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No casino talks allowed in Philadelphia city chambers

28 August 2007

News Brief: Philadelphia City Council this week told Pennsylvania lawmakers they weren't welcome in its chambers, at least not to discuss the casinos.

Casinos protest $50 million fee

26 July 2007

News Brief: Foxwoods and SugarHouse are both protesting Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's one-time, $50 million slot machine license fee.

Pennsylvania slot decision upheld

18 July 2007

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today affirmed the licensing decision of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to award a Category 2 slot machine license to HSP Gaming and Philadelphia Entertainment and Development Partners.

Sugarhouse casino finds local support

16 July 2007

News Brief: While some community groups are opposing having casinos like the SugarHouse casino build so close to them, one group is now openly supporting the development.

Foxwoods casino plans delayed

20 April 2007

ews Brief: Philadelphia City Council passed another bill yesterday aimed at derailing or at least delaying construction of Foxwoods Casino Philadelphia along the Delaware River.

PGCB challenges Philadelphia ordinance

10 April 2007

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is challenging an ordinance passed by Philadelphia City Council which would restrict the location of legally approved slots casinos.

Philadelphia casino vote hurdled cleared

30 March 2007

News Brief: It is looking as if Philadelphians will have their say on casinos in the May 15 primary election, but it remains to be seen whether the courts will listen.

Philadelphia casino could be banned

29 March 2007

News Brief: A Philadelphia City Councilman is saying that a ban on adult-oriented businesses from part of the Delaware riverfront could also ban the proposed Sugar House Casino.

Philadelphia city council approves casino vote

16 March 2007

Philadelphia city council has voted unanimously to have a referendum regarding casino locations placed on the May 15 mayoral primary ballot.

SugarHouse casino wins ruling

7 March 2007

News Brief: An out-of-county judge on Tuesday sided with the SugarHouse Casino by invalidating the signatures gathered by anti-gambling activists that could stop the development of two gambling halls along Philadelphia's waterfront.

Philadelphia casino battle heats up

1 March 2007

News Brief: The fight over development of two casinos on the Philadelphia waterfront turned nasty yesterday, as SugarHouse Casino claimed fraud in the petition drive to ban slots parlors from Delaware Avenue.

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.

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