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Philadelphia casino opponents to submit petition

14 February 2007

News Brief: Anticasino activists are expected to submit more than 20,000 signatures to Philadelphia City Council today in an attempt to banish gambling halls to the fringes of the city.

Legislation aimed at Philadelphia slots

24 January 2007

News Brief: Philadelphia City Councilman Frank DiCicco introduced a package of legislation yesterday aimed at thwarting construction of two riverfront slot-machine casinos.

Foxwoods, Sugarhouse chosen for Philadelphia licenses

20 December 2006

ews Brief: Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia and Sugarhouse Casino were selected by the state regulators to receive slots gaming licenses in Philadelphia.

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.

Foxwoods bets on Philadelphia

4 December 2006

News Brief: If Foxwoods Development Co. wins a license Dec. 20 to build on the 161/2-acre site on South Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia, its Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia will confirm it as a major player in the casino industry.

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.

Citizen Group Oppose Trump Project

11 August 2006

News Brief: A coalition of citizen groups announced yesterday that it would actively oppose a state gaming license for the Donald Trump organization in Philadelphia.

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.

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.

Celebrity Poker Tournament Helps Brain Tumor Research

6 June 2006

he Tug McGraw Foundation's annual gala in Philadelphia will bring entertainment and sports stars to the table to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research.

Philadelphia Casino Designs Receive Critique

30 May 2006

News Brief: Designs by developers of five different proposed casinos here received criticism by a panel of architects and urban planners during “Slots and the City: A Public Design Forum.”

Philadelphia Council Looks at Casino Classes

21 April 2006

News Brief: The Philadelphia City Council plans to study whether casino related classes could be a staple of future job-training classes once slot-machine parlors set up shop in Philadelphia.

Foxwoods Faces Public Opposition

12 April 2006

News Brief: Based on the first full day of public commentary on Philadelphia casinos, it's a safe bet that the Foxwoods casino faces the most daunting battle for public support in the high-stakes bid for one of two state licenses.

Pinnacle Unveils Philadelphia Development Plan

10 April 2006

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. has unveiled a dramatic conceptual plan for the casino entertainment center it intends to build on the Delaware Riverfront in Philadelphia, subject to selection and licensing by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Proposed Foxwoods Casino Details Revealed

7 March 2006

News Brief: The $350 million casino planned for the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia that would be operated by the tribe behind Connecticut's Foxwoods Resort Casino would generate 954 jobs and $29.2 million in tax revenue for the city.

Casinos Offer Cut to Locals

24 February 2006

News Brief: Casino operators vying for licenses to run slot parlors along Pennsylvania’s I-95 corridor are promising to pour money into city neighborhoods.

Report Reveals Planet Hollywood Projected Numbers

24 February 2006

News Brief: Planet Hollywood's proposed casino on the riverfront would generate between $23 million and $60 million in gambling tax revenue for the federal, state and city governments in its first year, and generate at least 2,300 jobs, according to an economic-impact report made public yesterday.

Placing Their Bets

30 December 2005

News Brief: Two major gambling companies announced plans for Philadelphia casinos on the last day prospective slots parlor operators could file license applications, heating up the competition.

Philadelphia Casino Proposal Revealed

9 December 2005

News Brief: Three midstate men are partners in a venture to build a $300 million casino in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Trump Partners with Pat Croce

30 November 2005

Trump Entertainment Resorts has formed a new partnership with a team of local investors led by Pat Croce to pursue one of two Philadelphia Category 2 Gaming Licenses.

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