Northampton County Council took a position Thursday against gambling. In a 5-3-1 vote, council said it does not believe gambling would be an appropriate part of the county's future.

Pocono Downs Plans Unveiled

21 July 2005

Robert Soper, CEO of Downs Racing will unveil plans for the proposed gaming and entertainment facility to be constructed on the existing grounds of Pocono Downs racetrack.

Pennsylvania Casino May Open by 2006

20 July 2005

News Brief: Two gaming board members indicated to a Pennsylvania House committee yesterday that some of the new racetrack/casinos could be ready for action by late 2006.

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